Quillback

Nice!

Hmmmm, inline spinner, I need to throw one more often. My earliest bass memories are of catching bass on a Shyster.

Yeah I agree, I would think they'll be in Table Rock and Beaver before long.

Yes they are known to be in there. http://www.krzk.com/15079/zebra_mussels_found_in_bull_shoals_lake_and_taneycomo.html

Good deal!

I know what you mean, once in a blue moon when I am fortunate to hook a 3lb. smallie, if it doesn't jump and give itself away, I always think I have a 6lb. LM on.

Very nice, love to see those smallies!

Then what do you propose we do?

Not much "we" can do. We can do some feel good stuff and continue the research to find green technology that can replace carbon as an energy source. But the scientific consensus at this point is that if there are negative consequences to the carbon that is in the atmosphere, it is inevitable that we will suffer those consequences. The Chinese stated at the recent UN climate change conference that they will not sign on to anything at the 2015 meeting unless they are allowed to "temporarily" increase carbon emissions. Brazil has also indicated that they will not slow down the clearing of their rain forest. So we can continue to make minor incremental gains in carbon emission here in the US, and hamstring out economy, but it will be for naught. Global human population continues to increase - that's another issue that is completely left out of this debate.

Let's hope Big Game pitches well, I doubt Lester will give up many runs.

Good stuff!

Thanks for sharing, those are some quality fish! What did you use to catch them (if it is secret, I understand). I have to make it up there one of these days.

Well KC gets to host the A's. Pulled this from HBT: The Royals will host the Athletics on Tuesday at 8:07 PM ET. James Shields is slated to start for the Royals opposite Jon Lester for the Athletics. Should be a good one. The winner of the AL Wild Card game moves on to face the Angels in the ALDS, which starts on Thursday.

Use an EWG hook and Texas rig your bait when doing the DS around docks and brush.

Funny thing, today I was watching "Honey Hole Outdoors" which is a Texas fishing show hosted by a good bass fisherman by the name of Bill Wilcox. Good fishing show, runs weekly on Fox Sports SW on Sunday mornings - I record it. Anyway, on today's show, Bill was fishing a drop shot on a bait caster. He was flipping it around docks and cover and felt that the BC set up gave him better control and accuracy in that situation. I usually use spinning tackle with the DS, but I'm mostly using it in deep, open water situations, I can see using a BC when working it around cover and docks. I also like using a light spinning setup in the open water situation as most of the fish are 12-16" spotted bass, they are just a lot more fun on light tackle. And I'm using a 1/8 oz weight, I can flick it out there 30-40 feet with my spinning gear and watch the line as it sinks, lots of bites come on the fall. I'm not saying it's the best way for all, but it works for me.

Thanks for the reports folks, funny how things change this time of year, but it seems the jig bite is getting pretty consistent.

That rainbow is ridiculously fat.

That run to Eureka Springs seems to be a popular one. Came back from Table Rock on Friday, 62 west bound was almost a constant stream of motorcycles heading out that way.

Did you see any motorcycles in the area?

Well they had a chance yesterday with the Tigers losing. Duffy couldn't last more than 2 innings. He needs to get right because they are going to need him in the playoffs (should they advance past the wild card game).

Big win for Mizzou. Seems to be some parity this year in the SEC.

I'd stick to channel cats, much less likely to breed and get out of control in a pond.

Don't have an online copy either. But it is for real.

Yeah it's really sad, and you're right, the play calling in the 2nd half was a head scratcher.

I'm so ticked right now, but I have to vent. A killer tripping penalty that nullified what could have been a set up for a touchdown that probably would have won the game. What makes it worse is that is was on the other side of the line and did not effect the play at all. Totally unnecessary and just plain stupid. 2 fumbled snaps from center. A&M receivers getting behind the Arkansas secondary and scoring easy TD's. Hogs could have won this game, but they beat themselves with the stupid stick. Grrrr.....