Ozark Division headed for Table Rock Lake
Anglers should fish strengths in lake that offers it all
BRANSON WEST, Mo. – The FLW Bass Fishing League is headed to Table Rock Lake May 22 for the third of five stops in the Ozark Division. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will compete for top awards of up to $8,000 and $3,000, respectively.
“Ninety-five percent of the fish are done spawning,” said FLW Tour pro Stacey King of Reeds Spring, Mo., who has a top-10 finish at Table Rock Lake. “The fish are just starting to get into their summer patterns. However, with the lake this high, they are staying in shallow water.
“I would target structures and points using topwaters and buzzbaits. Shaky heads, crankbaits and any kind of a jig should work as well. You should be able to use just about anything to catch a fish. It should be a good tournament.”
King indicated that the smallmouth bite is good in the lower lake and the largemouth and spotted bass will be found in the mid- and upper areas of the lake. King said that he would not be surprised if someone got onto a quality largemouth bite and brought in a stringer weighing 20 to 21 pounds.
Takeoff and weigh-in will be at Kimberling Inn Resort located at 11863 State Highway 13 in Kimberling City, Mo. Takeoff is scheduled for 6 a.m., while weigh-in will begin at 2 p.m. Takeoffs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public.
The Table Rock Lake BFL tournament is being hosted by the Table Rock Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
The BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, offering even bigger prizes to those who qualify for regional championships and those who make it to one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American presented by Chevy. Top winners in the BFL can move up to the American Fishing Series or even the FLW Tour.
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