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You can also buy them at the gas station at Nemo. Brad

The money collected by MDC for game/fish violations goes to the county in which it was collected. I was always under the impression it went to MDC but it doesn't. Financially the MDC gains nothing from handing out tickets. I try my best to never break any of the game laws, I don't always agree with some of them but always try to abide by them. I always welcome an agent to check me while I fish or hunt. If you are legal and doing what you are suppose to then you can have a good visit with them. Being on the right side of the agent can really work to your advantage. They have a very unthankful job. I understand their job is to enforce the law so you and I can have plenty of game/fish to go after in the future. It sounds like it was a sad situation. I love to fish below the dam and nearly every trip see people down there doing something they are not suppose to. It is difficult to convey to them the law without them getting bent out of shape. Taney is such a wonderful fishery and a beautiful place. What most don't understand is if you don't throw the 16" fish back you will never catch a 20". If you don't throw the 20" back you won't catch a 25-30". Brad

How did the tourney turn out? Brad

On Truman the current generally helps the bite. Normally I vertical jig cedars and standing timber on Truman, for this method I prefer 1/8th ounce jig head. However as long as current isn't real strong any size should work. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Brad

The crappie are starting to move to the winter pattern. Find cedars and fish 10' down to the bottom using black/chart jigs and blue/white. Trees on the ledges are the best. The guys that have been lately have loaded the boat with their limits in 1-2 hrs. Brad

Anyone heard more about the work on the dam? After reading the article in the Hermitage Index I was left with the impression they were going to leave the lake at normal pool, however since then I've heard they would lower it seven feet below normal pool. Anyone know what's up? The lake is currently nine feet high, if they are going to get it seven feet low they have a lot of water to move before Nov. Brad

Crappie Slayers Tournament Series Lake Pomme De Terre Oct 17th, 2009 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Hermitage State Park Weigh 7 Crappie Come on out and enjoy the fun! This will be the last Crappie Slayers Tournament of the year. Hope to see several show up. If you need any additional info please send a pm or email at shockley32@hotmail.com Brad

Thanks Bob for a great tournament series!!! Look forward to fishing next year. Congrats to all the winners. Brad

Vince, Congrats and good job. Keep up the reports! Brad

Crappie fishing was spotty. It would be slow for a little while and then bam hit a tree and pull off several keepers. Very few small fish, most were great size. Fishing standing timber 15-25' of water 10-22' down. Minnows or jigs, both produced fish. You should be able to catch several and put a mess together but will need to stay on the move. Good luck and great fishing! Brad

Crankbaits - I love the Bandit 200 & 300 series, Bomber fat free shad and Normans are all great! Just look for color patterns suited for Pomme, anything with some chart color is great. Brad

Chris, I didn't fish for bass any this weekend, just focused on crappie. However I saw some guys catch several keepers on crankbaits. With the water cooling down I would think the crankbait and spinnerbait bite should start. Good luck and let us know how you do. Brad

There have been several tournaments on Thursady night this year, they are open to all. However they are finished for the year. They ran from April through August, a blast to fish and you should consider them next year. There is also a Friday night series out of the State Park. Brad

Crappie Slayers Tournament Series Pomme De Terre Sept 19th, 2009 7 Fish 1. Oliver / Hayes 5.65 2. Farrell / Farrell 5.64 3. Verner / Gardner 5.58 4. Loveland / Loveland 5.35 5. Bacon / Bacon 4.63 Big 1. Shockley / Stokes 1.19 lbs We had seven boats show up, great time and beautiful day to be on the water. The fishing was great, the catching awesome if you are content with 6-8" crappie. Just had a hard time catching quality keepers today. Congrats to all and hope to see everyone at the last tournament in Oct. Brad

Sounds like you had a good trip. I need to get back on Pomme and start doing a little bass fishing. Haven't been over there much the last couple of months. Will hit it hard on Saturday for crappie. Brad

Crappie Slayers Tournament Series Lake Pomme De Terre Bolivar Landing Saturday, Sept 19th, 2009 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM $40 Boat $10 Big Crappie Weigh 7 Crappie Pays 1 in 5 boats For more information or questions please send me a pm or e-mail at shockley32@hotmail.com Brad

Crappie Slayers Tournament Series Sept 5, 2009 Bucksaw, Truman Lake 7 Fish 1. Rogers/Rogers 9.13 2. Albin/Snider 7.78 3. Burnworth/Burnworth 7.73 4. R Burnworth/L Burnworth 7.45 5. Edgar/Tyler 7.39 6. Liles/Fosnow 7.33 7. Drury 5.60 Big Edgar/Tyler 1.77 Congrats to the winners! We had 11 boats show up and desite a little nasty weather it turned out to be a real nice day. Thanks to all who fished this series this year. Met a lot of good people and had a great time. See ya next year!

Vince, Congrats on the catch. Do you fish brush piles or standing timber? How did the bass fishing go? Was thinking about heading that way on Monday. Brad

Crappie Slayers Tournament Series Truman Lake Bucksaw Sept 5th, 2009 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Weigh 7 Fish Boat $40 Big Crappie $10 Trailering is allowed. You can leave at 6:30 and start fishing at 7:00. Stop fishing at 2:00 must be in weigh in line by 2:30 PM. This is the last Truman tournament of the year. Come on out and enjoy a great tournament. See you on the water! Brad

By the way I checked out your website. You've got some good looking baits! Brad

Let us know how you do. I know with the Northeast wind today it was probably tough. Brad

Wayne, That pic is great! Brad

Hey Bob, is that your Sunday best? lol Brad

Welcome to the site. Most the walleye I've caught have been by accident. Won't be able to help you out, but Stockton is a great lake for crappie, walleye and bass. I'm sure there will be a few you can help you with your quest for some eyes. Good luck. Brad

I've heard the rumors as well. Hope this doesn't mess things up. Brad