Monday's Report

[rps]

Cleared the buoys at Holiday Island at 6:05. Started fishing the devils backbone at 6:25. Worked my way from Big M back to the 86 bridge before I quit.

The net result? Six species, 15 fish, and a dry net. Actually the three bluegill were large and the one white bass was nearly 2 pounds. The three kinds of brown and green bass and the one walleye were all short. Marked many fish 28 to 34 feet of water, especially on roll offs, but just couldn't get the large ones to bite.

Water temp was over 90 by 8:00 AM.

I report for teacher training Wednesday and the kids" first day is Thursday week. Maybe the boat traffic will lessen for the rest of you.

[motoman]

Thanks for the report rps. Sorry to see you have to get back at the daily grind. I love reading your regular reports. It does wonders for those of us landlocked!

[rps]

From here on I am a weekend warrior. I will try to add information where I can.

[getfished]

Yes , I too truly enjoy reading those informative reports you create from the upper end. I'm stuck here in toto land and want to try to fish the upper end some when I get back down there.

Thanks

[Hunter91]

I am sure the TR walleye appreciate you going back to school I too have enjoyed your reports on the upper end of Table Rock.

[Quillback]

Sorry to see the reports end, I keep saying I will make it up there to fish, just haven't done it yet. Seems like school is starting early this year, I'm surprised they don't wait until after Labor Day.

[Bill Babler]

This back to school deal is getting more out of hand year by year. My best buddy's kids start back day after tomorrow, the 12th. They have already told them they will be on a heat schedule. As long as they go till 1PM the day counts. I believe some of these districts know this and get started early just to get out the 1st. of May.

[rps]

The politics of education defy explanation, but between the competing camps, the net result is more school days, more teacher training days, and more criticism. If it weren't for the kids, I would quit. Fortunately, the kids are great and worth the time and effort.