Champ188

I was told there are 300 boats in the Tyson tournament (permitted for 250 out of Port of Kimberling). No telling how many others will be out there. So yes, guys, PLEASE be on the lookout for the yaks (and everyone else). Even one injury/death would totally suck.

Indeed, you guys travel safely and come back sooner than later!

The site is set to change d-a-m to darn.

Dang, Steve, sorry to hear of all your troubles. That was quite the night ... from extremely good to extremely bad. Glad to hear that you're OK and sounds like your beautiful boat and gear will be fine, too. Look forward to seeing you again soon.

Darn nice brown fish.

The gun issue seems perfectly comparable to me. It is you who went all NRA --- "you guys are gonna rule us all out of fishing" --- at the mere suggestion that some new/revised regulations might help the bass fishery in our aging lake. Incidentally, I support the Second Amendment and the right of everyone (except convicted felons) to bear arms. And I do not back PETA.

Congrats on the new rig, rps. Look forward to seeing pics.

5bites, the Ford Model T was fine. But visionaries wanted faster transportation with more creature comforts. Thank goodness coz I really like my 4WD GMC crew cab. Wooden 14-foot V-bottoms were fine at one time. But thankfully people like Forrest Wood were thinking ahead, so now we have the modern bass boat. Again, vision. You've stated several times on here that you won't go anywhere without your gun, and that you won't even fish a tournament if they won't let you carry your gun. You're fine right now, right? So why carry a gun? Wait, are you looking ahead and anticipating that something could happen? Yes, we have some great fisheries around our part of the country, including Table Rock. But there's nothing wrong with kicking around some ideas that might make them better. That's all anyone is doing here.

No, that is actually a PBJ-colored Ned. Something about the way the light struck it made it look funny. I promise, it's PBJ. I would NOT lie about such things. By the way, here's a pic of Super Dave doing his thing Tuesday. Watched this guy fish for a couple of hours and it's impressive. He's as efficient and thorough as anyone I ever shared a boat with, including quite a few BASS pros.

I assume you mean close harvest, not fishing. You can catch them, but they have to be immediately released.

I'm lost.

Or currrent wife.

I found the same scenario up around Kimberling City, only I was too bullheaded to stop throwing the winding baits as soon as you. I did catch end up catching a fair number of fish on The Varmint, but I had visions of catching them other ways considering the cloud cover and wind. Didn't happen. This lake is notable for the fish looking down on days they should be looking up.

Yes, closing bass fishing while other species remained open would be impossible at best. Requiring their immediate release for a couple of months would be incredibly simple and seemingly a boon to the fishery.

We're not in Kansas anymore! Oh wait, yes you are!!!! Did you put your Power Poles down to keep from blowing away?

I will bed fish a few hours a year for pleasure but not in a derby because I will not cart a fish away from its bed. Personal choice. Not an indictment of anyone who does. Like others above have stated, I've watched many times as a fish I just caught and carefully released returned promptly to its nest. As far as things being fine like they are, I'm with DADAKOTA. Why be content with the status quo when through some improved management practices, things might be tons better?

Love it.

Sunday was a bit of a challenge all over the lake. Donna and I struggled to get many keeper bites. That will happen when you have 400-plus tournament boats and a bunch more recreational fishermen out there pounding on them for a couple of days straight.

Sad to see, for sure. Not only were those fish lost but everything they might have spawned.

Good day, Nitro. One question ... is your wife in the witness protection program?

Some fine eatin' right there. Good job, Muddy.

Hang in there, Fozzype. I feel your pain and have known it personally way more often than I'd like to admit. There are some very good suggestions above. Four tournaments in two weekends is a lot for anyone. Might want to slow down a bit on those, get back to the basics and enjoy God's handiwork all around you. I bet things will fall in place sooner than later.

Why is it that Yanks all seem to kinda look alike?

You got that right, Plug. Just like the A-rig ... makes heroes out of zeroes.

Well said, Dan. I particularly agree about keeping in mind why we fish to begin with ... to relax and enjoy everything God has created for us and entrusted us to take care of.