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Finally made it to Taylor yesterday. Didn't catch any below the bridge but went way up past the power lines and got into a few. Ended up leaving w 5 decent sized fish...4 males and 1 female. Still early, but it is definitely ready to get real good soon! Most fish were caught in the larger eddies near strong current. And all were caught on rooster tails...didn't have a single grub fish

Excellent...thanks for the info....going to head up at daylight and see if me and my 11 year old can make it happen.

Think I can float a 14/36 w jet off the trailer there? Not worried about the current

Has the water levels come up any at Taylor? Want to launch the jon boat there.

Was a good float---would agree that it would make a better 3 day float, but it is doable in 2. Put in Thursday right after the storms rolled through, made it a mile or two past Twin bridges before setting up camp for the night. The smallmouth were insane through that stretch. Couldn't make myself put down the Powerbait Ribbontail grub in Pumpkinseed w/ Orange tail because it was working so well....Survived the thunderstorms early Friday morning and got started again.....fishing was just as good on day 2....once we hit the trout section though---it just wasn't the same. All the action from the smallies had me spoiled.....needless to say, the trout didn't cooperate. Either way, stopped, fished, cooled off, shore lunch, and was at Patrick around 5:30-6ish. Word of advice for those floating from Twin Bridges----watch out for that tree! There is one there in a bend that is going to kill someone if it isn't claimed by the river soon or cut...."The Falls" didn't give me near the adrenaline rush that one tree did! Also, one lesson learned---2 adults, a dog, coolers, and camping gear is a little to much weight even for a 17' canoe for the upper portions of that float----drug bottom weigh too much. Day two was no where near as bad since many of the beverages had been consumed, and food, etc was depleted. Made for a much better float! Thanks to you guys for the responses, even if it was a bit too late. Oh, and yes, Can't wait to throw a wart through there too!

Hey everyone, just looking for a bit of info(feel free to pm me details if you want to keep it out of public view). We are headed down for a 2 day float starting Thursday. Any fishing reports anyone would be willing to share? Have never floated the river before, and curious about color selections. Will not be fly fishing, so spinning tackle only. Any help would be great! Thanks everyone, Chris

Flood warnings earlier today for the Big Sac I know....but didn't go today myself. Was there yesterday when the lightning and hail started in. Caught a few right before the front really hit, and then got out of there since I was in the kayak. A few sows, mostly bucks....and a nice crappie! I'd say this weekend will be the weekend to be out with these temps this week. Hope you did well if you got out....

There are several with purple backs....are you looking for more of a shad pattern or is it the clear bait like the Pro Blue. If it is clear, the closest ones would be Skeleton Tennessee(which I am sold out of)....otherwise, you could use Pro Green, which is actually identical to the Pro Blue except when the natural light hits the back, the green becomes purple tinted---very unique bait. If I had to guess though, you are talking about Skeleton TN. Elegy bone looks almost identical to this, except it has the solid chartreuse belly. Hope my descriptions help. Chris

Fishing Stockton, right now the top sellers are Nanko Reaction and M Shad.....M Shad has been one of the top producers as of last week. If I had to pick basic colors for the lake.....my personal selection would go as follows: Nanko Reaction M Shad Tenn Shad Elegy Bone HT-Ito Wakasagi Ito Natural Table Rock SP All of those colors have their time and place on every lake here.....but don't be afraid to throw anything from Trout to that GG Bass that was mentioned above....even the good old Pro Blue works..... There are a lot of these colors that are just amazing colors. I do not own all of them personally, but there are some that I just simply can't imagine them not working extremely well around here....and some of those are the colors that guys are just starting to pick up---like the Trouts and GG Bass, Gill, etc.....people are starting to diversify their selections, and it is starting to pay off---as we saw at the FLW. Chris

I wish I didn't have to sell them at the $25 dollar range personally! Talk about a great bait though. And we definitely have the best color selection around. Thought I would let you guys know we were here in case you were looking for them. And as to the Gas---trust me, when it costs over $80 to fill the truck up I know exactly what you mean. Hope it gets better soon, but think it is highly unlikely. Tight Lines guys.... Chris

