Truman Lake

[ojibwa6]

I live in Northern Wi and have a friend who has talked me into coming down to Truman Lake for some crapppies and catfish. I use 7 ft St Croix rods up here crappie fishing. I'm making up noodle jugs for the catfish. Was wondering about getting a 10-13 ft crappie rod. I would appreciate any tips on size of rod and reel and brands. Headed down the first week of May by Warsaw. Busy ice fishing now but preparing for the soft water.

[keeferfish]

Sometimes the water can be high that time of year and I would suggest having at least one 10ft rod in case you need to reach over all the floating debris that's near the bank but all depends on how you like to fish and the conditions.

I've fished when you had to drop your jig on top the floating sticks several times until it would create a hole and sink, then you would pull the fish back through the floating junk - it was pretty fun.

To me rod and reel don't matter much but go for something light so your arm don't get tired and I use braid.

[NASHVILLE]

I will be coming down March 25-28 At Grenada Lake
Looking for a place to stay that I can hook my batteries up at night.Also is there a preferred boat ramp for launching

[keeferfish]

I only go to Truman 1or2 times a year. You guys might post these questions on the MO page. Those guys will help you out.

[hdhntr]

MO slabfest will be on Truman lake first weekend of May so you should come by and you can get all the information to do well. check out camp sticky on MO site and will tell you where we will be.

[hdhntr]

as for brands whatever you like to use will do like BnM's or st croix or whatevere you like.