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Anybody got any info on the heated dock at Hillsdale? Can you fish outside too? Any one catching any?

Don

Haven't seen much from Smithville, any reports or info? Still deep or starting to move??

Don

I'm sure some locals will chime in here, but for me, I would look to Lake of the Ozarks. Can't give any help on lodging, but I'm sure you will get plenty of suggestions.

Don

So, bought permits on-line, now under a shelter at home order for KC area starting next week. Guess the the crappie will be safe from a lot of us for awhile!!!
Don

Smithville ramps open??

Don

Curious as to what hook you are using. Switched to sickle hooks little over a year ago, can honestly say VERY rare to miss or not get a good hookup.
Don

Any ice anywhere? Ramps open? Looking at Thursday for a trip up.

Don

Move till you find active biters. Most of mine lately have been on main lake brush, over the top in 15 - 20 ft. They might get a little tighter or on the side of the piles with the recent cool...

Renegade:
Check out Ozarkanglers.com, forums, Table Rock. Look for posts from Bill Babler a local guide. Bill posts very frequently, and he tells it like it is.

Don

Brush Creek, it's the first big creek on the left heading down lake from the bridge.

Don

I bought Hummingbird units when I ordered my new boat in 2016. Side scan at the console, down scan at the bow. I am not unhappy with the side scan, but there is a learning curve. I spend most of...

Docks, brush, or bridges?

Don

You might want to try rigging Jackson Branch just around the corner going right from ramp, or Cedar Creek just around the corner going left from the ramp. Watch the water color, we may get some...

BUT, you're only 1.5 hours from Truman for crappie!!!!

Bought a new one last year, was surprised at the property taxes. Much lower than in years past. Call the appraisers office, they should be able to give you an idea.

Don

Blackhawk:

Just a couple of questions, not looking for spots, which arm and are they on the bank or off? I'm really new as far as crappie on Smithville, wife doesn't fish much but wants to go...

Ozarkanglers.com forum, click Table Rock link. Best up to date info out there.

Don

Thanks for those who chimed in!! Gives me some starting options.

Don Rogers

As stated in title, starting to fish Smithville due to closeness to home. Wanting to know what the general pattern for this time of year. Which arm would you fish? Have the fish started to move...

Long time lurker, now a member. Interested in fishing the docks at Smithville, which marinas are open to this type of fishing, cost, hours?? Had a tough year at Melvern last winter, looking for...