Bassinboy14

Last time I had one replaced, Fin and Feather in Springfield did the work and turn around was pretty quick too.

I’ve always had better luck near rockaway for bass due to the bigger “channel swings” and seems like more consistent water temps, but those creeks by powersite I have caught some smaller bass out of. As far as navigating, I’ve personally never had much trouble, just follow the channel. Plenty of dirt shallow docks on that end of the lake though as it’s not a supper deep lake. They’ve been pulling a lot of water through the lake recently and the shad have been flowing through the turbines on the Table Rock side. When the water flows, lake rises, similar to a TVA lake. Jerkbait over the grass lines, an a-rig, and jig on the steep banks. Probably wouldn’t hurt to toss a trout colored glide bait around either(one that’s dark trout colors, as they get a dark red in them this time of year). Catch one, slow down and pick apart the area, there’s likely to be more. It can be tricky, but there are some good ones in that lake. Good Luck!

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I have a 9’ 4wt TFO pro 2 I would like to trade for 6 wt of equivalent value. It’s practically new with only about 4 outings on it. Not a scratch on the blank. Still has plastic wrap on handle. Comes with matching sock. Can send more photos upon request. love the rod but, as mentioned, doesn’t get much use with my fishing style. Table rock or taneycomo area meet up only.

With the cooler months approaching, I’ve been going through my jig making supplies, is there a shorter shank alternative to the 32798 Mustad hook?

I remember when they were $7 when they came out and thought that was expensive until I heard about megabass 110s😂

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Brand New Ugly Stik Gx2 7’ ultra light. Still has tags. Never seen water. - $30 8’ glass fly rod. Loads a 5wt excellent! Good shape, has some use, but I believe it’s an older Garcia rated for 6/7wt. - $30 Will make deal if someone wants both. Can include reel with fly rod for extra cost. Would also trade both for a 7’6”-7” fly rod. Located near Table Rock Lake/Branson West. Thanks!

Website says the Connect 5wt rod is a Medium-Fast. In my past experience with St.Croix bass rods, they’re a little slower than what I would consider fast. So for what I do, should I look at faster action 5wt or bump up to the 6?

I’m tied between what weight rods are best for the trout here. I’ve always fished a 5wt at trout parks and felt like it was excellent, but the other day, they had the generators going down here and my 5wt st.croix seemed under powered on 2-3lb trout. I was throwing my indicator rig on 4lb fluro tippet and never once did I feel like I had “control” while fighting them. I bought a 4wt TFO I use for tossing midges during low water in the colder months and feel like it does pretty good for that and its an absolute honey on dries. I’ve fly fished for years at trout parks and for panfish, but this last trip on Taney just seemed like the 5wt was overworked during the fight. I keep my rod at a 45° degree grabbing the upper part of the grip while the butt/reel seat rests on my forearm and I keep consistent pressure and once they start to run I let them, and I try to guide them if they start changing directions. I usually toss woolys, indicator rig, and occasional foam dries on the rod. Is a 6wt worth the upgrade or is it just the nature of the game fishing the current. Thanks!