Today we’re exploring Table Rock Lake in Missouri. Its our first time in the state but it doesn’t take long to establish a pattern. Come along for a fun day on the water as we search the lake, figure out the bite, and each catch a grand slam! If you understand the principals behind how bass move, locating fish in a new lake shouldn’t take long. Table Rock proved to be very clear, loaded with bait, and has an amazing bass population.
We used a combination of baits to find consistent success today. We started off with a topwater (River2Sea Rover) and a glide bait (S Waver 168). We used this combination to draw fish up in the clear water so we could see them and figure out how they were positioning. It worked extremely well, showing us that fish were suspending on shallow cover and holding tight to chunk rock on mud banks. Once we’d established the pattern the swimbait (Keitech 4.3 and 3.8) became the main producers.
We hope you enjoyed spending a day on the water with us in the Midwest. Table Rock is an amazing fishery and we can’t wait to return! If you haven’t been following along we’re in the midst of a nationwide road trip and the videos to come get more and more in depth with information on locating fish and establishing patterns. Continue to follow along as we come to a lake near you!
Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment used in the video.
Baits…
-S-Waver 168 Light Trout: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
-R2S Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea
-Keitech Fat Swimbait 4.3 and 3.8 (Electric Shad, Tennessee Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
-Guppy Swimbait Head 1/4 oz 3/0: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Matt’s Topwater Combo…
Rod- Zodias 7’2″ Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 40 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Keitech Combo…
Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Budget Combo… (Small paddle tail swimbaits and topwater)
Rod- Shimano SLX 7’2″ Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG Casting: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- 40 lb Power Pro: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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Looked like you started at Indian Point Boat Dock, am I right? I've been fishing Table Rock for 25 years, we stay at Stillwaters Resort on Indian Point. Glad you had a good day on the water. Joe from Wisconsin
Biggest google eye I’ve ever seen
Thanks for an awesome video. You were fishing right below my backyard at one point.
How did you like the food at The Hungry Hunter? The owners are friends of ours.
You guys fished right along the shoreline where I live. Even went to the hungry hunter. Come back to Table Rock soon.
Oh my gosh!! I just found this video this is the lake where I live!! I can’t believe y’all have been here that’s so cool!!!
I mean this in the best possible way, bro, you're Lady is fishy!
Matt fishing a tournament on Stockton this weekend , no practice. What’s the answer? Water is in upper 80s and it’ll probably be blue sky and in the 90s. Dog days of the summer. Appreciate your advice.
Never seen your daughter in a video before, she’s precious!
This goes to show me that I have a lot to learn about table rock lake and bass fishing in general. But sometimes even the pros get skunked too. I live in St Louis, not extremely far, about 250 miles. I'd like to go there more often than I do. Nice video Matt. Great to see the whole family involved. Branson has something for everyone and fishing is a great Escape from the crowds. Plenty of restaurants. I hope things open back up soon. Be safe. From St Louis MO
Yessss, Cece picking up the slack no pun intended….. She is a pro bass fishierwoman! The show must go on!!!!!!!!!!!!
You guys looks like you're having an awesome trip question I'm planning to go to Table Rock in three weeks the end June do you think it would be worth it to book a guide or just rent a boat find them ourselves?
Matt, so glad to see your come to Missouri/Arkansas to fish. Just an Hour east of Table Rock is Bull Shoals Lake. Unlike the Rock, Bull Shoals doesn't have near the homes or docks because the Corp can capture up to 45 Ft of water to the top of the Flood Gates. I have a 2 bedroom house just above Theodosia Marina. Hope you get a chance to fish the lake. Today the lake is 25 1/4 ft high due to all the rain the last 3 weeks or so. Good Luck on future adventures, I Luv your channel…it's the best.
Keep up the work, great videos!
You caught an Ozark Bass! Mostly just a native fish of the White river fed fisheries. If I am correct, you had one that looked big enough to be very close to the record.
love table rock lake! my grandpa lives on that lake
CC nets fish better than most men! Lucky man.
Fishing with the family – not having to cut the day short and rush home would be great
It was nice to see cici take over the camera, great job! And i hope you feel better Matt
Family fishing!!!!🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
Get her on the regular TB team, she fits right in
Love the family teamwork. Matt I hope you feel better and we're in capable hands with you wife!
Great video! Loved seeing CC fishing the front deck. She is a very smooth narrator, too.
Would love to see a recap vid at the end of your journey where you show a visual of your journey on the map. Amazing stuff
Love watching all the family out there so cool!
Great team work! CC is a natural and lethal with them catches. Awesome catches all around. Get well bro!
was just on that first spot everyday last week! great to see ya found some good ones!
Does your wife fish without spool tension too? Looked like she was sending it really easy
My favorite lake I've fished so far in my life. Even recognized several places.
Awesome, we call the rock bass Googel eye here in the ozarks. You guys should hit up lake of the ozarks!! Put in at PB2 public beach #2
Outstanding!! Lovin' the family series guys!!
Damn I missed you. Put in at Indian Point? That’s my home pond. Glad they cooperated, they don’t always on the rock. Fishing has been on fire there this spring!!
Do you know Keith lemon? In my eyes you are spoke like the same. Very funny for me. Good luck. Good job.
Awesome!!! Great family days Cheers!! :))
Great team!
I love that lake!
Fattest damn rock bass in North America!
Nice catch, glad to see you in this neck of woods
MLF didn’t catch good fish like that….. lol
Appreciate your recommendations so should I go med or med light in the Shimano Expride spinning ? Usually throwing weightless Texas rigged worms