To coin a phrase from Gerald Swindle, uttered during the recent Elite event at Neely Henry, the temperatures and water levels in the days leading up to the second tournament on Truman Lake had “been up and down as much as a hooker’s britches”. Add into the mix the start and stop … [Read more...]
05/15/21 Pomme
Ron Belew and Derek Dace used senkos and jigs for their 1st Place catch weighing 18.21lbs. Anchoring their bag was the 1st Place Ozark Chevrolet Big Bass. They report fishing in both arms from their Phoenix boat fishing very shallow cover. Sponsored by Dace Insurance. Robert … [Read more...]
05/02/21 Twain
Mike Tucker Solos for Win! Team Perotti Takes Second Janda and Yates Finish Third Conditions Lake level; 616.24 normal 606.00 Water clarity; Heavy stain to Muddy Water Temp; low to upper 60's 45 Teams came out for the Season Opener for the Tackle HD, Joe Bass Team Trail, … [Read more...]
05/02/21 Stockton
Quail whistling and turkeys gobbling are a sure sign the bass are headed to the bank. The 68 teams that descended on Orleans Trail Marina for the second event of the 2021 Tackle HD Joe Bass Team Trail Stockton Division season proved that to be the case as the shallow water bite … [Read more...]
05/01/21 Table Rock
After a week of tornadoes and torrential rains, 57 teams took to the waters of Table Rock for the 3rd Tackle HD Joe Bass Team Trail Table Rock Division brought to you by Chompers. The lake was several feet up with lots of runoff. The anglers at the top of the weights figured out … [Read more...]
04/24/21 Truman
144 boats An end-of-April tournament on Truman Lake is supposed to be a time to celebrate getting through another winter, the annual spring green up and especially giant bass moving shallow. However, the week leading up to the kickoff derby of the 2021 Tackle HD Joe Bass Team … [Read more...]
04/24/21 Pomme
TNT Quick Shop is sponsoring the 2021 Tackle HD Joe Bass Team Trail division this year. They are located at the junction of RB and 83 highway in Flemington, MO. All purchases at TNT Quick Shop are Save A Receipt eligible. Ron Belew and Derek Dace used senkos and jigs for their … [Read more...]
04/14/21 Antique
As April showers gave way to a beautiful Spring day in the Ozarks, 31 teams came out to battle the bass of Table Rock lake. With several white spots showing up along the shore line, it's apparent the spawn is underway. With diversified skills of Joe Bass Team Trail anglers having … [Read more...]
04/11/21 Stockton
Transition is the name of the game for a spring event, and the kickoff derby of the 2021 Tackle HD Joe Bass Team Trail season held true with a rapid draw down coupled with volatile spring weather that greeted nearly 80 teams that gathered at Orleans Trail Marina. Each team … [Read more...]
04/10/21 Table Rock
Spring has sprung and the April showers have arrived. The anglers took out on a cool morning with rain and wind. Water temps and water clarity around the lake varied depending on which arm they went up. Most fish appeared pre-spawn but a few did have beds made. The baits used in … [Read more...]
03/24/21 Antique
Spring is here! With the dogwoods blooming and farmers wheat fields growing lush and green, Ozarks anglers have the confidence bass will be moving shallow. As tradition holds, 39 teams found that to be true with 27 limits and over half of the field weighing in over 14 lbs. … [Read more...]
03/13/21 Table Rock
Winter finally backing off and the anglers of Joe Bass Team Trail were up for the challenge of upper 40 degree water. Most of the anglers with good success stayed mid-lake and used the infamous Alabama Rig. John Cate and Mike Edwards put together a solid bag that weighed … [Read more...]