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RM, I live in Wichita and work in Valley Center. Do you have a shop in Park City I can visit?

I have a Pflueger Echelon reel that is about 3 years old. The levelwind gets stuck when it reaches the left end of the worm guide and won't move back right unless I push it with my finger. I've tried basic cleaning and lubrication and that doesn't help. I've had baitcasters for 30 years and never had this problem. Any suggestions? Thank you any and all for your ideas. Brian

Thank you, all. I will be researching Bob Lusk's site this weekend. If things go well and you are ever in the Wichita, KS area let me know.

Thank you, all. I will be researching Bob Lusk's site this weekend. If things go well and you are ever in the Wichita, KS area let me know.

Thank you, all. I will be researching Bob Lusk's site this weekend. If things go well and you are ever in the Wichita, KS area let me know.

I guess I should add that it's less than 1 acre now and I'm considering enlarging it to about 10 acres.

I guess I should add that it's less than 1 acre now and I'm considering enlarging it to about 10 acres.

I guess I should add that it's less than 1 acre now and I'm considering enlarging it to about 10 acres.

I'm moving out to the country soon. There is a small, spring-fed pond on the property. I've gotten permission from an adjacent land owner to enlarge it. Where can I get information on doing this? What about stocking it - what fish besides bass, etc? Thanks.

I'm moving out to the country soon. There is a small, spring-fed pond on the property. I've gotten permission from an adjacent land owner to enlarge it. Where can I get information on doing this? What about stocking it - what fish besides bass, etc? Thanks.

I'm moving out to the country soon. There is a small, spring-fed pond on the property. I've gotten permission from an adjacent land owner to enlarge it. Where can I get information on doing this? What about stocking it - what fish besides bass, etc? Thanks.

Needemp - Sounds like you had a great time! I remember learning to fish a worm as a 12 year old. Took me what seemed like forever. Sounds like he's really hooked. Great job, Dad. I have 6 boys and so far none of them like fishing. I'm not giving up though. My tourney is this weekend. Can you share what lures/colors were working for you? PM me if you like.. Thanks, Brian

Anyone have an update on fishing at Lake of the Ozarks? 10 days and counting to my trip!

Thank you, Everyone! There are tons of great ideas here. Now to get out and try them!

I'm going to Lake of the Ozarks in 3 weeks for a company tournament. I've read everything I can find about the lake. Everyone says it is the greatest "dock pattern" lake there is. I'm used to tube fishing farm ponds. Just exactly how do you fish a "dock pattern?" What other differences do I need to be aware of based on the size of the lake? I don't think I've ever fished anything over about 50 acres in size. Also, I've rented a boat since I don't have my own. I've fished from a boat once in my life, but I was only 15 and not in charge. It was a guided trip on LOZ as a matter of fact. Any tips are greatly appreciated. Thanks to all of you for your help and advice.