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That was me (Andrew) but have gone by my middle name (Brett) since birth. Brother caught some but a 2.50 was the highest he could muster. I was lucky enough to cash twice (5.24 and 3.75) during the event. I can't emphasize LUCKY enough. Per usual it was a great event. As always during the drive back to STL, already looking forward to next year. Not sure on the total amount of entries this year but I heard another angler say it was around 900. I believe last year was around 600+. Event is really growing. Hopefully they make it a 3 day event next year! Was talking to a staff member on Thursday in Springfield and he said that's a possibility. Thanks again to the BBT staff who run a class act. -Andrew (Brett) Keenan

Nope. He zero'd today. Shocking that a pro at his level comes in with an empty bag. But, that just goes to show getting skunked happens to the BEST of them!

Final call to get your rosters set before lock when the Classic starts tomorrow. Will be interesting to see how Hartwell fishes this year compared to the Classic two years ago, when Ashley won it. It's a month later in the season this go round. Gonna be fun. Good luck guys and Donna!

Wow. That's impressive. Has a modern JDM yet Retro feel to it. Looks like an old Abu from the 70's with the wrap design but with Japanese components and accents. Really dig it.

Heads up that the Bassmaster Classic starts NEXT WEEK on Friday morning. Get those lineups set now so you don't forget. Good luck......except for Champ. Appears we just can't stop that guy.

Really sorry to hear that dblades. Especially the old pre-raps as you obviously just can't go out and buy more (unless you spend a fortune on Ebay, etc). My worst fear is losing my old discontinued baits. I can replace rods, reels and the newest, latest and greatest lures......but the oldies......that's a kick to the gonads. Hope some justice is served to the punk/s in some way, shape or form.

While that is a pretty neat trick, I believe that would be illegal on TR. First off, those boats need to be 50+ feet away from each other. Second of all, that "start up" would get flagged immediately by Water Patrol when the two boats pass the kayak to get him going. Can only imagine two less skilled boaters attempting this and running over the poor 'yaker.

Sounds like you have a name for your jigs....Mishin Fishin? They look good.

This. Thread doesn't need to go any further because you don't need anything else.

Been another long winter. Hopefully this is one of the last "winter threads" and..............

Just tell Babler to sell a few of his Vision 110's and buy a new laptop. Problem solved!

Alright ladies and gents, Last call on registration for the league. Also, last reminder to get those rosters set as Elites kick off tomorrow. Rosters always lock very early in the morning the day of the tournament. So for you new guys, best to set your lineups early and make adjustments on Wednesday nights before the event if need be. Once I have the final total of participants I'll break down the "cut line" of the bait divvy. As of right now we have 32 people in the league so thinking around 8 places (top 25%) will receive baits in a scaling system. Good luck and if I take Chris Lane at any point this year, I give full permission for someone to shoot me next time they see me on the water. Lets have a great year! -Brett

Ya but........

Hahahaha. You have Alex's professional assistance in masking that location?

I recognize that water...................

If you took Brent Ehrler, might want to reconsider. Doesn't look like he will get any practice on the water. LOL.

I will let every participant know at the end of the season.

Less that a week now before the start of the BASS Elite season. Get the lineups set and if you are interested in joining just PM me.

Anyone bother to try the Float n Fly? If they are on the small stuff might give that a whirl, no?

It said there in the link that samples were done at night and the depth range of the shocking was in the 1-7 feet of water. I believe that is what I recall.

Thanks for posting Phil. Love looking at data like this even though I don't like reading the bit about the largemouth looking thin and malnourished for a couple of years in a row now. That is NOT good. Also, not happy that ZERO "trophy" class bass were shocked up in any of the lake section samplings. Crappie sampling was low but everyone already knows that crappie fishing on TR sucks, so that came to no surprise.

Just over 2 weeks until the first event. We have about 25 members in the league as of now. Plenty of room for more and still time to get in if you are interested. Good luck guys and gal.

I would venture to say that since weigh-in is located in the lower section of the lake the lions share of participants are fishing in the vicinity of the dam. Being that is the biggest and deepest part of the lake means it is typically the last section of the lake have significant warming trends and then to see the fish spawn. I've been fishing that part of the lake for over 25 years now and in a typical year you will catch some already spawning in late March. But the majority of the bass in the dam area spawn from late April to late May. Water will be nice and cool that's for sure, so shouldn't have much of a problem keeping those fish perky in the livewells and upon release. Good luck to all that are fishing it.

Sup with that? Hopefully not for good as that's one of my go-to's when I am down.

Lilly's Landing on Taney is about a 25 min drive to Babler's place in Blue Eye on the Rock.