skunked_again

Reborn.

I have a derb as well. Going to be a lot of boats on that pond for a long time to come.

2 days on Grand. One bite. True story.

https://www.facebook.com/darren.graham.54/videos/1045443969577015 True story.

If anyone is looking to road trip, avoid Table Rock for a few weeks. Fishing so very tough right now.

For anyone looking to take a ride, Table Rock is starting to come on. The big bite is still after dark, but the daylight bite was good also. Had a personal best Spot last week on a spinner bait. White or close too is good. Good jig bite, not much top water. There are jerk bait fish out there. Those bites were skinny bass. Square bill. I fished mostly ledges. The only good bank fishing was from Piney Creek up to Cape bridge. Late in the day I dropped the spinner bait and picked up an underspin with any run of the mill soft, white, shad bait. I used 3/8th tungsten. This is what the bait looks like. Def would do again soon. I tossed all types of jerk baits from Megabass to Rapala. The best for me was the Jenko 110 suspending, in of all colors Table Rock. Caught fish the whole time. Well done.

Anyone willing to drive a bit, Truman and Stockton are both fishing well. The high water has made both lakes a jig pitching paradise. For Truman take your DT-14, and scrounger type baits for when the sun gets real high. I had the HD Swimmer as the trailer. Look for gravel banks. The Ned rig was money on Stockton when the sun got high. I would bet a tube on 1/16 oz would be hot too. Something is up with Gardner. The lake is off.

I had a Shimano Cumara I broke about 2" from the tip. I did THIS to fix it. The process works very will if you take the time to fit the outer rod. The only time I can feel much difference is on light baits. You might consider this as an option next time.

So... Anyone get the boat out today? lol

Cedar Lake in Olathe used to give up nice fish. Today it gave up nothing.

Not true at all. I've had 3 Trackers as well as an older Nitro. The only issue I has was the boat builder (employee for manufacturer) did not glue in the water pick-up inlets and they leaked. Then the mechanic at BPS destroyed the floor fixing that under warranty. My brother bought a Lowe from Cabelas and had to return the boat because he had to bilge non-stop. Their mechanic couldn't fix the issue. My V-16 is tough. Has a 90hp Merc 4 stroke. Pushes the boat great. I fish the Bass Bash on LOZ in that boat if that tells you anything.

Personally I'd look for 1990's 17' bass boat with working trolling motor and build that. You'll have a bigger selection in the end. The price difference is smaller than you might think. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/127799329152264/?ref=search&referral_code=undefined

I tried Edgewater and they were booked as well. Thanks though. That looks nice. Ended up at Kings Cove Resort.

The normal resort we stay at on Table Rock Lake is full this year for our trip. Anyone have suggestions for the Kimberling City area?

Fishing over timber? 36 degree water? I'm not sure. I've had the baits swell on me but the bill breaking is new.

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I have a few jerkbaits with broken bills. A post on facebook suggested Megabass would replace the baits if I pay shipping. Does anyone have experience doing this?

I had forgot about this. Tried to sink the new tin boat on Melvern Lake.

I went out just to practice flutter spoons. I don't think I got bit on those but it was impossible to not toss a jig and throw the jerkbait. Also broke my transducer off the trolling motor first thing so I had a hard time staying on the bait.

When my powerhead was rebuilt the person I hired was extremely sloppy to the point I had to recarpet the front deck. This is the results. Removed the foam pad from the seats and covered them in carpet. Built an aluminum frame to mount a deck extension.

Gardner is still giving up a few fish on jigs and jerkbaits. 39 degrees, ice in the back. Shad are balled up.

I'll have a Helix 9 and a 1197si on the front deck. Suggestions for the transducers?

Regardless of head style, the trailer affects how the bait swims. A shad type trailer will have the bait rocking side to side overly exposing the hook. A craw type trailer will keep the hook more vertical making the bait less likely to catch grass as it passes.

Fishing a solo Shriners tourney on Truman lake tried to put the boat on the trailer with the trolling motor down.