dwiebenga

Had a great day. It is always my favorite fishing event of the year!

Sounds like a long day for me, but I will be there! Bringing my custom hand tied jigs with me. All shapes and sizes $4 each. All my profits support a local youth ministry as a scholarship for summer camp.

Any thought on moving event yet? High of 40 on Saturday.

I recently stayed at Quail Cove. Nice people and good rates. The Steak Inn is fantastic. Fishing is WAY BELOW AVERAGE IN THAT AREA! LOL!!! NO FISH THERE! 😀

Licking my wounds from this weekend. Hopefully Walters gets me a few more points. Anyone know what happen to Menendez?

Well....slow start for me and I switched Crews out late last night! Should have kept to my gut

I love the Falcon Cara Cranker for my Rock Crawlers.

Happy Birthday friend! Hope the year brings you much happiness and health!

I am in this year. Jim (@stinger160) is a “snow bird” this year so I am not 100% he will be in town. Might be flying solo, but love see all you guys.

I was talking with @stinger160 about our trips on Table Rock versus lakes up in the Kansas City area. We are so comfortable putting the boat in 50-70 feet and fishing all weekend, and when it is available we will go shallow for the Crawler or Blade bite. However, at home, we stay shallow almost all year. It seems strange to venture out to 15-20 feet deep. We both agree we need to venture out and fish deeper on our local pressured lakes. There are probably some big sacks to be caught that are rarely targeted. Just interesting to reflect on my own behavior fishing based upon the body of water.

I am blessed to have learned a bit from both of you personally and on the forum. Thank you for all you do.

I use the VMC Mooneye jighead and the Armor Shad, and it is a pretty inexpensive rig

Well done!

I am always in.

Made our yearly December trip, and had similar results to other posters. WT: 56-57 Boat Depth: 45-75 ft Structure: Bluff ends with Deep cedars and chunk rock Caught about 25 fish with about 10 keepers (all three species). Majority of our fish were caught on the 2.8 Keitech with a 3/8 oz head slow rolled through the tree tops. I was also able to “video game” a couple nice Spots on the Damki rig. Here are a few pics from the trip.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good winter boot for fishing. I am looking for something that is waterproof and warm. I am willing to spend $125 or maybe a little more. I have looked a Huk, but do not see what I am looking for. Thank you for your help.

Just wanted to take a moment to thank all of the veterans today. I know there are a number of the men and women who post on this board that serve and/or served our nation, and I just wanted to say THANK YOU!

I use two setups: Smaller baits: Spinning Rod (Falcon Cara) and 8lb Invizx Larger baits: Casting Rod (Falcon Cara Jerkbait Special) and 10lb Invizx I will agree, I fatique faster with the spinning rod.

My only connection is watching him on TV. It was amazing to watch him get into the zone and smash smallmouth on the Northern lakes. If I remember correctly, held the heaviest weight for a day until Table Rock a couple years ago. Is my memory accurate?

Gentlemen, my goal of this post tonight was to honor the passing of a modern legend in the sport of bass fishing and a great family man. All I ask is to please keep it to talking about his legacy. I am a man of faith, however, my intention was not to enter into a discussion on the topic of spirituality. My goal was to discuss Aaron and bring his passing to the attention of all of my friends and fellow fishermen. If my comments touched off a touchy topic, I am humbly sorry and will request the post to be removed if necessary. I never had the honor of meeting Aaron. Anyone on the forum have a “personal” Aaron Marten story?

It has been announced tonight that Aaron Marten has passed on to be with our eternal Father in heaven tonight. His wife posted about an hour ago that his terrible battle with brain cancer ended this evening. Please keep his family in your prayers along with the other brother we lost this week. Definitely have a heavy heart after this week.

We lost a great man and fisherman, and the Lord gain a son. Blessings to his family and all those needing his comfort.

I agree. I think we "merge" the two events into our traditional March event. Great way to kick off the season and remember why the brotherhood is so important.

Good Luck this weekend to all of you. Unfortunately, Jim and I will not be able to attend.

Jim and I may be in. Just looked at my calendar and things are looking better.