Bushbeater

It's a sad state of affairs if you can't camp or launch at Tecumseh any more. My taxes go up and the services go down.

Thanks for the effort, here on LOZ with the wakes it would just be too short,

This thread brings back memories. Tecumseh used to be our spring spot for the white bass run. Back in the day when there was primitive camping downstream of the bridge. Got in big trouble one year, as I stayed over and missed Easter dinner. I'd do it again.

I'm in no rush, if it's the right shaft and the price is right, we could probably work something out.

I know Evinrudes have a brain, but do they feel pain?

I'm still in the market.

I just bought a couple of needle threaders last week, I haven't tried them yet, but it appears they will work, especially for a polamar knot. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074MYLQH4/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B074MYLQH4&pd_rd_w=uIRTg&pf_rd_p=f0dedbe2-13c8-4136-a746-4398ed93cf0f&pd_rd_wg=FmOYi&pf_rd_r=410BT86HNKGW5ZWZNAVB&pd_rd_r=ceca1437-1c72-11e9-b87e-8d40aea76ce3

Nothing here at south end of LOZ. Undecided if that's good or disappointing..

There's still logs floating by here near Tonka. Slightly better but still very muddy.

Fishing Buddy 377 962 posts Gender:Male Interests: Report post Posted yesterday at 02:30 PM I'm that way about guys that cast then change hands to reel, well not really offended but it irritates me. And every time it does, I tell myself 'it's his rod, what difference dose it make to me he how he holds it or if he reels with the wrong hand", "maybe he's handicapped" ( I guess the pc would be "challenged"- but when talking to me I ain't always pc) The proper way is open the bail with a knee or elbow, cast, close the bail with a knee, then work the bait as you paddle or scull one handed. But I still can't use a baitcaster without switching hands.

These girls don't care if it's cold. Still fight hard. 2 made dinner last night. Curiously they both had eggs.

I'm with Shrapnel on the 50 dollar Daiwa's. Myself and both my sons have them with no issues and several big cats and hybrids landed.

Unfortunately it sounds as if they plan on the new plan. https://q9u5x5a2.ssl.hwcdn.net/-/Media/Missouri-Site/Files/lakeoftheozarks/Lake-flood-guide-curve.pdf?la=en

Beware of debris, I've seen some large logs floating by the last few days.

I'm bothered by the armadillo's also, but I never see the durn things. Every morning though the yard is tore up again. I have a 22 cal Nitro Venom, would that work or do I need a 25? I'm thinking about the 25 cal with a laser scope, and perhaps some type of webcam to alert me when there active. Shots would be 35 to 50 yards max, most about 50-60 feet.

I have a Powell rod that's my favorite, although a bit longer than what you want. The jerkbait model is sweet for smaller crankbaits. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Powell_Inferno_Crankbait_and_Jerkbait_Casting_Rods/descpage-PCI.html

I realize the poor photo makes it difficult, I was at maximum zoom on an old I phone. It appeared to me to be a very small owl. It was about 6" tall on an wilderness lake shore in the middle of the afternoon. In the pic it kinda looks like it could be a cat, but in real life it didn't, really appeared to be an owl, or possibly an over stuffed very large chipmunk. Anybody have any software that can improve focus?

Really casts good, just tie knots carefully and retie often. I use 8 on my Crappie rods and have 14 on a couple of other rigs. I've only ever tried it on spinning reels.

Made some Loaded Tater Soup last night. Added a bit of celery and jalapeno for flavor and texture. Turned some of the leftovers to potato pancakes this morning. Just added some eggs and fried. I thought they were even better than the soup

This situation is getting sad. I believe we need government oversite to stop the cash drain.

Yep, the only time of year I miss the office, it's tough having to work from home.

Indeed, Ralph was quite the character. Brings back many memories. I believe he was the first outfitter to set up in that area. We were regulars and he would rent and shuttle for 7 bucks, even for the 18 mile float. The shuttle was not always pleasant, as he may have been hauling hogs or cleaning outhouses before the ride. I miss the days of the old wooden bridges, they lasted decades thru multiple floods and were quite interesting when about 6 inches under water. The new concrete bridges ruined the habitat both there and at the Onondaga crossing.

Had my best day ever for quantity today on the green bass. Must have caught a hundred or better, almost all shorts to very short. 1 crappie, 1 white. Blue back Lucky Craft jerkbait fished very shallow.

Let me explain a bit more. Water temp at MM 15 on the Niangua was 45 degrees at 2 Pm today. at the 54 bridge 43 . at MM 8 (Windemere) 50+. Been getting bit pretty good throwing squarebills or jerkbaits on shallow banks with shad nearby. I think these next few days will be really good. Get out and make some reports.

Decided to go out for a bit with my son this afternoon. First spot we stopped at I had 2 whites and he got a nice football Kentucky. After we left fish to find fish it went downhill. Couldn't help but notice lots of pro boats running around, we had 2 come in on us while we were in the back ends of coves. The would fly in to the backs of the coves, throw spinnerbaits about 5 minutes and fly out. We were fishing the point at Windemere about 4:30 when they all were headed for Larry Gale. Had to go by the ramp to see who they were, talked to Jeremy Lawyer a bit and found it was the Missouri Invitational Bass and Golf. Took a couple pics, but for some reason they won't upload today.