Classic update - T minus 20 hours and some change

By popular demand, here's the report for the day:


Well, we got some rain again last night. The lake jumped .70 feet overnight on Wednesday, the largest single rise since all this rain started. Last night, the lake jumped another .56 and the level is now 215.44 ft.

Apparently, that hasn't dampened the spirits of anyone.....well, I'm sure it actually dampened the crap out of everything they own including their spirits. Let's just say it hasn't stopped them yet.

I'm sick and tired of the same angle pic of the main marina. I'm sure you know by now it's slap full. This one will give you an idea just how full. All slots are taken and they're using the little day use/beach are parking and either dropping their trailers or parking cross ways.

Didn't realize it, but there's more than one pontoon boat being used for the tournament. That'd have to be handicap if the wind blows.

Wannabe...

All lined up by pole position.


Wannabe...

And they're off.

Wannabe...

Sorry, no pics of Mr. Crappie this AM. I'm pretty sure he got word that I've been stalking him this week and apparently he got out early today. Would have snapped a pic of his trailer sitting there, but honestly, I think that'd be over the top. And I'm sure you'll agree.

So, I did a slow roll by of the center island of parking at the main Marina. Spotted tags from 15 states parked there. MO, SC, IN, GA, FL, IL, TX, MS, NC, KY, IO, AL, TN, AR, and OK. Amongst those, OK, TX and KY were about the most rare. Most popular seemed to be MO, GL and GA. MS wouldn't even make the top 10. Not because we're not represented, but most likely cause we know this lake like the back of our hands and are way too smart to park in plain site for some Wannabe spy to happen along and blab about what they're up too.

Wannabe...

Well, it looks like I was right. Them two boys trolled all 4 miles of those rocks and, yep, sho nuff, there twern't a fish to be found there.

Well, either that or they're sand bagging us.


Wannabe...

Do they all think that is the only ramp?

I saw Mr. Crappie last nite at Lakeway getting tips from some knoe it all Park Ranger....like he knows where to fish....antways....I said "Hey Wally" and got this dumb look like e had horns growing outa my head......Guess the rumors are true.

Hey if you see Clint tell him you met ole red awhile back...Clint actually pulled dad over, someone had stole dad's plates off his truck...They had a good fish talk and he went to get new ones at the dmv....Is Scott with Clint or does he have a different partner.....Tell um I said good luck, and dont listen to your advise ....:rolleyes:..

Looks like the boys and girls are getting a nice break on the wind this AM. Radar is clear at the moment, so maybe they'll get lucky and be able to dial things in on the last day. With as calm as it is right now, the lake is wide open and either suckering them to fish the exposed spots or just teasing them. Weather says flash flood warning until 1PM today - although radar is clear to the river at the moment. Tonight 50% chance of rain, Friday 50% chance with winds of 5-10 out of the North, Friday night the same, Saturday 40% with winds of NE 5 to 10.

Not exactly a crowd pleaser.


As I understand it, they'll have to be off the water today just after lunch for a mandatory banquet. Seems like I remember somebody saying the banquet starts at 3, but I may be wrong.


Wannabe...

Thanks For Your Time And Top Notch Reporting

Awesome WB, great report, keep on, keepin on ! You are gonna do weigh ins for us, I hope.

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Originally Posted by old fuzzy

Thanks For Your Time And Top Notch Reporting

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Don't brag on him....He is on borrowed time.:eek::eek:

If I can get to the weigh ins, which is iffy, I just might give ya'll a treat come Monday. You don't expect me to waste my time on the weekends for you yeywhos now do ya? Bwahahaha.

You know, I appreciate ya'lls encouragement. It's kind of neat having my very own fan club. LOL.

Wannabe...

sounds like STOLEN fish pic.

Funny you should mention othe ramps Feelay. Here's my final pic for the day...the North End of the levee, closest to the new campgrounds. Bunch of 'em are staying there, but I'm guessing with the high winds out of the East we've had, not many have used it until today. It's actually a really good ramp at this level, but completely unprotected. Should be OK IF the forecasted N and NW winds blow on Friday and Saturday.

You know, I was running some numbers...I figure the Main Landing can handle 125 boats. North End say 40. Wolf 50. That's only 215 slots for what I heard was 238 registered entrants, although the newspaper said 250. The main marina having 125 boats on it is going to be a cluster. Same with those number on the other 2 ramps. If people use the ramp correctly, Main can handle 4 boats launched at a time (they never use the ramp correctly). Wolf could do 2 at a time. The North End is strictly a single.

That only leaves Piney Woods, Graysport or Bryant and long runs in the dark if you try and beat out the crowds at the ramp. Think I'd take my chances on Wolf and plan to be there early if it were me. At least there, you have some parking options if the slots are full on the ramp parking lot.

Wannabe...

I do see you enjoying yo 15 minutes of fame though a little TO MUCH LOL

thanks, wannabe, good reporting..........i hear cnn and fox are looking for field reporters.

What are yall blowing his head all up fer....any yahoo coulda took them pics....the rest of us gotta work fer a livin, hes just loafin as usual!!

I like to think of myself as the Jim Cantore of Crappie Tournament reporters.

Any time there's a perfect storm and a tournament going on at the same time, the networks send me on site for live broadcasting.

Wannabe...

Just got an on the water report for you fellas. Keepers are no problem..........big fish, that's the problem. Very tough to fish without telegraphing to the competition as well.

Wannabe...

Put me down as a fan club member---Really enjoy reading your post--Fished there off and on back in the 70,s--Don,t remember any of the names you use--:confused:

Good job reporting Wannabe Cantore, Thanks

Actually is a good report. 248 boats here, had to be off lake at 4 today, 12 yesterday, and the banquet was at 5:30. Other than that and the fact that 2 can put in at the north end, everything is pretty acurate!!! Good job.

PS, the wind didn't blow, but I still feel like I'm riding a boat wake....bunch of rippin and runnin today....