Missouri Lakes Fishing Report

Lake - Tanneycomo 02/11/07:

Link to the Generation Schedule: http://www.swpa.gov/generation.htm

Best fly patterns: The water was off and on Friday, check with the Corps before you go for the generation schedule. When the water is off scuds, G-bugs and soft shell scuds have all been very good in tan, ginger, grey and olive. If the water is on you will need to switch over to some sort of minnow or shad imitator, Clouser minnows or perfect minnows have been the most productive choices. Pay close attention to water conditions when wading and listen for the horn to sound, even though the Corps publishes a schedule they will run water if there is a demand and you can be stranded or worse f you are not paying close attention.

Best spinning tackle: When the current is running the bite is still phenomenal; just about any minnow imitator will work when there is current. In-line spinners like Mepps, Rooster Tails and Panther Martins are all effective, spoons like buoyant spoons and little Cleos will work but one of the best presentations has been a white or white and red hair jig in 1/8 or 1/16 oz. sizes. If the water is shut off switch back to a drift rig and use live crawlers and power bait. The bas fishing is still very good on the lower end of the lake, fish ledge banks with a PB&J Eakins’ jig and craw combo and you won’t be disappointed.