Quote Originally Posted by Tim The Lippa Rippa Mon View Post
As someone has already posted, May 5th may be a tad early on them this year, but you can get into some very nice fish at Rathbun. I would try your better pre-spawn patterns for them at that time this year.

One helpful hint on Rathbun for small boaters - Check your weather report to find out which way the wind will be coming from when fishing there. Avoid having to drive into the wind accross the main lake by putting in below your intending fishing areas. The main lake can become horrible rough very quickly there. Five foot rollers are not fun in any craft.

As for a spot to try at that time, Honey Creek, Buck Creek, and South Fork will give you some protection while giving up some very nice slabs. Big bites, full baskets, and God's blessings to ya!

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How's the QCA these days? I can not remember the name of the place but it was about 5 miles north of Blue Grass... take a Left off 61 like your heading to D'port (if you go right it takes you to Hwy22), there's a campground and main lake with ramps and boat rentals on the left side of the road.
Last I remember the crappie and largemouths were killer out of there. A lot of fishing pressure but never seemed to have too tough a time taking a decent catch home. Still good fishing out of there?