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We have to get permits from both agencies. COE cancelled all TRL special event permits. Mike

196, cold front coming through tomorrow night. although it might be a good time to practice fishing in some water with color in it. Mike

Yes but only with top water baits. Mike

Line # test if fine. Mike

All, since there has been a lot of activity on the Forum recently and many of us are staying away from crowds, I thought it might be a good time to share some preferences about equipment we use. I'm not talking about brands because I don't want this to be a Chevy - Ford topic. Rather I'm wondering if it would be helpful to all if we share our preferences regarding equipment for each type of lure we use. for example, for a Jig & trailer (not a crappie jig) - what is the length of the rod you use (7'6"), what speed reel do you use (8.1.1), what line diameter do you use (17lb) and is it braid, floro or mono (Floro)? and so on with different types of lures that I see everyone mention on this Forum. If you want to participate, open the attached PDF file, print it and fill in the blanks. Write your preferences in the open boxes and snap a picture of your completed spreadsheet, reply to this topic and upload it. Let me know if you can't open it and I can send it to you another way. I'll add up the preferences and identify the most common for each box and publish it by Saturday March 28th. People are doing weird things to pass the time, I just thought we could do something constructive and share preferences. Mike preferences1.pdf

I’ve had 4 or 5 calls this week asking if our tournament is open to anyone. My phone number is listed on the regatta permit. First I tell them there is no entry fee and no money to win, they say thanks and hang up before I can say we cancelled. It’s hilarious cause it happens every year. Guys looking to cash in on a small tournament. Mike

Did your dad pick the 300 yard location? Great day for sure. Congratulations Mike

Dock, those fish have big bellies. Mike

Cheese, the tournament was just canceled. Have to see you on the lake some other time. Mike

Jeff, better to be prudent. Thanks for making a vey tough decision. Mike

All, just a reminder that I’m bringing a 3-burner stove and a pot of chili. If anyone else wants to bring something that needs to be heated there will be 2 open burners. Mike

Terrin, congratulations. Certainly a wet day out there. Mike

All, as a reminder I’m bringing a 3-burner stove and a pot of chili. So if anyone else wants to bringing something that needs to be heated we will have 2 open burners. Mike

Toby, congratulations. Nice day for sure Mike

Bill, good looking healthy fish. It’s always fun fishing with your son, eh? Mike

Bill, great instructions. Thanks a bunch. Mike

Snagged, I agree. This winter with all the grey skies reminds me of Michigan winters without the snow. I’ll take a little of that global warming thing any day now. Mike

Bill, healthy looking fish. Thanks for the information. Mike

Bill, yard work and fishing in the same day. It doesn’t get any better. Mike

Jeff, Nothing wrong with a Ned groove. Nice pictures. Mike

Late winter and early spring weather in MO changes so consistently that it is hard to find a continuous pattern lasting many days in a row. Mike

Randy, I’m bringing a 3-burner stove to keep the chili hot so if anyone else wants to bring something that needs to be heated, this stove will handle it. Mike

Nice pictures of healthy fish. Mike

This discussion surfaces a lot. I agree with Bo on this one. My evidence is the A-rig. No line is more visible than the wires on the A-rig and they don’t seem to affect the fish biting that contraption. Mike

Randy, I see Jeff will bring utensils. If that doesn’t include plates and napkins I have them. I’ll bring some chili for everyone. Mike