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I spent the day between Campbell Point and Baxter. Water temp 63-67. Same stinky result. I could see lots of fish in the 28 to 50 foot depth, near good spawn locations (probably, last year it was pasture!). No bitey. I did hit a smalley on the head and he tried to kill my lure to protect himself. Lots o' carp rolling, the temp must be right for the spawn. It was a tru bluebird sky, except not much wind. Still beats workin. Going to try again tomorrow, maybe the incoming front will unlock the jaws. Good luck and godspeed.

Spent a couple of days in the SK area. Water temp 57 to 59 on the surface, up to 65 on Monday (air temp 81). Water stained light brown, lots of debris. Campbell Point and Big Bay ramp access roads (the actual ramp is waay down there) are open, but no easy place to turn the rig around. Central Crossing open but lots o' driftwood. Sunday the fish seemed to be relating to the normal bank. 20 to 25 feet. No bite. Monday, detected a lot of fish in 5 to 10 feet. This would be on formally dry land, in tall grass, way behind trees, parking lots, etc. No bite, probably in spawn mode. Lots of bait fish feeding on the surface, nobody chasing them, yet. Hard to visualize 930.24 feet until you are out. Completely new shoreline, lots of deep cover, fishing in treetops where the sun used to be. Sounds like the dam area may be cleaner and a little better than mid-lake. Not sure these clear water fish are tuned in to eating blind. I spooked a couple carp with the trolling motor, they were on the surface near stumps, within 2 or 3 feet of the boat. Nature will prevail, they will figure it out eventually. It was good to be out on the water. fish or no fish. Thanks to all for the tips and news. P.S., SK gas was $3.29 - $3.39. Not sure about the Marinas.

The NOAA forecast looks promising. Looks like you may hit the weather just right today, hope the front holds off till Thursday nite.

Greetings, Glad to have found this excellent forum. I have fished Bull Shoals and Table Rock since the mid-1960's. It is amazing how the tackle and techinque has changed. Used to be a purple Flip-Tail and a Blue-Silver Rebel was all you needed to haul them in. Still use my 5000c baitcaster, I admit. Got rid of the floppy, 7 foot fiberglass pole, however. My dad was a serious fisherman, (as in no talking while in the boat and such), and he had me out there as soon as I could throw a Zebco 33. Lost a lot of fish on that rig. He had me learn to baitcast with a Shakespere President, no spool release. Hard time, but I can throw just about any reel today. I have a part-time place around Shell Knob, hope to spend more time there in years to come. Thanks in advance for all the great fishing news. Signed, Rather Be Fishing.

Hello Bill, Would this be a crawdad presentation? Aka greens, browns, pbj?