the impending weather

[dwiebenga]

Hey guys,

I have been planning a trip down over Easter and I have been intently watching weather reports for the next 10 days. The Temps are suppose to gradually fall back to the 60 degree mark for that weekend, and a cold front this coming Monday. With such a warm start to the spring and warmer than average water temps it seems. What will this do to the fish as they start to stage for the spawn? Or is it simply "time to do thier spring dance"

Dave

PS-- Is the rouge bite done for the spring???

[Bill Babler]

Dave, I have jerked that stupid thing the last two days, until I have not only worn the paint off, but dulled the hooks. It may be over.

This water has warmed so much so early, I just think there is no turning back now.

Fish two weeks ahead and see how you do.

Main mid-lake at 62 to 64 degrees. and cove pockets East and North banks in the 68 to 72 degree range.

Creeks somewhat cooler. Morning at 58 yo 59, Main lake and creeks.

[dwiebenga]

Bill,

Thank you for the information. So to clarify, the cooler weather next week should not really change things too much. "In theory"!

What has the bass and crappie fishing been like between the Hwy 39 bridge and Campbell Point. That is the area I stay around.

Thank you

Dave

[Bill Babler]

Dave, I fished that exact area yesterday morning. Did ok but not great on the bass. Have not tried the crappie.

Seems the bite is a bit better in the Kings and up the white.

Draging soft plastics is your best option on the bass.

[TRGFish]

Okay Bill, how about around Big M or Campbell Point area for the weekend?

[denjac]

SNOW!!!!

ANDERSON...PINEVILLE...MONETT...CASSVILLE...KIMBERLING CITY... GALENA...BRANSON...FORSYTH 224 PM CDT THU APR 5 2007 ...SNOW ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A SNOW ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY. SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP OVER PORTIONS OF THE ADVISORY AREA THIS EVENING...AND WILL BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES WITH VISIBILITIES FALLING TO LESS THAN A HALF MILE IN THE HEAVIEST SNOW BURSTS. WHILE GROUND TEMPERATURES ARE WARM AND SHOULD INITIALLY CAUSE MUCH OF THE SNOW TO MELT...THE SNOW IS EXPECTED TO FALL HEAVILY ENOUGH IN SOME AREAS TO CAUSE IT TO BEGIN ACCUMULATING. WHILE MANY AREAS WILL JUST SEE A DUSTING OF SNOW...A NARROW BAND OF ONE TO TWO INCHES IS EXPECTED TO FALL SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE ADVISORY AREA. SNOW SHOULD BEGIN BY EARLY EVENING OVER EXTREME SOUTHEAST KANSAS...SPREADING SOUTHEASTWARD INTO FAR SOUTHWEST MISSOURI AFTER DARK. MOTORISTS TRAVELING ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA SHOULD BE PREPARED TO ENCOUNTER DRAMATICALLY REDUCED VISIBILITIES IN HEAVY SNOW...AS WELL AS SNOW COVERED ROADWAYS BY MID EVENING. A SNOW ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

[dwiebenga]

Hey all,

I have decided to delay my trip by two weeks. I will be down the 20-22. Hopefully with more stable weather. Guess I will just have to dream about the lake and enjoy the great post from those of you lucky enough to be close.

Dave