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Outdoors

Branson's Table Rock Lake Project Office Closed For Renovtions

...includes the Dewey Short Visitor Center as well as the walk-in customer service area at the Corp's Duty Room. ...
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One of Branson's biggest entertainment values, Moonshine Beach, gets better

Army Corps of Engineers waives most fees for Branson's Moonshine Beach on Table Rock Lake Aug. 1 through 9. ...
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Championship Golfing within Branson city limits

...those having a passion for golfing can tee off to their hearts content in Branson. Paul Miller, General Manager for the Branson Tourism Center, said, "For those wanting to golf, Branson is a fabulous golfing destination ...
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Anglers Advantage meets Lake Taneycomo's challenge

A great evening of fishing. Guide Steve Dickey is personable, a great teacher, and provides a great Lake Taneycomo trout fishing experience. ...
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Branson's Central Pro Am partners with Professional Anglers Association

The Professional Anglers Association has joined forces with the Central Pro Am Association to offer a one of a kind opportunity for anglers fishing Central Pro Am in 2010. ...
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Branson KOA reopens with $500 thousand renovation

The KOA reopening involves over $500,000 of renovations and improvements. Owners Ralph and Kim Newell realize the importance of upgrading to meet the needs of today's campe ...
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Central Pro-Am Association partners with Professional Anglers Association

In striving to give its fishermen a better fishing experience the CPAA has just announced a partnership with one of the fastest growing fishing associations in the country, the Professional Anglers Association (PAA). ...
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Branson's Moonshine Beach Opening Delayed

The opening of Branson's Moonshine Beach, a day-use park on the north end of Table Rock Dam near the Chateau on the Lake, has been postponed until June 5 because of weather-related construction delays. ...
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Bull Shoals CPAA Tournament Moved to Stockton Lake

The June 6th and 7th CPAA tournament scheduled for Bull Shoals Lake has been moved to Orleans Trail on Stockton Lake. ...
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Emerson and Hedgpeth win $10k Table Rock Skeeter Tour

With a total of 72 teams competing, the local team of Randy Emerson and Ron Hedgpeth won 1st place and $10,000.00 by over 4.5 pounds over their closest competitors with an impressive five fish limit weighing 23.83 pounds. T ...
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Elfrink catches state record Yellow Perch

Elfrink knew he had something special. He made a call and found out the current state record was one pound, seven ounces. He thought his perch was bigger -- and he was right. ...
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Davis brothers win $10,000 in CPAA Skeeter Tour Bass Tournament

First place prize of $10,000 was won by the team of Jimmy Davis, Jr. and Jackie Davis, brothers from Willard, with a total weight of 24.44 pounds. They won an additional $630.00 for catching... ...
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Annual Table Rock shoreline cleanup needs volunteers

One of Branson's greatest tourism and scenic assets is Table Rock Lake, but trash ending up on the shoreline of the lake happens even though, in a perfect world, it shouldn't. 2009's annual shoreline cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 4. ...
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New CPAA bass tournament format proves successful

The first tournament of the "2009 Central Pro-Am Association (CPAA) Schedule," sponsored by Skeeter/Yamaha is history. The bass tournament was held recently on Beaver Lake with the take off and weigh in at Prairie Creek ...
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2009 CPAA Missouri Skeeter Tour holds first tournament

The Branson based Central Pro-Am Association (CPAA) has announced the first bass tournament of the "2009 CPAA Missouri Skeeter Tour." ...
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Walker's 26 pound 11 ounce limit leads Table Rock FLW after Day 1

Branson's weather threatened snow on the first day of the FLW-Mart Tour Bass Tournament on Table Rock Lake March 12 - 15, but it didn't seem to hold the competitors back much. ...
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Are Branson's Tri-Lakes "the fresh water fishing capital of the world?"

