With heat index well over 100 degrees, the Joe Bass anglers found the bite to be difficult at best. As usual, a few teams worked on strategies that found them some fish. Most teams found that jigs and soft plastics used deep around brush would produce for them. Chris Macy, … [Read more...]
06/24/18 Twain
Teams struggle as tough bite dominates Mark Twain Lake. The weather leading up to the June 24th tournament had above normal temperatures and precipitation, making traditional summer fishing patterns the bet for success. However, a strong cold front pushed trough the area on … [Read more...]
06/24/18 Truman
Truman Lake continues to show its strength as nearly 700 pounds of bass were brought to the scales in the fourth event of the Joe Bass Truman Division. Following a day of high skies and high humidity, 63 teams dealt with the change up to overcast and rain for tournament day by … [Read more...]
06/23/18 Pomme
A break in the high heat and humidity was welcomed by the 64 teams fishing the 1st tournament of summer. The lake was busy with summertime boaters and jet skis but the Joe Bass anglers managed 36 limits out of the 64 teams. All teams returned safely. Gunter & Williams win … [Read more...]
Keeping Bass Alive
Summertime is here and we all need to sharpen up on our fish care. BASSMASTERS published THE COMPLETE GUIDEBOOK FOR TOURNAMENT ANGLERS AND ORGANIZERS in 1972. Take the time to read and understand the necessary steps to ensure the survival of your fish. It's just as important … [Read more...]
Livewell tips to keep big bass alive
There’s nothing like catching a big bass; it’s a rush, it’s exciting, it’s the most fun you can have in the sport, and it’s a feeling that I’ve been chasing since I was a kid. And as a guy who catches my fair share of big fish, I can tell you there’s nothing like watching someone … [Read more...]
06/06/18 Antique
Pat Leonard & Eric Olliverson weigh in 5 bass totaling 16.58lbs for 1st. They report fishing from near the launch area to the James river with crankbaits and topwaters at depths of 20-40 ft culling through 13 keepers. Doc Seger & John Kremmer take 2nd with 5 bass … [Read more...]
06/03/18 Mark Twain
Hendrix and Zumwalt win Again! Newcomers Weber and Phillips take Second Coyner and Ostrander Find Third 34 teams gathered for the 3rd of six Joe Bass tournaments at Mark Twain Lake. Early dock talk was that keepers were fairly easy to catch, with many males guarding fry, but … [Read more...]
06/03/18 Stockton
A beautiful day after a week of high temps and high humidity. A cool front moved through the night before and took the humidity and lower the temps into the low 80's for a high. The seasoned Joe Bass anglers found that the fish of Stockton Lake were willing to bite. Most teams … [Read more...]
06/02/18 Table Rock
Hot and humid temperatures were in store for the 48 teams fishing this Table Rock tournament. In spite of the heat, 48 teams showed up to competed for the win and qualifying points for the Joe Bass Team Trails Invitational at Table Rock Lake in October. The strength of Joe Bass … [Read more...]
05/20/18 Truman
Change. Webster’s Dictionary defines change as “to make a difference in the state or condition of a thing”. To the May Truman Lake angler, change involves the annual migration from spawning areas to summer locales, seasonal weather transitions, all in addition to daily changes … [Read more...]
05/19/18 Pomme
Pomme de terre once again showed it's fish producing capabilities with 62 teams out of a total 66 teams weighing in a limit. Teams reported catching numerous keepers throughout the day to fill their final five. Taking 1st place Paul Marsala & Gus Marsala weighed their best … [Read more...]
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