Champ188

Funny stuff, rps. Thanks for the chuckle. That's part of what makes OAF the great site that it is.

That's a beautiful spot. Glad you guys had a decent day. Had to be a challenge out there with all of the boat traffic.

There is also a Battery Outfitters store in Golden just west of Shumaker Tire. Their website is: batteryoutfitters.com

Chris, you can't go wrong with ProGuide. Get the big 225 amp models. You won't be sorry. Been using them for years and they've never failed me.

Wise words, Old Plug. I'd say most of us agree that using lighter line with finesse presentations results in more bites. Perhaps it isn't as much of a line visitbility issue as one of bigger line creating more vibrations as it moves through the water.

Not to mention the 10 grams of meth they lost when it overturned.

Why not just box up some old Warts and send them to Hughesy for the correct Missouri Craw paint job? Then you'll have the right color and those who buy theirs off the shelf won't.

Pretty hard logic to beat right there. Every diver I've ever known says the same thing.

Hodge, you said a mouthful there regarding some guides. Every destination lake has some who seem to paint the picture a bit rosier than it really is. Bill, you are not one of those. I would venture to say that in my years here on the forum, you have posted more reports of tough fishing than of how great it is. Thanks for all of the free info you share here.

Can't be dead, J-Doc. You bite like a barracuda every time.

Bill, hate to hear you got handcuffed like that. When a guide tells me we need to go to a certain part of the lake, I'm going to try and beat him there. I don't understand why you would hire one and not let him do his job. Glad to hear you got close enough to a dock to catch a couple. And hopefully you didn't leave any spinnerbaits hanging from weather vanes. LOL I think Hunter's topwater bite may be tied to the biologist's info that the fish are in the upper 20 feet of the water column ... shallow enough to see and come up for that topwater. You guys keep banging on them. I'm about to leave the house to go play in the first round of our two-day Bella Vista men's club championship golf derby. After that, the Ranger's gonna have Table Rock water on the bottom of it very soon.

Most clubs require membership. Pairings are often done at monthly meetings. As to Webb Outdoors, the Central Pro tournaments are the ones you would want to fish. They have a lesser entry fee than the elite tournaments.

Table Rock bite will be the first to improve.

Hope you guys have a grand time, 96 Champ.

If you're looking for a shallow bite, I'd wait until November. Good crank bait, spinnerbait, topwater, jig and Ned rig fishing all month.

No sir, I am plenty comfortable in my own skin and clothes. No need to play bass pro dress-up.

Very good info and a great screenshot. Thanks for sharing!

Be sure and order yourself a jersey before you go, complete with dozens of "sponsor" logos and you last name in big block letters on the back. Then, even though you're just a regular Joe who buys all of his equipment at retail price, people will think you're a big dog ... while you're sitting in the general admission nosebleed seats during the weigh-in.

Better days are just around the bend.

Like 24/7, I prefer a medium fast tip. I'm too stupid to know I'm getting a bite sometimes, particularly on a craggy bottom, and a little bit lighter tip is more forgiving in terms of the fish feeling resistance and letting go.

Vonreed, you and I may differ on other topics, but I'm with ya on this. When a guy goes out and trotlines responsibly as you did, then has this happen, that's just bullcrap. Sorry about your trouble.

I'm with you on the meanmouth, Phil. Alex, you are the crankbait king of Table Rock. I believe I'd put you up against Mr. Clunn on that pond. My only question is, why are you fishing and I'm home washing/waxing my boat? It's OK, though. I'm going to Dardanelle tomorrow. Gotta get some wax on it so the stump bumps and muddy water don't leave marks.

Alex, I think the problem may be those shorts. Your crank bait fish are drive-by's. Slower-moving jig fish are paralyzed by the glow.