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The original conversation was numbers of fish. Period. Hence I said post spawn. Then all of the other variables came into play. Jeff

OK, a little needs to be added to this, to fully understand the conversation we were having: The question came up about the water temp at the last Road Trip. I remembered it being high 60's, which would put it AFTER the first wave of spawn, and probably after the second major wave. Needham remembered it being high 50"s and low 60's which would be early first wave. Boats were averaging close to 50 fish per day and some over 100. I made the statement, that is why I love post spawn, BECAUSE THEY ARE SO EASY TO CATCH. Which sprung this question. Are they easier to catch pre or post spawn, NOT which is the bigger feed up. I still say they are easier to catch post spawn. I guess that is close to the same argument of bigger feed bag, but not really. Now to the point of bigger feed up pre or fall- around here that is a no brainer.... FALL. Right now as we speak, water temps in the high 60's again and the shad are gathered in the millions in the backs of coves in 0-8 FOW and i is a constant chow down. So much that it is aggravating for so many anglers as to not being able to catch any because there is so much natural food. You will hook a fish that will puke up numerous shad on the way and in your boat. it is an absolute gorge. By pre spawn, the shad kill has already happened, and yes I know they feed big pre as well, but it cannot simply be as much as the fall at least on the TVA lakes we fish the most. Jeff

Chris, Some of the best shots I have ever seen from you, and that is a BIG statement, from all of the quality shots you have posted. National Geo quality there..... Jeff

What are the dimensions of the boat? Jeff

Welcome to the forums! Jeff

Very cool. I will be on the river in Arkansas Friday and Saturday. The following weekend if they are pulling water I will be there more than likely. Let me know how you do! Jeff

I live North of Birmingham and it doesn't get too bad!!!! Jeff

Man I love smallie fishing on the river. How was the bait? Get it from Gant's? Notice the for sale sign? Jeff

I have yet to run into any............... Jeff

Glad you are feeling better now. Sorry it has been a rough going, but keep the bright future in your mind! Jeff

Wow! That hing is mutant looking! Jeff

Got to see what you shoot! Jeff

Welcome to the forums! Jeff

Here is my personal carry. Let me know if you have any questions about the build. It is fairly simply and easy to figure out! Jeff

If you want less pressured bass with the same feeding, stocking and growing season, check out our sponsor, Lake Baccarac Lodge. Let me know if there is anything I can do to set anyone up with a trip as well! Jeff

Welcome to the forums! Jeff

Welcome to the forums! Jeff

What? No way the Lake O produces more 10lb + fish than Falcon. Jeff

Can't say as I do. But I was so enthralled in circle track, I didnt venture out much past that. Jeff

Yes sir. Ricky Stenhouse Jr and I grew up racing together. His father built every engine I ever ran once out of karts. Jeff

My step dad and his best friend are in the infield now. I am at home. I actually skipped this year, but I will text Ricky and tell to send me her #!!!!! hahaha Jeff

Nice fish! Congrats on the possible PB! Jeff

Welcome to the forums! If it were me, I would go to Falcon, and the earlier the better! Jeff

Francho with the memory of an elephant! Jeff

I caught a ton of fish last year on the road trip, c-rigging a hot pink frog in 25 fow!!! Jeff