have not seen any shad spawning this week where I have been, but if you can find some big schools of them with your electronics there should be some bass close by ......
don't forget your rain gear, and keep an eye on the local forecast
bring some topwater plugs.....I'm still catching bass on them. Caught and released 9 keeper lmb in less than an hour this morning fishing in the rain. Saw some pictures of some decent bass caught on top this afternoon in the middle of the day. Ham's recent report also mentions topwater.
man don't drive all the way to branson bps
Save your truck gas and check out Harp's Grocery store in Mtn.HOme, BIg Red's and BUll Shoals Boat Dock if you need more tackle.
Good LUck