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a good source of all MDC areas is .... http://newmdcgis.mdc.mo.gov/public-maps-gallery-1.4/public-maps-gallery/index.html the main map I use is the "Fish Attractors" map.....

Too the right as you are going up (south) in Sons creek....

Looks like SMART way to go.. for someone who don't use down rigs 90% of the time...You gave me a idea to try on my boat !!!!! Thanks

The first two pictures, the boat is two days from the factory ... Third picture is from 5 years ago, when I took the doctor that got ALL the cancer out of my wife, and his son fishing... I had told the doctor “I can’t afford much, but I could take him on a fishing trip, as my “thank you” for saving my wife... Fourth one is the granddaughter’s fishing trip last year... Last one I took about a month ago, to send to a friend ... Not bad for 15 years and I have even had it on Lake Fork twice !!!!!

I have a set but, they have notes on them and are not for sale.... The set I have are the "second edition" copyright date is 1975.. If you know any business or person in/around Springfield that could copy them - we could talk....

Found this web site and the data is from aug 8th... most guys that fish regularly already know this but, great info for those that don't know what depth to be fishing, this time of year.... http://www.bwdh2o.org/beaver-lake/lake-data/ Just click on the picture of the thermocline when you go to the site.. I'm not sure how offen it is updated......

If you don't want to touch your fish -- QUIT FISHING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I goggled auto lift trolling motor and got 20 or so web site and 4 where to buy... https://www.google.com/search?q=trolling+motor+auto+lift&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

I called the Stockton office this morning and asked what ramps are open and was told--- "All ramps are open, they have moved all the courtesy docks to be accessible"... But, as we know most have water in the parking lots which means you can't launch with out backing your whole rig 10-20 feet into the water......

I have a 2007 Jag M-25JQ ... It has everything you are looking for but the bunk beds... It has a queen bed, the couch folds out to a double bed and the dinette makes into a double bed.. I can send pictures... It has less than 3000 miles on it and looks new in and out and everything works..... It self contained.. everything, but the microwave, works off the battery or propane... PM me with your address if you want pictures and list of options .. Need to get 14600 for it.....NADA book is 13545 - 16330...

I went to the USGS site to see what is happening at Stockton and the banner at the top of the page was....... PLANNED UPGRADE: We will be upgrading software on all servers starting on Wednesday 8/7/2013. All real-time data will continue to be available at http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis. WaterWatch maps will continue to be updated. My 48 years of working with and upgrading computers - tells me there will be "GLITCHES" .... so data may or may not be available for a while......

Great data... OXY is more important than temp, when determining activity level of the fish......

Glad I wan't on Turnback early this morning !!!!!!! http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mo/nwis/uv/?site_no=06918460&PARAmeter_cd=00065,63160,00060 That would have been quite a ride !!!

Nice report.... I love the "blow by blow" type of reports.... Makes me feel like I am right there in the boat with you....

The link your are looking for is:: http://www.ozarkanglers.com/white-river-walleye-on-worm-harness/ GREAT INFO !!!!!!!!

sms_alum... YES, I know I seen that requirement on the MDC web site somewhere !!!!!!!!!!!!

OLD PLUG -- you stated " In Missouri you are not allowed to submerge a light. ".... I don't know where you got this info but the MDC website http://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/regulations/general-fishing-rules/general-fishing-methods says :: """" Use of Lights As an aid to fishing methods, an artificial light may be used only above the water surface. However, while fishing by pole and line only, underwater lights may be used to attract fish. New! Underwater lights also may be used when bowfishing on lakes, ponds and other impoundments. """""

WOW !!!!! Being a "twice-a-year-to-Beaver" fisherman::: THANK YOU !!!!!!! I can only get down there once in the spring and once in the fall but, excellent ideas for finding fish.. The one I use most is the one above -- "I tell people if they want stripers they are not hard to find just go out early and look for all the center consule boats with (STRIPER GUIDE) on them. Give them space but those guides are usually on active fish.." I always give the guides plenty of space and have never had problems with any of the guides..... Thanks again for all the data you provide to us less fortunate stripper chasers ......

GREAT to see your back ( and your reports !! ) That is good (?) news that the crappie were 12-14 foot ... That will make all the troller's happy... Good to see you up and at them again !!!!!!

Thanks for the report.. The wife and I are headed up there and appreciate the report.. Now we know which arm to start in....

If you are going thru Willard & Walnut Grove (160/123), then Lakey's bait shop is just before you get to 123 / 215 where you turn to go to Bona ( Cedar Ridge )... They are open (basically) day break to dark... 1-417-694-8012

Here are to links that are real time data for missouri lake and streams...just scroll thru to find Stockton, Turnback, ETC... http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mo/nwis/current/?type=lake&group_key=NONE http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mo/nwis/current/?type=flow&group_key=basin_cd

Like I said in my post (Stockton 5/28/13) THANKS for the heads up on the bass putting on the feed bag..

Sounds good -- as soon as we get done with the tornado threats ....... Next week hopefully ....

After the wife caught 3 crappie and a walleye trolling, while i'm casting - I started trolling also !!!!!!! I did catch the 19" walleye working a bone "McStick" in about 6' of water....