Fishing In S. Missouri This Weekend?

[SmokinBarrel]

Well, I am heading back to my home town of Spfld, MO for my Dad's 80th B-day, and figured I'd haul the boat down there and do some fishing, most likely Table Rock - Cape Fair area. I have only fished lakes several times, as I mainly chase trophy blue cat on the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. So, my success on lakes is minimal at best. Therefore, any pointers on where I should look on the lake for blue cats? I believe we'll try for crappie as my twin brother doesn't have the patience for catfishing, but I may convince him to give it a try. Or, should I try below Forsythe Dam for Stripers or Walley, or catfish?? I have never fished for Stripers or Walleye, but I guess I could try for catfish below Forsythe dam? Generally speaking how deep is the water below Forsythe Dam?

Is there a place to get shad or skipjack below Forsythe Dam for the Stripers or Catfish? I suppose you use minnows for the Walleye? Is it rocky or sandy below the Forsythe Dam? And what type of anchor do you use? Or do you drift?

We have to bring my Dad on Saturday in order for the ladies to prep his 80th B-day surprise upon retruning Saturday evening.

If anyone is interested in exchanging a few good areas, I would be happy to tell you a few good spots or areas to target if you ever venture up to try fishing for large Blues on the MO or Mississippi.

Sorry, this may be a double post, but I previously posted in G D Archives which isn't correct or by mistake.

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I can't help you, but Happy 80th to your Dad.

[SmokinBarrel]

Thanks. Going to try and get him out as well.