STLbassbuster

What hp motor? 2 stroke or 4? Thanks

Awesome!

I know Kolton personally and his parents. They live and own a business at Lake of the Ozarks. Kolton's parents instilled a work ethic into him which he also applies to his fishing. That young man has put a significant amount of time into fishing on & off the water. He is ate up with it and I think he has what it takes to become a pro if that is what he wants to do. FFS or not I was impressed with the tournament win.

Some scenery pictures

Stayed within a couple miles of the dam area all 3 days. Friday had the lowest wind and I only caught a non-keeper smallmouth halfway back in a creek during the morning hours. Made a move to a short pocket off the main lake and picked up 3 keeper LM all on a 1/2oz jig in less than 10ft of water. One was a 4.25 and that fish got me 8th place for one of hours. Day 2 Saturday moderate-strong winds. Caught 3 keepers all day, 2 on a bigger 3/4oz spinnerbait and one on a jig. All fish were caught in less than 10ft of water. Traffic in coves were busy do the wind on the main lake so I did not get to fish a lot of the areas I wanted to. None of the keepers were big enough to weigh in, all were 2 1/2 lbs. Day 3 Sunday Still had moderate to strong winds all day. Less boat traffic since MLF tournaments were done. I started on a wind blown main lake point and caught 4 keepers in the morning. 1 on a swim jig and 3 on the A-rig. Once the clouds cleared the A-rig bite died. Made a move to short main lake pockets. Picked up the 1/2oz jig and went to work targeting the shelf rock with drop offs. I caught 6-7 keepers on the jig but again, all 2-2.8 lb fish. In the afternoon I ran way back in a creek to get out of the wind. Caught 2 more on the a-rig and 1 more on the jig. I had 2 12-13 lb limits but no money fish and overall had a blast! I learn more each time I get to fish table rock which is only 1-2 times a year. I always appreciate the information shared on this page as it has really helped me catch more fish! Tight lines JT

I will be fishing it as well and also have the same mindset! Tight lines.

I have fished the Big Bass Tour event since 2019 and will be heading down Thursday morning. I have never felt crowded fishing this event, I want to say durning the 2021 or 2022 event there was overlap with MLF College and High School and even then, it was not bad. Nothing compares to the Big Bash Bash on lake of the ozarks, that gets crowded….

The KVD Big Bass Tournament is the 5th, 6th, and 7th. Also MLF College/High School on the 5th & 6th out of State Park. Last, Solo Series Top 100 out of Kimberling on the 7th out of TRR. This does not include some smaller club derb's happening also on the same dates. It's going to be busy on the Rock this week, stay safe everyone, and be mindful! If you see something stupid go down, report it to the tournament directors or Missouri State WP.

Keep your chin up Mark there is calm water ahead! I have 4 edge rods and really like them. I also have some TFO rods and Gary had a hand in those years ago, good bang for the buck. Tight lines!

You could also try Ulrich in Branson West & Bills Marine.

Unit is sold to Dewayne.

Replied. Thanks.

One more try, $800.00.

Price drop to $825.00. last call

Send this to Randy Blaukat! 😁

Nice and clean Garmin 1022 GPS Map unit to use with livescope. 10" screen. The unit comes with the original box, power cord, gimbal bracket, knobs, sun cover, and manual. $850.00 now $800.00. I am located in Fenton MO or I can also meet at Stockton Lake. SOLD

Yep I had one message me. They are going through the WTB posts and messaging members…..only use PayPal goods and services online, it is the only protection for buyers.

I will take them if they are still available.

I will add my report as I also fished this event. Saturday I had a total of 7 bites, 4 LM keepers, one 14.5” smallmouth, and two missed opportunities. My 4 weighed 9.02 all on a bigger football jig 1/2 oz. Short pockets on the main lake in the KC to dam area. Steeper shelf rock near docks. I felt good going into day two but just could not get bit on the bigger jig. It took until the afternoon to figure out a little something and that was replicating Bill Bablers advice. Boat in 20ft, wind blown gravel banks with mixed chunk rock. Picked up a finesse jig and within 20 minutes got a good thump. A nice brown fish that jumped, pulled, and as I had him close to the boat just came unbuttoned. Consistency is something I need to work on at Table Rock. I learn more from each trip. Thank you Bill and to the rest of the people that take the time to share advise here.

I am a Champion nut and came across this Fish n’ Ski recently: https://tulsa.craigslist.org/boa/d/jennings-2002-champion-21sx/7579850100.html

If you're in the new boat market, Bass Cat 203 Hybrid. If you really want a wider hull I'd check out the Charger 198 & 210.

I can put it to use and live in Fenton MO so I can pick it up.

Looking to buy Bass&Walleye Boats Magazines and old Champion Boat Brochures. Text or call Jeff @31Four-4Zero2-571Five Thanks

Try some local antique shops, most have cast iron skillets. Or you might get lucky going to estate sales.

My guess is they were clipping along at a good speed, approached some boat wakes, and as they began to go through them chopped the throttle back which the nose drops any they bow hooked.