Continued highwater and scorching summertime temperatures plagued the 70 boat field that gathered at the Berry Bend highwater ramp for the July tournament in the Joe Bass Team Trails Truman Division. With the Corps dropping the lake nearly 6” daily, the bass seemed to be pulling … [Read more...]

Mark Simmons & Terry Lawhon found shad colored chatterbaits to their liking. They report swimming them through trees found at depths of 20-25 ft catching the suspended fish at 12-14 ft. Brothers John and Jim Williams carolina rigged Chompers lizards at depths of 20 ft in the … [Read more...]

What a confusing summer with lakes at all time highs and fishermen are scratching their heads trying to find where the fish are hiding. With water temps in the high 70's the Joe Bass Team Trail anglers were able to find some of these fish. Luke Routh, Humansville, MO and Tyler … [Read more...]

High waters and high temps made for tough fishing on the waters of Stockton Lake, home of the Mitchem Tire Joe Bass Team Trail event. Those that found the fish used varied techniques. The father/son team of Tom and Dillon Statler, Kimberling City, MO, sponsored by Chompers, … [Read more...]

If there were Psychiatrist that would work with Bass fisherman to regain their sanity I believe they would all be dispatched to Mark Twain Lake. Mother Nature and the Corps have dealt these anglers Blow after Blow and have left most of these anglers scratching their heads in … [Read more...]

Mike Rogers and Donnie Crist take 1st. Donnie reports; Pomme Arm on jigs in 4-8’ of water.  Caught 9 keepers throughout the day Jerry Roark and Jamie Edge fishing Chompers Salty Sinkers on 1/2 lead heads at depths of 20ft on the old bank line take 2nd. Greg Snider and Rick … [Read more...]

Webster’s Dictionary definition of ADJUSTMENT: “adaptation to a particular condition”.  It has been impossible to be a successful angler in the Joe Bass Team Trails Truman Division during the 2019 season without the ability to adjust, as conditions have ranged from snow and high, … [Read more...]

Well to say conditions favored the fish and not the fisherman is an understatement! From Sunday prior to Sunday morning Mark Twain Lake rose 12ft. and was still rising as heavy rains pummeled the area during the week. The lake was very muddy in most areas, with lots of debris … [Read more...]

Terry Thomas and Sam Smith weigh in 16.59lbs taken from the James River arm of Table Rock. Spinnerbaits, Biffle Bugs, Shakey heads, crankbaits and top waters were reported as all being productive baits throughout the day. Primary depth 0-8 ft. Terry's 4.86lb bass won the Ozark … [Read more...]

Even with the MLF boys and all the high schooler kids on the lake Joe Bass anglers managed to find a few fish. The Tablerock Division of Joe Bass Team Trail, sponsored by CHOMPERS, took off on a beautiful spring morning. With water temps in the low 70's, the anglers found it … [Read more...]

Robert Shackelford and Phoenix boats Pro Dusty Richardson take top honors with their 5 bass limit weighing 17.75lbs. They blew away the field by flipping jigs to shallow cover in both arms of Pomme. Sponsors include Phoenix boats, Mercury, Fin & Feather, Hazy Days, and … [Read more...]