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D & J Marine (Dave & John) in Oregon, Mo. They're a small dealer but they'll be competitive and John is a first rate mechanic and rigger. Tell them Mark sent you. I bought an Alumacraft from them a...

There are several main lake brush piles located along the channel areas in the lake. If you can locate some of those; drifting, slow trolling, etc. is a good bet. Depending on wind a 1/16 or 1/8 oz....

Water is hard up here; had a good fishing fall though. Looks like I'll be waiting til spring unless I can travel somewhere.

Take in the view of the lake, take a nice deep breath and give thanks that I am hitting the water for another great day!

Yes, I'm always checking what's for lunch on any kind of fish I'm catching. This fall the crappie have been bulging with shad up to 3" or so.

I've always filleted my crappie but I read now and then about guys scaling them and cooking them whole. I've never tried this but would like to. I'm all about not wasting anything. Anyone out there...

Good going! I was up there yesterday and today. Cleaned 25 yesterday and the wife and I cleaned 19 today. Like you said; most were pretty nice fish. Caught about half trolling cranks early and the...

I've been absent most of the summer! I fished last Saturday but the wind drove me off. I'm on vacation all next week and plan on hitting the lake several times. Fished last fall through Nov. 28;...

Good job; I haven't been able to get up there much this summer but I know they're there!

Most hold up pretty well but it's been my experience for all my fishing equipment (rods, reels, baits, line) that the less exposure to extreme heat the better. Even a covered boat sitting in the sun...

Wow! I like it. Did you have that made? I've been looking for something like that; maybe not quite that big.

I love dogs; it hurts bad when you lose them. You're to be commended for giving the "foster dog" a happy home to live out his life.

At least it wasn't a big head carp!!!

That's outstanding; congradulations!!! Don't think I caught the lake though??? Can't blame you if you don't tell!

What kind of oil are you using and is it fresh? Sometimes the oil breaks down if used too much or gets too hot. Also, make sure the fillets are patted fairly dry before breading. Not sure about the...

Didn't make it last weekend; plan on going up Saturday if the weather cooperates. Thunderstorms here today.

I think I saw you again up there last Saturday? The wife and I were in the Alumacraft Magnum 175. Still a little ways to go I think but it should get better!

I have to agree on fried crappie; there's nothing better, however I came across your recipe and the wife and I tried it just as you did it except I added a couple more spices. We used a baking stone...

I've been up there the last two Saturdays; the fishing is tough right now (at least for me)! Caught a few dinks but it should steadily improve. Water temp Saturday was 56-57but the upper half of the...

6 to 8" as of now.

I voted Chartreuse but actually I use RED most of the time. These two colors are what I use 90% of the time. Always going to try something else but you know how that goes!

Sorry to hear this news. This is a sad reminder of how our love for fishing and the water can turn tragic in an instant. Thoughts and prayers to this man's family.

Sorry to say; not as often as I should. Trying to get in the habit of wearing it when running. I usually do wear it when I'm alone, especially in cooler weather. I need to do better on this!! Thanks...

Shimano Sahara 1500s and 2500s. I use other reels too but these are really good all around reels for me.

I have a Merc 115 4 stroke and I love it for the kind of fishing I do (a lot of idling, etc.) It really wasn't that much heavier than the opti (it was more expensive) but worth it to me. If I ever am...

Don't know a lot about bass boats but I think I'd go for the Ranger if these are your choices.

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IMO; Cabelas really does have it figured out. Never had a bad experience with them.

D & J Marine; Oregon, Mo. 660-446-2618 Give them a call. I know them and they'll do right by you. A little way from you but it might be worth it. They sell SeaArk and I bought my Alumacraft from...