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I agree on the higher water. Better spawning conditions lead to more fish for tomorrow. With that said fishing has been slow for good fish. We could have done without last nights rain. Seems to...

Anybody been on the Lake the last couple of days?

Sounds like we may be getting some more rain?

Can't seem to get a break.

This rain just won't quit. Hopefully the bulk of tonights will miss the lake.

Anybody know how much rain they got over by the lake today?

Crappoli is right on. I've learned the hard way. Kool Dry, Omnitech, Carhart, they all work for a short time but not long term. I was at an ISO meeting with some Gortex personnel and they produce...

Anybody have any good success trolling crankbaits for crappies? I've tried it at Rathbun with limited success. Usually end up with a very mixed bag. Any tricks to the trade anybody would like to...

Good luck to all. I think we are going to see some really good fish this. It would be nice if mother nature cooperates at least a little...

I hear you on the rain. I was over at the Lake dropping off the camper yesterday and things look pretty muddy. It was hard to drive away from the place, I wish I could have fished. Sounds like...

Anybody make it out this weekend? Looks like the Lake must have missed most of the rain Friday. Hopefully things are clearing up a little?

I'm planning to head over on Friday for the first time...

Really a 2 lb. fish for a large body of water in Iowa due to teh short growing season is pretty good. May be there are some bigger fish in Rathbun now that the overall numbers have been down as...

PJ- Sounds like you had a great day. Hopefullly the rain will stay away awhile and let things clear up. Is the water temperature in the upper 50's?

Buy Gortex the rest are junk. They all work for the first couple of outtings but fade fast. I learned the hard way.

Great post...you guys are giving me the fever. Hope you have a safe trip to the Ozarks.

What is everyone's biggest crappie at Lake Rathbun?

I haven't been able to get over the 2 lb. hump but I am sure many of you have.

I had 2 come into my boat over 2 lbs. last year but I wasn't...

Thanks for the advice. Do you guys have any experience using these type of units on wingdams on the Mississippi? I am trying to talk myself into the justification for the big spend? It would be...

Thanks- PJ

Anybody make it on the water this weekend?

BEC,

Looks like you got some great weather this weekend. Look forward to hearing your report.

Anybody ever used Lowrance StructureScan Sonar Imaging? I am looking at buying a new sonar unit and wondered what you guys would recommend? Some of the StructureScan demos on the internet look...

Thanks for the report. Kind of gives me the fever. If this weather holds things might get going pretty good before long as you mention. I was planning to come over for a couple of weeks starting...

Anybody go to the lake this weekend? Wondering if things were starting to clear up?

Good to see some posts on Rathbun again. It's getting to be that time of the year and I can't wait. Looks like they cut back on the flow out of the Lake. Not sure about everyone else but I am kind...