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...]
08/01/21 Twain
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...]
07/17/21 Pomme
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...]
07/18/21 Truman
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...]
06/27/21 Twain
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...]
06/26/21 Table Rock
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...]
06/13/21 Truman
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...]
06/12/21 Pomme
This was the third Tackle HD tournament held on Pomme de terre this season. Only 2 more remain before division Champions are recognized. Kevin Snyder the owner of [su_tooltip title="17839 Highway RB, Flemington, MO 65650" content="TNT Quick shop"]TNT Quick Shop[/su_tooltip] made … [Read more...]
06/09/21 Antique
There were 36 teams of the toughest Ozarks anglers who came out for the fourth Antique division tournament sponsored by Smith Electric and Maybee Insurance. With temps reaching to the low 90s, sunscreen and Gatorade were in high demand. With plenty of water in the bushes and … [Read more...]
06/06/21 Stockton
High water and warm temps made for a good day of fishing for the Tackle HD Joe Bass Team Trail Stockton Division anglers sponsored by Albers Marine. The water temp was in the upper 60's. 63 teams took the challenge using mainly jigs, top water and soft plastics. The first … [Read more...]
05/23/21 Twain
Another awesome turnout, as 51 teams showed up for the Tackle HD, Joe Bass, Mark Twain Division sponsored by 154 Marine. Mark Twain lake wasn't in the most cooperative mood as the lake climbed over 6 feet after heavy rains pounded the area early in the week and the corps … [Read more...]
05/19/21 Antique
With adverse weather conditions leading up to the Smith Electric/Maybee Insurance sponsored Antique Division tournament, the combination of extreme flooding and the Corps of Engineers running water kept Table Rock bass in a state of confusion as to where they should be. Once … [Read more...]