It is hard to imagine any other area where the same fishing quality and experience is provided in a more convenient or accessible manner. One thing is for sure, there is no other area where this variety of fishing is offered within minutes of each other and the all the shows, attractions, entertainment, and shopping that Branson has to offer. ...
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Snowden places third in Bassmaster Classic

They say, "The third time is the charm," but Table Rock Guide, Brian Snowden, might favor the fourth time. After fishing in the prestigious Bassmaster Classic three previous times ...
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Corps announces Annual Day Use Pass availability for Branson area

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2009 Day Use Passes are now available for purchase [in the Branson area] at the Table Rock Lake Project Office. The passes cost $30 each, and holders of Golden Age or Access Passports or America the Beautiful Senior or Access Passports may purchase them for $15. ...
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Central Pro-Am Tournament Association - has new Branson owner

The Central Pro-Am Tournament Association (CPAA), a long time provider of local pro-am bass tournaments in the Branson and other areas of south west Missouri and northern Arkansas, has recently been acquired by long time competitive bass fisherman and local Branson businessman, Jim Thompson. ...
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Curtis wins $155,000 in Stren Series Championship

With a final-round of 10 bass weighing 35 pounds, 10 ounces, Yamaha pro David Curtis of Trinity, TX won a total of $155,000 in cash and prizes including a $15,000 bonus ... ...
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MDC increases Trout Permit fees 43 percent in 2009

The Missouri Conservation Commission passed sweeping changes to its sport permit regulations that will impact on the cost of fishing in Lake Taneycomo for locals and visitors alike. ...
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Hollister Tiger play first ever home football game

The Hollister R-V School District and the Hollister community will celebrate the opening of the new football complex on Monday, September 8, 2008 with kick off at 6:30 p.m.. ...
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Level of Branson's Taneycomo to be Lowered

This process will begin the evening of Saturday, August 16, 2008. It will remain at the 696.5 level until afternoon on Monday, August 18, 2008. However, if work at the dam is completed sooner, the lake level may return to normal sooner ...
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Scotty's Trout Dock and Marina back "home"

The process used was innovative with boats pushing from the water, and a cable on a pulley being pulled by a front end loader to help remove tension and provide guidance ...
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TOUR OF MISSOURI Cycling Race to change Branson Traffic patterns Sep. 13

About 120 professional cyclists will be participating in the Time Trials, an 18-mile long course that begins at Branson Landing and ends at the Shepherd of the Hills Farm on West Highway 76. The race begins at 11 a.m. and ends about 3 p.m. The cyclists wi ...
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Orvis 2006 Outfitter of the Year to Branson's River Run Outfitters

The coveted Orvis 2006 Outfitter of the Year award was presented to Branson's River Run Outfitters, owned by Stan and Carolyn Parker, by Perk Perkins, the CEO of Orvis and Dave Perkins, the Vice chairman of Orvis at the recent 2007 Orvis Guide Rendezvous ...
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Branson - A fresh water fisherman's paradise!

From cold water fishing for trout to warm water fishing for bass,crappie, catfish, and pan fish etc. Branson offers it all and with a convenience and quality of fishing that is unsurpassed anywhere! ...
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Branson's Lake Taneycomo - expect running water�

It is reasonable to expect that water will be running. As this is being written the tail water elevation is 705 it is normally 701.3 but yesterday it was up to 710 plus. ...
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Rusty Midge and Peach Fur Bug make for great Memorial Day Trip

The vast majority, 90% plus, were caught using the 100th ounce River Run Peach Fur bug fished on an indicator at a depth of about 4 feet. The rest including about a 16 inch Rainbow were caught on a size 18 Rusty Zebra Midge fished at the same depth ...
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Lake Taneycomo Fishing Report - The size 18 Rusty Zebra Midge worked just fine thankyou

...had a great hour and a half catching and releasing about about 15 Rainbow Tout, no Browns, with a couple in the 14-17 inch range. Most were caught on a on... ...
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Lake Taneycomo Fishing Report - The size 16 Red Bead Head Midge starts the season off with a bang!

