I agree we should keep it close. We have plenty of great lakes right here in Mo. I also feel we should plan it some time other than during the spawn. I don't want to leave my home lake to go somewhere else when the spawn is on. I suspect no one else wants to leave their favorite lake during the middle of the spawn to go elsewhere either.

With that said, it would seem to me that we should plan the trip either before the spawn in early March or after the spawn in late May. I personally prefer some time in early March but it can be pretty cold that time of year. If we decide on mid to late May there wil be big boat traffic at LOZ.

Just a few things to consider. I haven't missed a camp yet and will most likely make the next one regardless of where or when.