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KVD’s fun time on Lake of the Ozarks By John Neporadny Jr. B.A.S.S. superstar Kevin VanDam considers the 1998 Bassmaster Missouri Central Invitational at Lake of the Ozarks as one of the “funnest” tournaments he has ever fished. Kentucky pro Dan Morehead won the three-day event (Nov. 5-7) with 60 pounds, 10 ounces, while VanDam finished 13th with 43-10. …
Guido Hibdon on Fishing the Lake of the Ozarks By John Neporadny Jr. Before becoming a superstar on the national bass tournament trails, Guido Hibdon honed his skills on his home waters of Lake of the Ozarks. This former third-generation guide began taking clients crappie fishing at Lake of the Ozarks when he was 13 years old. He began fishing …
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 …
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 …
So, what do bass fishing and golf have in common? Not a lot if you’re Dion Hibdon, a nationally known pro bass fisherman. Except for a few days each fall at Lake of the Ozarks. That’s when pro bass fishermen team with golfers to compete in the Missouri Invitational Fish and Golf Pro-Am at Lake of the Ozarks in central …
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 …
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 …
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 …
