The last regular season of the Tackle HD Joe Bass Team Trail Table Rock Division was started with a moment of silence in memory of the 20th anniversary of this tragic day in history. The teams took off on a beautiful morning with no wind. A slight breeze kicked up later in the … [Read more...]

Hot steamy conditions greeted the anglers that gathered at Shawnee Bend for the culmination of the 2021 Tackle HD Joe Bass Truman Division.  Scorching weather made for some uncomfortable fishing, but the salty anglers proved their mettle as several strong limits were brought to … [Read more...]

The final Tackle HD Pomme event sponsored by TNT Quick Shop proved a variety of patterns to be working throughout the lake. Some guys opted to fish deep in order to stand in the check line, while others found enough quality bites shallow to stand at the top of the pack. Taking … [Read more...]

48 teams showed up for the season finale of the Tackle HD Mark Twain Lake division sponsored by 154 Marine. The tournament was a make-up date from the July 11 cancelation. Pre-tournament reports were that the bite was improving, as the Corp had been steadily pulling water from … [Read more...]

With the mercury pushing 100 degrees on the final event of the Tackle HD Table Rock Antique Division, the dog days of summer did not keep these old Ozarks hounds on the porch. Persistence and dedication from Joe Bass Team Trail anglers proved Table Rock lake is a great fishery, … [Read more...]

August weather is as unpredictable as the fishing in Missouri. This day started with sprinkles, then the sun and wind then more showers. The fishing according to the anglers were scattered and tough to come by. The Joe Bass anglers however found the combinations to bring in some … [Read more...]

The Tough Bite Continues at Mark Twain Lake. 42 Teams showed out for the fourth of five Mark Twain division tournaments sponsored locally by 154 Marine. Mark Twain Lake is a traditionally TOUGH lake to fish. However 2021 has been an extra tough on the North East fishery, as … [Read more...]

On the day that would eventually lead to some locally heavy rainfall and extreme flooding, 50 teams took a shot at trying to solve the Pomme puzzle. With rising water and below average temps the week prior, the typical deep brush pile pattern did not dominate this month’s Tackle … [Read more...]

As seems to be the norm, conditions have roller-coastered since the June event with scorching heat and dry conditions replaced with relatively mild temps, for summer in Missouri, and rain, enough to raise the lake to 11’ over normal pool, followed by a steady drop to just under … [Read more...]

High Water and Tough Times at Mark Twain! 46 teams showed up to fish the 3rd of five Tackle HD, Joe Bass Mark Twain Division tournaments Sponsored by 154 Marine. Heavy rains pounded the area from Wednesday through Saturday Morning bringing the lake level from 611.41 to 619.80 … [Read more...]

Hot temps, wind and a wet weigh-in greeted the anglers for the make up tournament on beautiful Table Rock Lake. Winter weather caused the cancellation of the Tackle HD Joe Bass Team Trail Table Rock brought to you by Chompers season opener in February and now the summer heat sets … [Read more...]

The mild days of spring definitely transitioned to summer heat for the third installment of the Truman Division Tackle HD Joe Bass Team Trail season.  Dropping lake levels and a post-spawn funk produced tough fishing conditions, but the skill of the Truman anglers rang loud and … [Read more...]