Any advice or tips?

[roy_eros]

I am fishing a tournament out of kimberling city sunday and would appreciate any tips or advice any of you might have.

Thanks Roy

[Don House]

Roy, look at my fishing report on here, that might help alittle, but from what I here the Shell Knob is the area with wiggle warts, green crawdad!!!

I have a trip out of long creek and main lake tomorrow I will put how it went...

Good Luck

[petertherock]

Roy,

Follow Don's advice. The Mid-Lake area from Kimberling to the dam is my main water to fish. It's too early yet though. We need to see a couple more to three weeks of consistant warm weather for it to really turn on. You're going to have to make a run my friend and Shell Knob or up the James would be your best bet. Just be careful, read my post from March 20th about the low lake level!

petertherock

[roy_eros]

Thanks for the help looks like i'll be going to wally world to buy some wigglewarts. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

[1HawgHunter]

Peter,

Where is Shell Knob? I can not see it on the map anywhere. Thanks

[SKMO]

Peter,

Where is Shell Knob? I can not see it on the map anywhere. Thanks

Shell Knob is where the Kings River and the White River come together on the west end of the lake. State Hwy 39 crosses the lake here, about 30 miles S of Aurora MO.

[1HawgHunter]

SKMO

Thanks for the help. I fished near the darn yesterday and caught 12 bass but only one made 15". The others were from 13" to 14 3/4". Today was in the same area and caught three over 15" and foul-hooked a carp in the dorsel fine. Now that is a good fight. Thought I hooked a monster. I'll head up north tomorrow and check out "Shell Knob".

[Don House]

1Hawghunter,

Hey guy what did you catch thoses fish on? Fished up there yesterday also but had no luck...

Good Fishing

[1HawgHunter]

Hi Don,

Sorry I did not get back to you sooner. I fished up toward James but no luck. I did catch a nice 3-4 pounder in the general area I caught the 12 bass before. As far as the location, with all due respect, I need to hold off on that info until after the tournament this Sunday. Hope you understand. I think they are starting to stage for the spawn. (males) When the water warms up I think this will be a hot area. I am here on vacation and staying at Artilla Cove Resort. Will be here until the 30th. Are you a local guide?

[Don House]

1HAWGHUNTER,

Did not want to know where but with what.. Jigs, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, ect, but I do understand if you are quite.. That's all, just trying to keep track and understand our little green friends.. Yes, I'm a full time local guide down here.. Good luck on your tournament!!!