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[Kayser]

Friends scheduled a bachelor party for this weekend, staying on Indian point- Cottage Inn or something like that. I didn't think about fishing, but they rented a bass boat for a while on Saturday, and I can't resist trying new water.

I don't have a way to fry, grill, or even clean fish, or transport them home, so this is a strict C&R venture. Making bass a decent option. I was thinking about early morning, throwing 10" red culprit worms at bluff ends and dragging 15-30 fow with them (my LOZ go-to). If I'd be better with a dark jig/craw, or deep cranks, or spoons, or just finding crappie, catfish or carp instead, I'd love to hear about it. Not looking for a public post or your honey hole, pm is fine, or some vague idea of what to do. And I'd be more than happy to reciprocate with knowledge about the Rolla area.

I'd just like to catch something after a long summer of nothing in Chicago. This weekend has been a long time coming.

Thanks,

Rob

[rps]

Bill Babler just posted a report about down lake. Bo (merc1997) and Alex Heitman did as well. Probably the best information you will find. Check out Pete Wenners and Bill Beck's web sites as well.

[MOPanfisher]

The TR guys will give you some good info. All I will say is you mentioned two things that can be dangerous when combined, bachelor party and bass boat. Make sure you guys are safe from yourselves and others, PFDs etc.

[Kayser]

I'm not drinking in the boat- DD in the boat, because I'm not dealing with the water patrol or accidents.

Safety first, fishing second, beer whenever.

[Sore Thumbs]

Atta boy.

[MOPanfisher]

Good Man.