Now that the dust has settled after two of the sport’s premier events, the Chevy Open and the Bassmaster Classic, the fishing world will turn its attention to Branson, Mo., for stop No. 2 on the FLW Tour. Table Rock Lake is the host fishery and the White River impoundment is quite a bit different than Lake Guntersville.

Instead of expansive grass flats, Table Rock has a seemingly endless supply of points, bluff banks and chunk rock. Still, the water will be cold, the fish will be in prespawn mode and the majority of the field will be throwing reaction lures such as crankbaits and jerkbaits.

The event begins March 12 and the official four-day practice period runs from March 7-10. With practice starting a week from Saturday, it would be a good idea to begin formulating an initial roster of 10 anglers. Then after watching the on-the-water Player’s Advantage video, adjust your picks as you see fit.

My only advice for Table Rock is to look for pros that prefer fishing in the prespawn months and those who excel on clear-water impoundments. And for the David Fritts fans out there, the Table Rock bass will certainly bite a crankbait.