...fishing into the condo side in about 7 feet of water. He used his old standard from Gary's Big Five, the size 16 Red Bead Head Midge exclusively and fished it at about 4 1/2 feet... ...
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Dissolved Oxygen Up and Midges are a hard combination to beat

Since Table Rock turned over and the dissolved oxygen levels have increased the fishing, numbers wise, has been nothing short of spectacular. On Dec. 16, using a size 18 zebra Copper Dun I caught about ...
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Lake Taneycomo Fishing Report for September 2, 2006

The most current and comprehensive access to Lake Taneycomo Fishing information available anywhere! ...
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An Ole Seagull, Fishing Journal

The journal of Gary J. Groman, a.k.a. The Ole Seagull ...
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Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers quaterback Ben Roethlisberger fly fishes Branson's Lake Taneycomo

... spent a half a day fly fishing on Branson's Lake Taneycomo with River Run Outfitters. Jul 30 Fishing Report also. ...
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The Ole Seagull' s Run on the upper end of Branson Lake Taneycomo

Each mile of Lake Taneycomo offers a different type of topography and fishing opportunity. ...
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Hiking Branson's Lake Taneycomo White River Corridor Trail

...get a close up view one of the Ozarks most beautiful waterways... ...
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Terminology Used in Gary's Journal

The terminology used in The Seagull's Fishing Journal ...
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Branson's Lake Taneycomo Fishing Report for June 25, 2005

Branson's best source of information for fishing Lake Taneycomo. ...
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Lake Taneycomo Fishing Report June 1, 2005

Fishing has been excellent. ...
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Lake Taneycomo Fishing Report - May 24

It's phenominal! Low water, lots of nice fish! ...
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Lake Taney Como Fishing Report May 12

The waters has been off a lot more laterly. Fishing is great! ...
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Lake Taneycomo Fishing Report May 1

Less high water..fishing is excellent. ...
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7th annual 3 on 3 Street Basketball in historic downtown Branson

From "Top Gun" to "Couch Potatoes", basketball fun for all ...
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Lake Taneycomo Fishing Report for Apr. 6

Plenty of fish and some lunkers being caught.. ...
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Lake Taneycomo Fishing Report Mar. 30

Plan on water running at least 707 plus level but fishing is great. ...
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Scotty's and boat ramp provide downtown Branson access to Lake Taneycomo

Public access to Lake Taneycomo still available in downtown Branson. ...
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Lake Taneycomo Fishing Report Mar. 21

Fishing- good but plan on water on conditions. ...
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Lake Taneycomo Fishing Report Mar. 19

Midges appear to be the ticket for fly fishers...is water pattern changing? ...
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New Table Rock Lakeshore Trail along Branson's Table Rock Lake

the relative flatness of the trail and convenient entry and egress points makes the trail available and useable... ...
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Insurance for fly fishing Branson's Lake Taneycomo in heavy water

traveled hundreds of miles to fly fish and couldn't because of the high water. ...
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Good Taneycomo Fly Patterns To Start With

Special Trophy Trout/Artificial Area Regulations

KIS Midge fishing on Branson's Lake Taneycomo

On Branson's Lake Taneycomo, the midge is a major part of the Rainbow and Brown trout's diet. ...
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Feb. 21 Fishing Report w High Water Running

If you have a boat fishing is excellent. Wading leave a lot to be desired. ...
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New fishing regulations impact Branson's Lake Taneycomo

Trout Permit required on upper Lake Taneycomo and new daily limits. ...
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Feb. 13 Taneycomo Fishing Report

Plan on using deep water techniques but things may be changing. ...
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Jan. 16 Bret Rader's deep water fly fishing technique

Deep water techniques are working best with this highwater. ...
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Jan. 8 Be flexible- ESB Slip Float for Deep Water

Were back to running four generators hard. ...
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Is the generation pattern changing?

Waters been off, no generation since December 27, fishings been great! Enjoy it while you can. ...
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