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We have all had that idiot that rams his way in. I usually (depending on how close he gets) will aim my bow skyward at a 30deg angle and cruise by at the slowest speed possible, and might change my mind and go the other way once I pass them. It's amazing the wake you can put out

http://www.nemomarina.com/. Never used them myself, but plan on trying it this fall.

The dock is now in. Thank you MDC.

Yep, went Saturday (6/16 Larry Gale area, sunrise to noon) caught one on a worm around back of dock, caught one on a crankbait on the end of a dock, and caught two off rocks on a spinnerbait. Very slow day with lots and lots of boats. Wish I could find a pattern.

Caught double my limit of 8" crappie today around the Larry Gale access. Couldn't find any keepers, and those ones we did find were scattered. We did manage to catch some whites while trying to find them crappie. The big ones were female full of eggs. Dozen or so sub 9". Large mouths were on chunk rock with a spinnerbait and a couple on a crankbait. Rough day with the wind, but good day out.

Dock still not in. They have poured an additional concrete pillar, so I guess the new dock is going to be larger?? The new dock is NOT in the parking lot like someone told me, so I assume another month or two or three....

Any new information about the ramp lately?

I used the Crappie dock last time, but it is kinda a pain. Long waiting times for people with one person with a fiberglass boat. Hopefully the wait will be worth it. Shawnee Bend, here I come!!

Has anyone been by the Larry Gale access lately? Last report I got was the old dock was out and new one in the parking lot. I am getting sick of the Glaize area with all the rudeness and can't wait to get back to my stomping grounds, lol.

Was at Shawnee Bend area today, and caught some on the bank and but mostly around the docks. Still full of eggs, so it ain't over yet. 69 deg and slightly stained but pretty good condition, red and green was the ticket for us. What is up with all the moss this year? I haven't seen this much in years. Dock are just covered with it, and forget about the first two feet from the bank. Doesn't matter, still having a blast being out.

Welcome to LOZ! Have you enjoyed the speed demons? With all the tourney's going on, and everybody and their brother hitting the shoreline, I have started hitting the docks. Last week was the Glaze area and this week the Shawnee Bend area, and I have caught my limit each time fishing docks with spinner bait and buzz bait when I have a short strike. All of mine come in 15-30 FOW around the first 5 docks or so entering the cove. With an early Spring, it looks like they aren't playin the way they are supposed to, lol. I find it interesting that Fishinwrench is catching them shallow; I haven't caught anything less than 10'. Guess I shouldn't be throwing rocks at them turtles. I did manage to catch a 12" Black Crappie on a spinner bait though, he looked real hungry.

Nice day out. I went to the Glaize (Sat). Same conditions there but with debris past Party Cove. Crappie were there, but had to put it right in front of their nose to get em. Had another tourney going on, so the banks were stacked like chord wood with boats fighting for the same real estate. I tried to squeeze in where I could, but finally gave up around 2 pm, and started fishing docks, and had 3 keepers over 3 lb in 30 minutes (one was dang near 20"/4lbs?) Have they fixed the Gale dock ramp? Was there 3-4 weeks ago and couldn't use the dock; haven't been back since.

Was on the Glaize today. Had some pretty good luck despite the tourney going on. Caught some decent bass on spinnerbaits on the banks, and crappie around docks at 15 ft in 25-35 FOW on Red/Green tubes. Had to dodge the lightning a few times and wiped the cobwebs off the rain gear, but good day to be out.

First 2012 time out yesterday at Roach as well trying to get the bugs out. Didn't get anything above 10". Found mine at every depth around docks. I didn't start till 12 and left at 4. I kept pretty close to the ramp. I did learn that I need to head to the parts store for some new batteries. Come on Spring!!!

Haven't been on here lately, but its good to see there is a lot of new names on here giving tips and info. I look forward to providing my experiences with you as well, once I get the boat back to good working order, lol.

Are you talking about Shawnee Bend Conservation Ramp? If it is, then take Hwy 5, cross 2 bridges(once past Camdenton), take Hwy F (Toll Bridge road), hang a left onto Hwy TT (Gas station at corner), follow road to stop sign; Toll bridge turns right, but you will go straight, and at bottom of a hill on the left is the Shawnee Ramp(maybe 1-2 miles??), this road dead ends so you wont get lost, lol. http://missouri.hometownlocator.com/maps/feature-map,ftc,1,fid,716688,n,davey%20hollow%20cove.cfm(zoom in on Davey Hollow and Shawnee will show up)

Can't come too soon, huh? I am more than ready.

This is almost as good as the "Respecting the fish" thread. I am off to buy more lead spinnerbaits now. Lost two of them yesterday. Don't eat any fish from LOZ around the 5-8mm.

A friend that works with my wife, says he goes every week and catches his limit. He won't tell me anything but he uses a white crappie jig. What do I need to look for? Just drive around waiting for them to surface? The only place I have ever put in at is at the dam or just down from there off 83 (I think, Osage Bluff maybe). I normally fish LOZ, but with the traffic, I'd like to try Truman a little more and check out these whites. Anyone willing to share some info, if you are not to tight lipped. Like others, I don't want your gps locations, just some pointers.

38 views and no advice? Nevermind

Nice report. Been afraid of going to LOZ for that very reason of avoiding idiots. I've done the overnight and early morning, but not much results to show for it. May give it another try. Hurry up September!!

Prolly not the right thing to do, but I've been known to do a few "doughtnuts" in the cove by some of these rude people. It's not just tourney guys either, it's just people in general. I guess all the fish are in the cove I am in. I have meet some tourney guys that have actually went around to stay out of my way. I let them have the cove as I idled away. I'm generous to them as long as they are generous. Life is too short. Good Day!

I don't know about boat rentals, but here is a little report I did last week. I'm not as good as most on here, but I gave it a valiant try. LOL http://missouritalks.com/forums/showthread.php?67-Fishing-Report&p=67#post67

Thanks Shaker. We put it off for a couple weeks.

Coming up this Wed, wanting to know water condition. ????