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One more event left on the Elite season. They are at Fork Nov-5-8th to finish out the year. About 150pts separates 1st from 3rd. Only ONE single point between 2nd and 3rd. Still anyone's game there. Thanks to all who participated. When the season is over I will reach out to winners and get the TW Gift Card codes to you via either PM or email. Whichever you prefer. -Brett

Bump for you guys to get your rosters set for tomorrow.

Reminder to go ahead and set your lineups for Chickamauga that starts on FRIDAY morning. 3 Events left including this weeks. I'm pretty much out of contention but the race for 1st is close. Only 70pts separate 1st from 3rd. Good luck.

Yes. But rates have gone up. Military grade defense systems aren't cheap, ya know. It's for the protection of your investment as a member, just as it is mine, the owner.

Have a couple of those. Bought about a half dozen of decommissioned Shermans a few years ago that just lie around for a rainy day. Have an A10 Warthog as my daily driver. Then have an AC130 on standby when membership rules are clearly broken.

I hope it doesn't come to that. But if I hear ONE jig hit the motor cowling on the pontoon, a new dent in the tin roof or if my dock's cable seismic recorder detects the slightest graze from a crank bait I'll have no choice but to turn both keys and press the red button.

Last call for the late stragglers. Elites fire back up tomorrow morning on Santee Cooper. Get those lineups set.

I had a software developing company make me an iPhone app so I can control my defense fleet of death and destruction from the comfort of my couch. Was a collaboration between Microsoft and Lockheed Martin....heard of them?

Unfortunately can't fish it this year being that it's on Halloween weekend. Wife and little one's weren't gonna have Dad leaving to fish. First time I've missed since year one. Bummed out as I look forward to this event each year fishing it in the Spring with my brother.

Reminder that Elites are back at it TOMORROW MORNING at Guntersville for the 2nd time this year. Be sure to have those lineups set tonight before kickoff. Good luck!

I'll be sure to check it on my next doctors visit. If the naked hillbilly bearded zombies allow me to make it to my vehicle in time.

I know. Dropshotting is torturous.

In my opinion - line tie, degree of angle of the line tie, hook shank style, gap, bite angle and head design are the most important elements of a jig. Those features all make a difference in hook-up ratio, how well they come through a particular cover and fall rate. Which again is why I stick with Bo's NuTech design. They are well thought out with purpose and that logic is built into his jigs. On top of that he has his two independent arm weed guard design which is the best in the business if you ask me. Reduces snagging, increases positive hook ups (roof of mouth in the hard mouth plate nearly 100% of the time) and keeps fish pinned. Depending on model you choose he uses Owner and Trokar hooks which are my two favorite brands when it comes to single hook baits. And no, I have NO affiliation with NuTech. I just love the jig and I also like supporting a long time OA member and board contributor. Win-Win.

Give NuTech Jigs a look if you want to keep things local and Bo is also a member here on OA. Bought them a few years back and haven't bought any other jig since. Great product that is quality and flat out WORKS. Tackle Warehouse carries them.

Answer to this during summer months is get out early and then off the water by 10am. Then night fish later on.

Our's is not intended to be a navigational aid. It's just a visual reminder to boaters not blow past our dock to the back of the cove or create wake to destroy our dock. Nothing more.

Our place is across from State Park so the people renting boats there aren't usually aware of boating safety or regulations. Ignorance of the law isn't a good excuse but it's understandable. But these people aren't usually blessed with common sense either. So instead of tying up to a tree or dropping anchor they'd rather just tie up to a buoy floating in the middle of the cove. These are the same people that think it's a great idea to just shut it down and have a picnic in the middle of a creek's main channel with heavy traffic where people are trying to tube/ski. Assuming all the people that have this "condition" are all from Arkansas. 😝

THIS. We have a single buoy at the entry to our cove/dock. It has to be replaced every couple of years due to people tying up to it and breaking the chain. Then just the abuse it takes from nonstop wake during the summer/boating months. So if you want to know WHY they can't or shouldn't (aside from the COE making it illegal)tie up we can show you the cost of a new buoy, the registration/permit tags, the 100 feet of chain and the price for the dock company to come out and sink another concrete anchor. So yeah.....swim all you want but don't tie up to the friggin' buoy PLEASE. Perhaps I should put a tip/daily usage jar on top of the buoy to offset the costs of owning the buoy? Could give discounts for those that are already paid members to the Cove That Shalt Not Be Named Fishing Club.

Little early reminder that Elites are on St. Clair starting next week. More smallmouth action! Get those lineups set!

Just a heads up to everybody that Elites start again this Thursday morning 7/30 on Champlain. So get those lineups set. Should be interesting to see if the northern smallie specialists reign supreme again. Good luck!

Rick Clunn. Old fart still can wack'em. 21lbs today good for 12th after Day 1.

Bump reminder to get your lineups set. Elites start in 2 days on the St. Lawrence.

Reminder to those of you in the league to get your rosters set. BASS Elites start back up next week. Don't forget!

As others have said give Bill Babler at White River Lodge a call. Class act, best boat and gear you could ask for in a guide and flat out knows every nook and cranny of Table Rock. If the bass are tough he also does Trout trips on Taneycomo. Always a good option in the heat of the summer. Give him a call and he can tell you what you can expect for your seasonal trip. https://www.whiteriverlodgebb.com/fishing.html

This but with a jerkbait depending on time of year. June/July topwater early AM is going to be a better bet but people sleep on jerkbaits once it rolls into May. Not sure why that is but it's a mistake.