Wow, what a diverse post. -- I've been off the water for 2 weeks now (wife had GYN surgery, all is well and I've been stay at home dad, den mother, chief cook and bottle washer, etc. the whole time) and apparently I haven't missed much on the water that is.

The deep summer is always a slow, bummer of a time for fishing. But, it certainly makes you enjoy the coming Fall even more and as the water temps drop the schooling, breaking fish even more.

I hear that they are doing well on the bass on Greeson with small crawfish. The crappie have been off again on again on Hamilton so long as your on tops just of the main channel. I plan to be back in the saddle come Monday or Tuesday so I might be able to give a descent report then and no doubt I'm looking forward to the Fall Feeding Frenzy.

Gooch, I've been working on a lighting system for my boat for night stalking trips. You're going to have to remember me someday when you have one of those Ouachita outings. I've not fished at night much for crappie and I figure if I start now I might be ready by next spring or summer.

Ya'll don't forget about the Fall Crappie Camp at Kirby Landing on Lake Greeson come October 26-31. I spoke to Louie Mansfield of Grizzly Jig Co. today. No commitment (fishing touraments is heavy in the Fall) but it would be nice if he was able to make a showing and give us a talk'in on tackle. There is so much on the market and he certainly knows the in's and out's and the good's and bad's.

Anyway, ya'll have a great time no matter what you're doing and hope to see you on the water sometime soon.