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Randy, glad you’re coming. I’ll bring plates, napkins and plastic ware utensils. Mike

All, application is in just awaiting authorized permit and then will go to COE and get them to approve. Looking forward to another gathering with everyone. Mike

Snagged, we also picked the Table Rock area as our retirement destination. Our kids and most of our grandkids are in STL so the short drive for visits is an added bonus. We began our search about 4 years before retirement and now have been here daily for 3 years. One of our best decisions. You won’t regret it. And meeting the people on the forum has been an extra pleasure. Mike

Can I interrupt and ask what’s a Ned? Mike

Bo, tremendous pictures of healthy fish. You are a very patient fisherman. I tip my hat to you! Mike

Jeff, hopefully you thawed it before this morning. Mike

I wish all the forum members a Happy Thanksgiving. We live in the greatest country during the greatest time in history and have many things to be thankful for. In addition to the many blessings I am thankful for, I want to thank all of you who’ve shared advice and information on the forum. I truly appreciate it. Mike

Pretty brave of you and apparently a good day considering the elements. Mike

Sounds like many of the reports on the forum. Multiple ways to catch fish on TRL. Mike

DeadCalm, great pictures of healthy fish. Ironic nickname. Must have been a wild ride back. Mike

Seth, we’ve all had days like that. Mike

Quill, I’d find a new walking path. Just sayin... Mike

I just got a notification that MLF bought FLW. Merging the tournaments, series and scoring. Mike

Jeff, sounds like you threw a bunch of different things at them. WT has really cooled off quickly. Healthy looking fish. Mike

mojorig, thanks for the details. Sounds a lot like the meetings a few years ago about the shoreline management plan. Mike

I read the link and I think it is addressing the changes in water usage demands including for recreation. So I think it could include fishing. It also may be the forum to mention a stocking program. October 29, at the Dewey Short center at TRL dam. Mike

Vernon, wait to book Bill until after he and I go in October. I don’t want any bad juju from you left over in the boat. lol Mike

Sweet Mike

Bill, great report. I’m available when you have a free day and just want to go fishing. Mike

Bill, congratulations! Well done my friend. Mike

Hunter, some days you win and some days the fish win. Sounds like you had a winning day for the dog days of August. Mike

Here’s my 2 cents worth....I love to fish so I try to go to a new spot each time out. I try to use the electronics to locate fish and baitfish. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t. Fishing to me is like the cake, catching is like the icing on the cake. So for me it is a mindset. Anytime on the water spent fishing is a good time. I try to appreciate it every time. But I agree that this OA forum has helped me understand this lake a lot better. I wish I had Bo’s courage to fish at night but maybe I will this fall after the pleasure boaters dry dock their rigs. In the meantime, I enjoy the fishing and get really excited during the catching part (if it happens). Mike

Quill, nice pictures. Congratulations on braving the heat and humidity. Mike

Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he has to have a boat, 10 rods and reels and $4,000 worth of tackle. Mike

Bill, I’ve been out with you on the water a couple of times and we have another trip set for October. I appreciate your explanation of the various types of clients who hire guides. To anyone who is thinking about hiring a guide you should understand that you’re paying for knowledge. Catching fish is the extra part. There is a reason it is called fishing and not called catching. To Bill, all the other guides and all the people who share their knowledge of TRL, I say thank you. Mike