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Fishing Tip of the Week

The bass are currently in all phases of the spawn so nearly any tactic will catch you fish. I would recommend starting in the backs of coves and working your way toward the main lake points until you find fish. This is a perfect time of year to hone your skills doing something you wouldn't normally do. The fish are scattered so keep doing what your doing and you will find them. Severe thunderstorms can pop at any time during this time of year so be safe out there!

Table Rock Lake

I had another solid tournament on Table Rock Lake. My 15th place finish did not quite earn me a check but gave me solid points for the angler of the year race. I moved up one spot to 4th place overall and only about 23 points out of first place.

Fishing Tip of the Week

The bass are very near spawning or are spawning, depending on exactly where you are. Once the water temperature gets to around 60-62 degrees, give or take a degree, it is prime time. You can make adjustments in a body of water to find fish in various stages of the spawn. The northern banks and shollower areas away from the dam are going to have the warmest water. In a large reservoir, you can run around to determine the best areas to fish depending on temperature and water clarity. Fish fast, covering water, until you figure out what is working and then focus on those areas. This is a wonderful time of year. Good luck and be safe!

Beaver Lake

Beaver Lake provided another tough event with surprisingly lower weights than you would expect this time of year. There were a few decent fish caught but overall it was less than expected. I finished 18th out of 58. I did not cash a check but I did gain valuable points toward the end of the year championship. My next event is at Table Rock Lake on May 1st which should be setting up to be an awesome event with lots of fish catches.

Fishing Tip of the Week

This time of year can be the best time to catch one of the biggest fish of your life. Not everyone has the ability to pick the days to go fishing but it can be important to concentrate on the days when the sun is shining and warming the water. Jerkbaits can be one of the top producing baits this time of year. Bass, just like us, enjoy the feel of the warm sun early in the spring. Focus on areas of the lake that receive exposure to the warming rays of the sun and that are in close proximity to deeper water.

Lake of the Ozarks

I had a good first tournament despite being sick with a severe sinus infection. Truthfully, I have not idea how I made it through the day with such concentration and motivation. The tournament was tough for everyone as the weights were not what you would expect this time of year on such a good lake. I pulled out a 6th place finish out of 51 boats and cashed a check. Overall, given my health, I am very happy with my results.