Hey guys, new to the Beaver Lake forum so please don't take this as spam.....just trying to help you guys find some of the colors you may be looking for down there right now. Here is what I have in 110's $24.99ea Black Back Stardust Elegy Bone French Pearl French Pearl SD GG Bass GG Clown GG Deadly Black Shad GG Flashing Wakasagi GG Gill GG Hasu GG Megabass Kinkuro GG Perch GG Smallmouth Bass GG IL-Tennessee Shad GG Trout OB GG Wakasagi GP Crystal Shad GP Pro Blue GP Pro Blue 2 GP Pro Green GP Skeleton Tenn GP Stain Reaction GS Biwa-Higai GW Stealth Flash Hachiro Reaction HT Ayu Orange Belly HT Hakone Wakasagi HT Ito Wakasagi HT-Ito Tennessee Shad IL Tamamushi OB Ito Natural M Champagne Kinkuro M Chart Back M Cosmic Shad M Hot Shad M KBG M RB-Shad M Shad M TNG Megabass Sexy Shad MG Stardust Shad MG Wakasagi MHS Nanko Reaction PM Setsuki Ayu Spawn Killer Table Rock SP Triple Illusion Twilight Secret Wagin Ayu Wagin Hasu Wagin Hasu II Wagin Kawamutsu Wagin Oikawa Wakin Ayu I also have the Silent Riser 110's in stock as well at $27.99ea Feel free to give us a call, shop the site, or just stop by if you are in the area. Tight lines to all of you! Sportsmans Factory Outlet Chris, Sportsmans Factory Outlet, 2333 E Bennett, Springfield, MO 65804....417-881-1635

Ken, thanks for the order.....and guys, just give us a call if you aren't local. Just ask Ken....we will make sure you are taken good care of.

Hey guys, just wanted to bring this back to the top since the FLW win at Beaver. Know many of you have been in the store already, and I sincerely appreciate it. I hope you guys are enjoying having us in your back yard! And yes, the 110's are Slow Floats(or Suspending in US terms), and the Silent Risers are a floating bait with no rattles whatsoever....however, oversize the hooks and use a dot to get them to suspend and you have a deadly combination! Best of luck to you guys out there! Please help pass the word for us..... Oh and Mill Creek guys....more Black Emerald Big Critter Craws are in stock now! $3.19 bag while supplies last! Tight Lines, Chris

Ken, good talking to you and thanks....they should be leaving the building in a few minutes headed your way. Chris

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that we got our shipment of Megabass 110's in yesterday...here is a complete color listing for those interested....Good luck and be safe out there! 110's are $24.99ea Black Back Stardust Elegy Bone French Pearl French Pearl SD GG Bass GG Clown GG Deadly Black Shad GG Flashing Wakasagi GG Gill GG Hasu GG Megabass Kinkuro GG Perch GG Smallmouth Bass GG IL-Tennessee Shad GG Trout OB GG Wakasagi GP Crystal Shad GP Pro Blue GP Pro Blue 2 GP Pro Green GP Skeleton Tenn GP Stain Reaction GS Biwa-Higai GW Stealth Flash Hachiro Reaction HT Ayu Orange Belly HT Hakone Wakasagi HT Ito Wakasagi HT-Ito Tennessee Shad IL Tamamushi OB Ito Natural M Champagne Kinkuro M Chart Back M Cosmic Shad M Hot Shad M KBG M RB-Shad M Shad M TNG Megabass Sexy Shad MG Stardust Shad MG Wakasagi MHS Nanko Reaction PM Setsuki Ayu Spawn Killer Table Rock SP Triple Illusion Twilight Secret Wagin Ayu Wagin Hasu Wagin Hasu II Wagin Kawamutsu Wagin Oikawa Wakin Ayu Sportsmans Factory Outlet, 2333 E Bennett, Springfield, MO 65802....417-881-1635