THE NEXT TRUMAN TAKES OFF AT LONG SHOAL. The first event of the 2025 Truman division launched under a steady rain that only added to an already swollen lake level. Scuttlebutt suggested a change for a tough bite from what has been a stellar spring season so far. The quickly … [Read more...]

Rising water and fish in the bushes greeted the 45 teams that met at The Harbor to kick off the 2025 Pomme de Terre Division. Dock talk centered on a tough bite with the quick rise scattering fish. At the same time, warming water temps and an April calendar date means that any … [Read more...]

29 teams showed up for the 154 Marine sponsored Mark Twain division kick-off event for Joe Bass Team Trail. Conditions were favorable, with warming stable water conditions and a near full moon, teams were hoping to put the puzzle together and bring a quality 5 fish limit to the … [Read more...]

Once again, the passage of a dangerous front presented the 19 teams that braved the elements with heavy rain and a lake on a quick rise. With the weather forcing cancelations on neighboring lakes, the rescheduling of the Joe Bass Antique derby earlier in the week, and preventing … [Read more...]

After a week of storms and heavy rain, 20 teams launched from Orleans Trail Resort & Marina for the kickoff derby of the Albers Marine Stockton Division under decent weather conditions.  Hopes were high as each team looked to find their names atop the Window … [Read more...]

The passage of a dangerous front had obvious adverse effects on the lives of many throughout the region, but the strong front apparently lit the afterburners on the fishing as it took over 19 pounds to crack the top five. More so, a solid 15-pound bag wouldn’t get a team into the … [Read more...]

What could be more fitting for a wrap up to a season of extreme winter weather that caused multiple cancellations than to launch under freezing temps only to weigh in with clear skies and pleasant temperatures. A midweek cold front consisting of rain and snow, along with … [Read more...]

Another round of winter weather, highlighted by subzero temperatures, forced the cancellation of the February 23 event. With much of the lake frozen, the aftermath continued for the March 2 makeup tournament. Cold water and a continuing shad die-off had the bass locked into low … [Read more...]