dwiebenga

Well, I enjoyed myself as usual on the lake. Going down for fish for a few days is one of my favorite activities of the year! 10/24-- Started our pretty slow up by Campbell Point. Then I nailed a nice keeper Spot on a Wiggle Wart. Then, I caught the biggest bass I have caught on the Rock three casts later. I caught a 21" 4.6 lb LM in about 8 feet of water. My next fish was a 3 lb LM on a War Eagle blade. Caught that one out of a bush. The rest of the day I caught a few non keepers on FB jigs and C-rig. 10/25--Tried a litte top water right off the bat. Caught a nice keeper Spot on a LC Wake Bait. Then, I went down the White River around Pt. 22 and caught a nice 15" SMJ on a FB Jig. Caught a few more on the FB jig, but that was the last keeper of the day. 10/26--Tough day today, I only caught 3 short Spots today. Unfortunately, my trip was called short due to some bad news from home. One of the assistant principals at Blue Springs HS passed away unexpectedly, and we had to reschedule our match with them for tomorrow. He was only 41, and it is a hard reminder for how lucky I am to have the opportunity to fish this weekend. May the Lord be with him and his family. See you all in March, and certainly in April!!!! Dave

Anyone out Thursday or Today? I am leaving at 8pm tonight...Boat is almost packed. So, correct me if I am wrong, there are numbers being caught just not quality?

Has anyone fished this area this week, that might be willing supply a little information to get me kick started. What is the water clarity like? What types of techniques are being "fruitful"? Thank you in advance and good luck to all the tournament guys and gals this weekend. Please don't run me over

Is the Corp running water? If so, How is the fishing?

Fortunately, the Weather service is predicting only "showers" for Tues-Thurs. It is only a 50% chance. Who knows. We just need stable weather to get the fishing going again, right?

Read the posts, and they will tell you everything. Wonderful people here. We all love to fish, and seem to share well. Good Luck.

Those are some great fish....looking forward to being down at the end of october. Save a few for me, my friend!

What are the dates?

The world is a small place. This is my first time on the forum in about a week....too much work. I am sorry to hear about the untimely death of Mr. Herringer. It turns out that his son and I are good coaching friends. Rob and I have been coaching together for about 4 years. Please pray for this wonderful family.

Had a great summer trip this year. Started out will Bill on Thursday morning, and he pretty much summed the trip up. It was a great morning with a Class A Guide! If you have not had the opportunity to fish will Bill....DO IT! I learned much from watching and he was very open about answering questions. I feel much more comfortable with the lake now. Friday, I tried to hit some of the same places, and the top water action was HOT again with at least 15 fish with 2 good LMs and numerous KYs. Tried my luck at the drop shot, and I was shocked...I figured it out. I caught at least 12 more woth 5 keepers on long points in about 25-30 ft. I was using Watermelon-Red worms. Saturday, was a topwater morning with 1 18inch SM and 1 19 inch LM with at least 12 more KYs. Sunday, mu topwater bite was gone 3 small whites and 1 KY. I did find some drop shot fish on some docks. 1 16 inch KY and a keeper LM mixed with some shorts. I tried a trotline for the first time with mixed results. I caught 1 gar, 1 16inch Crappie, 2 Channels ( 3 lbs and 10 lbs), and 3lb Flat head. It was fun. See you all in the Fall. Dave

Hey all, I am leaving tomorrow for a trip will Bill on Thursday. However, I promised my daughter we could do a trotline this year and see what happens at night. We will be in the Basin Hallow area of the lake. Is there any particular area that is better than another. What type of area should I look for when I am setting it in? Any help in this part of my adventure would be great. Thank you Dave

After months of waiting and watching you all have the fun, I finally get to do my own little report. I found most of the water in the area to be between 62-66 degrees. The fish were starting to bed, but were not holding. I just let them be, and do their thing. Majority of my fish were caught on the north side of the lake where the strong south wind was blowing the warmer water. Most of the fish were on the points or on banks with gravel that transitioned to larger rock. Most of these fish were caught on a 3/16 oz shakeyhead with a Zoom finesse worm in watermelon/red or a C Rig with a Fish Dr in the same color. I did catch an odd fish on fluke, FB Jig, and Grub. Then there was the rain. That changed the entire game...topwater. Monday and today I caught appoximately 30 fish on a Super Spook. These fish were in suspended chasing large schools of shad over 40-50 feet of water. It started about 6:30am and was over by 8:00 am. Overall, I caught and released 60+ fish and 18 of them were keepers. I also caught 4 white bass over 16 inches on top. Here are some pics from my long weekend.

So, these fish are untouched waiting for me...LOL

Leaving tomorrow, and just wanted to see if anyone had fished between the 39 Hwy bridge and Campbell Point. What is water temp? Bedding fish? Clarity? Any information would be greatly appriciated. Dave

Hey everyone, I will finally be down on Thursday night. With the rain, how is the clarity in the Shell Knob area? Is it muddy with water from the Kings? Also, I thought I might do some crappie fishing during the Shriners Tourn. instead of fighting with them for places. With Jug-n-Plug closed and in chaos, where could I find some minnows along Hwy 39? What have been the "hot" bass baits in the Shell Knob area? Is it the same as the other reports I have seen? Thank you for all the great posts, and I hope to add one myslef. dave

Coming down this weekend...Has it picked up at all. Last weekend was slow. Are they still pushing water? Any specific baits working better than others? Finally, boat or bank?

Hey guys, With the warm weather this week, will the stickbait bite last til next week? I am arriving for 5 days next Thursday night. Or am looking at shakey, rigs, grubs, blades, and tubes. Thank you and I will finally see you next week!!!

How many days is this tournament?

There was a good current running

Went out today and did very poor in the boat...not a bite. Went and casted near the dam from shore and caught one white. Another guy near me was using 3/8 oz chart. bucktails and caught half dozen hybrids. I did not have the proper weight to get it into the current well enough. However, I snag a 35-40lb spoonbill and got him in with 8lb test on my spinning reel. That was interesting to say the least. I am still learning the "trailrace".

How will this weather impact things? Which side of the area, Turbine side or slack water? I will be in a boat.

What is the best presentation? Drowning minnow? Or plastics and cranks.

Hoping to take my nephew down tomorrow. We will be in a boat. Any reports lately? Looking to make it a good day for him.

Stop by Tim's Fly Shop on the way to the park. He will have the best information on fly selection. Good Luck.

Hey guys and gals, I am in Kansas City, and I would love to hear Bill speak. Could someone take notes and post them or email them to me? I would greatly appriciate it. Dave