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Bagnell Dam: Cold-water Hot Spot by John Neporadny Jr.

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Bagnell Dam: Cold-water Hot Spot by John Neporadny Jr. Finding  active bass in the dead of winter can be a numbing experience. Freezing temperatures, blustery winds and a vast body of water in which fish congregate in a small area can leave anglers feeling cold and frustrated after a day on their favorite lake. Reservoirs do have an area that …

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Gravois Creeks Turn On In Late Fall By John Neporadny Jr.

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Gravois Creeks Turn On In Late Fall By John Neporadny Jr. The Gravois arm of the Lake of the Ozarks has plenty of options for bass anglers, but its creeks offer the best action in the fall. “The back ends of all the major feeder creeks—Gravois, Little Gravois, Indian Creek, Soap Creek and Mill Creek–really load up with shad in the late …

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Soft Jerkbaits For Fall Lake of the Ozarks Bass

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Soft Jerkbaits  For Fall Lake of the Ozarks Bass By John Neporadny Jr. Earning a good reputation sometimes has its drawbacks. Soft plastic jerkbaits serve as a prime example. The effectiveness of soft jerkbaits in the spring leads some anglers to save these lures for one season and ignore them the rest of the year. So this lure’s reputation for catching bass during the …

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Lake of the Ozarks Mid-section Offers Diverse Bass Patterns By John Neporadny Jr.

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Lake of the Ozarks Mid-section Offers Diverse Bass Patterns By John Neporadny Jr. Anglers have a chance to fish plenty of clear or off-colored water and shallow- or deep-water structure in the middle section of the Osage arm of the Lake of the Ozarks throughout the year. The lower section around Tan-Tar-A and the confluence of the Niangua arm and Linn Creek features …

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Lake of the Ozarks is Premier Vacation Spot By John Neporadny Jr.

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Lake of the Ozarks is premier vacation spot By John Neporadny Jr. With so much to do and see at Lake of the Ozarks, anglers visiting this great bass fishery must make sure they set aside plenty of time so they and their families can enjoy the total lake experience. “It is Mid-America’s premier vacation destination with all kinds of boating and …