Flathead Catfish 17 Pounds

Shell Knob, Mo.  The Beckster and I hit the water at the Knob at 11 AM this morning, looking to keep the deep bite going.  Really didn’t take us long to find these fish.  The lake is just full of White Bass and mixed in are tons of Cats and K’s.  We found the White’s just full and a bulging with both threadfin shad and crayfish.

These fish are not hard to find.  Just put the boat in the river channel and move it toward the flats or long points, really at almost anywhere on the lake.  We found them today in 36 to 52 ft.   They are really hugging the bottom until you get them fired and then they fill the entire water column.

Surface temps in the Shell Knob area today at 56.6.  We caught 175 White Bass, 35 K’s and a 17 pound Flathead Catfish.  Had several Whites in the 4 pound range with lots in the 2.5 to 3.5 pound range.  We released everything over 2 pounds and tried to just keep two limits of males in the Pound to Pound and a half range.

Fish are not only feeding on threadfin shad, but also crayfish.  Caught everything we did on 1/2 oz jigging spoons.  Bill likes the Wareagle, and I am very fond of the Real Image.

Very seldom can we guarantee fish on Table Rock, but now is one of those times.  We are on the Whites if that is your fancy, give us a call and we can really, “Hook you up.”

Bottom Heavy with Fish

Fish Fired off the Bottom

Released Female

Large Female White Bass Released

1/2 oz. Jigging Spoons in White and Chartruse

4 Pound White Bass Released