Buying A House Kc Area

[ozarkgunner]

Without a doubt. No Question Period. Shell Knob is the fishing capitol of Table Rock Lake. No where, at anytime can any other lake section compete with the shear numbers of bass that can be caught from point 18 to Eagle Rock, it is the mecca for numbers.

I did not mention size or derby winning fish. I mean shear numbers of fish. In the past I have seen full day guide trips based out of Big Cedar run to Shell Knob to fish. I have seen trips from Cape Fair run to the mouth of the Kings. It is still not uncommon at all, even last year with the 4 buck a gallon gas to have full day guide trips out of Kimberling City, run to Shell Knob.

If we as guides ask each other where we were fishing today, and how we did and you say I was at the Knob today, anything you say dosen't count, as you are expected to have nailed them. Most all the guides, and a very high percentage of the locals, can catch bass in numbers 365 days a year out of Shell Knob. You can't say this for the rest of the lake.

Am I saying Shell Knob is the best fishing on TR. YOU BET

Four stroke motors take a little bit of the pain out of the long run up to Shell, but Bill is right. Shell is where it is at on TRL. By contrast, I think the area around the Dam/ IP is the hardest to fish 365 days a year.

[dtrs5kprs]

Where would be best for size.....not numbers? A wise man once told me there were more of the three types of bass in Shell Knob, but there are more LM in the James. Time of year and all of that being taken into consideration.

I seem to do better on size (avg weight at least, with an occasional big fish) about 1-2 miles either way of 13, for all 3, with decent numbers. But I fish weird, or so people tell me. I used to do very well around Baxter, but have not for a few years, although the best fish I have caught on the lake was in Little Indian. Did ok in the lower James last fall, but had not been up there much since the kill several years ago.

[rps]

Shell Knob is a run from here at the upper end. In my 90 hp I am 40 minutes away. Way too much good water to make the run worth it very often. On the other hand, slips up here are comparatively cheap and safe.

Every part of the lake has advantages and speed bumps. Just be sure you keep fishing!

rps

[Bill Babler]

T. Here is a pretty good breakdown.

Heavy Weather this time of year, from Point 9 to Long Creek. Big SMJ's, LM and the biggest K's on the lake live here, but they know what your thinkin. Got to have a little weather to pull the wool over there hungry eyes.

Spawn, April thru the 1st of June. Campbell Point to Long Creek, and up to point 12 on the James River produce superfine quality bites.

June 1st. till July 1st. NO QUESTION, THE UPPER JAMES RIVER. THis is the breadbasket of TRL and is the heart and soul of our fishery. After the spawn, post spawn this is the place to be, like no other.

July thru Sept. Kimberling City deep K bite is at its best and it can be fantastic.

Oct. Thru Now . Long Creek to Buttermilk and Point 11 thru point 23 will do you right.

Not died in the wool, but if someone has a better idea I would love to hear it.

Shear numbers of both non and keeper bass year around from point 16 to point 22, no questions asked.

THis is 30 years on the rock and still a pretty young 53. Things have changed, but this is what remains, and it is very good.

Good Luck out there.

[Tom Spence]

Ranger I don't know about home break ins down there, maybe you could call the local pd and they might be able to give you an idea of areas and trends. Same thing goes in the big city as in a small town for crime though...an ounce of prevention goes a long way. One thing I do know, if I could help it I'd trailor the boat and try to keep it at the house. Stuff gets taken off of and from docked boats more than folks think and with summer coming it will only get more common. And welcome to the area!

[ness]

Ohhh. I get it KIMBERLING City. I was thinking the other KC. Now this all makes more sense. )

[Ranger Z22]

Well after a lot of trial, tribulation, myself and the wife will be homeowners, in Reeds Spring. Closing 4th of July weekend.

The bankers can't make up their mind if we are in KC or RS, who cares we got a home at the lake!!

I am looking forward to fishing throughout the summer, and want to give the "off" season a try, (Dec, Jan, Feb) I am sure the fishing will be great, and if it isn't who cares, better be out slinging a jig than sitting at home.

Still have a chance to get a boat stall in a 6 stall dock. Mr. Babler didn't think more than 10 to 15 for a stall, is the opinion on this still the same? Would not leave the boat there when I am not, but as a convience maybe.

Thanks

Z22

[motoman]

Congratulations Ranger! I hope to be in your shoes someday. That's exciting stuff!

[Don House]

Well after a lot of trial, tribulation, myself and the wife will be homeowners, in Reeds Spring. Closing 4th of July weekend.

The bankers can't make up their mind if we are in KC or RS, who cares we got a home at the lake!!

I am looking forward to fishing throughout the summer, and want to give the "off" season a try, (Dec, Jan, Feb) I am sure the fishing will be great, and if it isn't who cares, better be out slinging a jig than sitting at home.

Still have a chance to get a boat stall in a 6 stall dock. Mr. Babler didn't think more than 10 to 15 for a stall, is the opinion on this still the same? Would not leave the boat there when I am not, but as a convience maybe.

Thanks

Z22

Congrads and Welcome to the Lake!!! Not just a great place but a great place to call home..

Good Fishing

Don

[crazy4fishin]

Congrats Z22 on making the jump to TRL......If I could find a job down there I would be right with you!

Until then I will have to settle on the once a year trips and envy you guys the rest of the time.