Generation Increased... Pattern Changed

[Phil Lilley]

Looks like Beaver is now running 24/7 and it's dropping a little.  Not sure what this snow is going to add but I wouldn't think much.  Should soak in real good.

Table Rock's running 4 full today.  I don't think it's because it's cold - only.  It's been colder this winter and they didn't blast the water like this.  May be they're starting to drop the lakes... let's hope so.

We'll see how anglers adjust to this flow.  Might be tough... but that's nothing new.  I do think we'll see some big trout this weekend.

RAW is Saturday.  We were thinking it was going to break the 100 boat mark but not now.  I hope not.  Because of the snow, parking is a nightmare, Cooper boat ramp is a no-go, only the city ramp will be manageable.  But I'm guessing we'll still have 60-70 teams.  We'll see.

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Can you launch a boat and leave your rig at the boat just down from fall creek?

[dpitt]

That's acacia club ramp.  It's a gravel lot with a small shallow concrete slab.  You can you just have to pay $6.00 there's a pay station. However, with low generation I don't think there is enough water for anything other than drift boats or jet boats.. no dock so you'll have to beach on gravel.   I use it when I drift down in a raft.   The angle is shallow,  so not sure V bottom hulls would work,  lot is not that big, so not sure how many it can handle.  Phil might have a better answer.

[Jhoff]

Can anyone come to the RAW weigh in and if so where is it located?  Have been way to busy to fish this winter but going to he in Branson for my daughter's dance competition.  May be able to sneak away for a little bit.

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8 hours ago, Jhoff said:

Can anyone come to the RAW weigh in and if so where is it located?  Have been way to busy to fish this winter but going to he in Branson for my daughter's dance competition.  May be able to sneak away for a little bit.

Wouldn't it be at Lilley's?  

[Bill Babler]

Just launch at Cooper to avoid problems. That ramp above Short Creek is a complete disaster except for personal water craft. It can be done but just not worth the wetness or effort. 

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54 minutes ago, Bill Babler said:

Just launch at Cooper to avoid problems. That ramp above Short Creek is a complete disaster except for personal water craft. It can be done but just not worth the wetness or effort. 

I pulled up to it in my boat to get a look.  I have a jet and could easily launch there.  Parking sux!   I'm south and it would save me a drive around the dam.  I'll stick to downtown even though it gets crowded at times.  

[Seth]

Plenty of us were using Cooper to take out and put in yesterday after the sun popped out. Friday evening it was a no go though so we used the down town ramp. That 15 degree boat ride in the dark to the dock was "brisk".

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5 minutes ago, Seth said:

Plenty of us were using Cooper to take out and put in yesterday after the sun popped out. Friday evening it was a no go though so we used the down town ramp. That 15 degree boat ride in the dark to the dock was "brisk".

How many people were downtown?  Did they post results anywhere?  Nice work on 2nd place!!!

[Seth]

9 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

How many people were downtown?  Did they post results anywhere?  Nice work on 2nd place!!!

They must have gone downstream because the traffic up near Fall Creek was fairly light after the first hour or so. Last year was the same way.

Here are the results.