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Copying here as everyone needs to get to enjoy this as much as I did.

Man back at work today and I'm already jonesing to go fish again. What a fantastic weekend with a great group of guys. Thank you @Quillbackfor all of your coordination efforts this year and all the years past. Thank you again @Phil Lilleyfor graciously footing the bill for the cabin. Thank you to all my fishing brothers for the good times, good food, and most of all the good laughs. The fishing was great, but second place to hanging out with all you hooligans and the good natured ribbing that gets passed around all weekend. Day fishing was good this year despite the low flows. The numbers on the buffalo were great Friday for @fmcbrandon and the boys as I was stuck in the cabin working... the night bite was a bit off for me but @Daryk Campbell Sr got his new PB brownie which made it all worth. Saturday I finally got to fish with @N9BOW and Eric put @BrandonSTLand I on the fish as we bounced from Reds, to Rim, to Wildcat. Thank you buddy for guiding us to some big fish and keeping us safe. Loved fishing in the Cadillac too! A fine boat she is. Saturday night was another bust for us, but that's ok too. I'll get these waters figured out at night and just like learning how to fish Taney at night you have to just put your time in and figure out what works. Bounced out Sunday to get ahead of the weather. I figured if we left it wouldn't do anything and allow Daryk and Cody to fish lol. If we'd have stayed it would of been an ice storm likely lol. Overall just another great trip in the books. This truly is a fantastic group of like minded individuals that Phil has brought together here on the site, and it's a blessing to get together with you all. Screw Covid19 and fingers crossed we're past all this crap next year for the next Jigfest. Man almost forgot... @Ham Thank you my friend for taking care of Geno. He's a hot mess express and the only guy I know who shows up to fish a weekend with a separated shoulder he has to get operated on Wednesday. Thanks for bringing him back safe so my sister doesn't kill me. Until next time, tight lines boys.

I've spent a lot of hours in the water, in the dark, sometimes by my self, and I'm still more of a nervous Nelly in any boat with moving water...

Glad you posted it. Awesome fish buddy and I'm just ecstatic you joined that elusive 30in club. An impressive catch indeed and I'm super happy for you.

Nice man! Sounds like it's picking backup at night again. Waiting for Blake to post his report on the new club he got to join last night!

I missed hearing that my friend. Let's not wait till next December to go fish!

Smoked chicken wings and salmon courtesy of Cody and Phil.

2 of the prettiest I've ever caught. Hot like a mac truck too. Quick photos and they swam off strong

Good day today, stuck a pig 22.5in bow at rim shoals and 2 19in brownies at wildcat. Tore them up at Reds this morning too

Pics are coming. The boys boated close to 150 at buffalo today. Brandon had a nice white bass last night at norfork. I had a busy day at the cabin working but the view off the deck was awesome. I got a bit of fishing in too, I think I ended up with 17 in an hour and a half. Heading out with Eric tomorrow, excited to finally get to fish with him.

Fished norfork for a bit. Ray caught a nice Walter and Brandon caught a big white bass. No trout, rocks were slick and we're at riley's now. Getting up early, I may take Brandon down to the buffalo access and try to get a few hours in before I have to work. We'll see you guys in the am whoever's still coming down. Safe travels! And watch out for deer.

Dang buddy gonna miss ya... We're going to try and fish norfork tonight and play it by ear in the morning.

You'll be fine Cody! Hahaha being some southern spice too!

Got muffins ready. Cheesecake is happening today. I reckon we'll starve Cody... just waste away to nothing.

I'm bringing muffins and a cheesecake, maybe whatever else wife bakes. I can bring dinner or side dishes too if needed. I'll bring some walleye and trout fillets to fry if Brett is bringing fryer? @LittleRedFisherman One of mine is bringing Italian beef in a crockpot. Genos got chicken salad sandwiches for lunch and stuff We need a volunteer for paper plates, forks, napkins. Paper towels... I'll bring some as well. Drinks I figured we'll just BYOB.

Hahaha I call big spoon! Whew glad we got that out of the way... I'm thinking if waters off we go night fishing at the dam?

Since we have it booked I may swing down Thursday night too, but I'll have to work on Friday from the cabin...

Dang Phil... that's very generous of you. Your sharing and caring is a blessing for all of us. I know my guys will want to pay it forward so I'll do a collection for CAM or any charity you think needs it right now and we'll give them a donation in your name sir.

So this is my group which will be down between 8am and noon on friday. D.J. Brandon H Brandon K Geno Ray Ray I lost Mark and Kev to Covid... We'll cover the difference in fees. We're bringing food too, I'll get a list together.

Yeah we fished down there one evening and you ain't kidding its black as my coffee out there.

So I get the flows and have been enough now to understand chasing the water, but we're def going to need some advice on what's fishable and where to go... With water off im also thinking some night time excursions may be in order as well...

I think were good for just Friday through Sunday. @LittleRedFisherman Not sure when Brett was going to get down though... Don't want to leave anyone without a place to stay. I lost another guy this morning too to Covid... poor Kevs wife got it and he treated positive this morning...

So we have 6 with one boat that can fish 3 for Saturday. I think we're all bringing waders as well though. We'll likely get down around noon or around there on Friday

Very nice buddy! Looks like a great setup.