You got to be tough!

Or a early riser. So hot even in shade of umbrellas sweat just ruins hats. Bite is good in trees on main lake. Whites excellent on humps with spoons. Can't explain why, but catching good size cats both places. Drink plenty of fluids, before during and after:cheers2. Wear plenty of sunscreen! I like spray products, but caused ear infection this season. Will apply by hand from now on. Reports to me rates , Clinton and Pomona best for crappies. Perry hands down for whites. As always, be safe!! <*)}}}><

Thanks for the detailed report Chatt. I will have to wait til it cools down a bit before I get out again. You all be safe too!

Good to hear Chatt! And my favorite screen is Bullfrog spray rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrbit..........

Chat: Always enjoy reading your comments. Jerry & I have not fished much this summer, but were looking forward to some cooler weather. When we do go to Truman we have been catching some nice ones in the shallow trees. Two to seven feet on jigs. Good to see your report, keep em coming.

Thanks for the report, gets the go fishing juices flowing.

this ought to get the fishes in a real summer pattern??

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this ought to get the fishes in a real summer pattern??

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Summer pattern broke broke a couple weeks ago for the most part, they are starting to transition to fall pattern. Fish can b caught in both patterns right now, and in a couple weeks look for them in your favorite fall pattern. Ambient air temp matters little to fish, they always follow thier food source, except during the spawn, which is why I hate fishin the spawn!

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Summer pattern broke broke a couple weeks ago for the most part, they are starting to transition to fall pattern. Fish can b caught in both patterns right now, and in a couple weeks look for them in your favorite fall pattern. Ambient air temp matters little to fish, they always follow thier food source, except during the spawn, which is why I hate fishin the spawn!

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I think you could be right, the cottonwood trees around my house finally stopped dropping cotton last week.

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Summer pattern broke broke a couple weeks ago for the most part, they are starting to transition to fall pattern. Fish can b caught in both patterns right now, and in a couple weeks look for them in your favorite fall pattern. Ambient air temp matters little to fish, they always follow thier food source, except during the spawn, which is why I hate fishin the spawn!

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It has a lot to do with 'photoperiods':dono (number of hours of daylight):scratchhead more than anything. I too am fustrated:banghead during spawn. Kinda like my head,,,,:yikes "Hair" todaynonono,,, gone tomorrow!:Rofl:biggrin:Doh: <*)}}}><

Hot I guess! I saw your boat fishing one of the humps. I caught a couple of short crappie in the trees. Switched to cranks and caught and released 3 nice wipers. At least it was some good action. Gave up on Hillsdale. Bet I hadn't been to Clinton in 5 years. I like my umbrella too on days like that. I can't wait for the bypass to be completed. It took a while to get past 10 and 59 hwy. junction.

[QUOTE=Crappie Chatt;2768196]It has a lot to do with 'photoperiods':dono (number of hours of daylight):scratchhead more than anything. I too am fustrated:banghead during spawn. Kinda like my head,,,,:yikes "Hair" todaynonono,,, gone tomorrow!:Rofl:biggrin:Doh: <*)}}}><[/QUOT

Agree on the photoperiods being a big key. Spawn wise I stop fishin when the winter patterns break and get back at during the middle of the spawn so I can at least catch transition fish:highfive

Planning on being on the water at Pomona early in the morning. I work in the heat all day working on a/c and refrigeration, and gripe about the heat, but dont mind it to get to go fishing.

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Planning on being on the water at Pomona early in the morning. I work in the heat all day working on a/c and refrigeration, and gripe about the heat, but dont mind it to get to go fishing.

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Looks like it might rain there and cool it off a little. Good Luck!! <*)}}}><

Thanks chatt, wouldn't hurt my feelings.

What is the projected completion date for the bypass. It looks like they are getting closer to 10 hwy.

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Summer pattern broke broke a couple weeks ago for the most part, they are starting to transition to fall pattern. Fish can b caught in both patterns right now, and in a couple weeks look for them in your favorite fall pattern. Ambient air temp matters little to fish, they always follow thier food source, except during the spawn, which is why I hate fishin the spawn!

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guess I need to be reeducated on the patterns??

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guess I need to be reeducated on the patterns??

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I'd be satisfied to just know what the fall pattern is.

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guess I need to be reeducated on the patterns??

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Nah, I sure as heck aint a crappie guru, or trying to change how anyone else fishes, just sharing some things that work for me.