Will Beaver Freeze Over?

[Ham]

Fun weather cycle we are right now. PLEASE keep us posted Bobber. Saturday afternoon should be the ice up peak.

[jeb]

I only fished around the Prarire Creek Marina area last night, but no ice anywhere up this way. That could easily change in the next few days, though. Brrrr!

[fishofexcellence]

Anybody have any water temps for Praire,Horseshoe, Hickory, or Dam Area ? Hoping to get the boat back in the water as soon as I can get off mountain. Looks like we have some good days coming next week.

[Donna G]

Jan. 1 at the Polar Bear it was 42-46 degrees where we fished - Prairie Creek up a little ways. Hubby went back this week before it got stupid cold and fished 41 degree water same general area. He figures it has probably dropped to the high 30's now. Think we are headed to LOZ next weekend. If we're going to fish frigid might as well practice. First Central Pro-Am is LOZ this year March 6-7. Normally goes to Beaver first then LOZ in April. Beaver is April 3-4 this year.

Headed to the boat and tackle show in Joplin tomorrow. It's indoors.

See below.

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You get free admission and can talk with professional anglers Denny Brauer and Randy Blaukat along with other local and regional fishing experts this weekend at the Bill’s Marine Boat Show in Joplin today, Friday January 8th and Saturday January 9th.

Seminars include information on area lakes like Grand, Table Rock, and Bull Shoals as well as the latest winter and spring techniques and tackle for bass and crappie. Hours are 9 to 9 both days at the Jack Lawton (edit) Convention Center located at 5300 South Range Line in Joplin. Hourly door prizes both days along with free hot dogs and sodas midday on Saturday only.

See the all new 2010 Z521 Ranger at the show, the boat that is the buzz with today’s professional anglers. There are great prices on a select number of last year’s Ranger models as well as the best deals in the area on late model demos available with remaining factory warranties. Come to the free show and guarantee yourself that 2010 will be your best fishing year ever.

Happy boating,

Bill’s Marine

231 South Hwy 37

Monett, MO 65708

Phone: (417) 235-6078

[jeb]

It was still at 44 degrees around Prarire Thursday. Planning on hitting it again tomorrow, so will see if how much it changed.

[bobber]

.........this is what it looks like!!

[Hogfan]

We were out that way this evening and took some photos around the Hwy 412 bridge. If you get out and listen it almost sounds alive with all the sounds the ice makes.

[jeb]

Looks like I'll have to stay down lake today! Prarire Creek cove is frozen all the way across way up towards the creek, and a few feet of ice out from the sides in spots. But it melted off a bit yesterday, and I'm looking forward to getting out there today!

[Quillback]

So Jeb did you go? Yesterday was a little warmer, but not warm enough for me to even think about it.

[jeb]

Yes, I went. Was out from about 10-4. It was actually pretty darn nice. Fished quite a bit of the time with no gloves, and was comfortable. Never even lit the propane heater. No ice anywhere in the Prarire Creek area. I was going to run down lake to the Van Hollow/Rocky Branch area, but my depth finder was showing massive amounts of fish near home, so I stayed put. Fishing was pretty slow, though.

BTW, Cabelas brand 6# flouro sucks on spinning reels. Spent way too much time messing with tangles from that.