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Kolby Cooper's Rising Stardom!
I had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with Kolby Cooper before the show Saturday and of course was back at The Midnight Rodeo for his performance that evening. I've conducted hundreds of artist interviews in my 30 years in radio. Some you just know "this person's special." Kolby Cooper is one of those "persons." He's just 24 years old and has already accomplished more than most persons…
Corey Kent Brought Down The House Saturday Night!
It was a cold night in The Ozarks Saturday but that keep anyone away from The Midnight Rodeo! I'm certain everyone was glad they made the effort too. The evening started well for a few lucky 105.1 The Bull Grand Prize winners who got the chance to sit in on a Corey Kent "unplugged" session.
Truman Lake Winter Crappie
This past Saturday, I had the opportunity to hop in the boat with touring crappie pro and local guide Amos Livingston. When we first looked at the forecast earlier in the week it called for light winds and a high temperature around 52. Neither was the situation when we arrived at the lake that morning. A steady northeast breeze and cloudy skies kept things uncomfortable and the pesky breeze…
Lake Life Expo!
One of the better cures for cabin fever is attending a boat show! I made sure to make time to stop by this weekends Lake Life Expo at the Springfield Expo Center. Now that January is behind us, spring is feeling more in reach! On this past rainy Sunday, I spent a few hours wandering around and checking out the boats, kayaks, boat lifts, and more. On display were boats of all kinds and styles from…
The 2024 Springfield Boat Show
The best way to cope with the freezing temps over the weekend was to head to the Springfield Boat Show! Nothing like wandering around and checking out all the cool new boats, fishing gear, and talking all things boating, to help get your mind right. You never know who you might run into as well.
Eric Massey Crappie Jigs, Handmade Right Here In The Ozarks!
Eric Massey is my most recent guest on The Ozarks Outdoors podcast. When he couldn't find what he was looking for in a crappie jig, he decided the only solution was to make them himself. This "hobby" soon became an obsession and if you're looking for the very best jigs, handmade right here in the Ozarks, Eric Massey Jig Co is where you've got to go.
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The Best New Years Eve Party Package, Ever!
Don't miss your chance to win your way to the best New Year's Eve party in town at The Midnight Rodeo! Not only that, but you and 7 of your friends could roll up in style aboard the 417 Party Bus! I'll pick up up, we'll have dinner at Whiskey Tango, cruse around town, and then head to The Midnight Rodeo . There, you hang out in the VIP Lounge, have your own bottle of champagne on ice, and after…
Late Season Whites And Hybrids!
Last weekend up on Truman Lake the white bass and hybrids were still active and up shallow! The latest cooler weather has dropped the water temps down into the mid-50's but that hasn't slowed the action. Sure, you'll need to bundle up but as I reported in my last post there's only a couple baits to you need to get into the action. Again, a #5 Shad Rap, or similar type of bait, will do the trick.…
Local 10-Year-Old Takes Two Monster Deer!
Most hunters, myself included, go their whole lives and won't match what a local 10-year-old has accomplished during this years archery and firearms deer seasons. It's an amazing story of Drake Taylor and his passion for hunting and of his father that has taken the time to instill in his son a love of the outdoors. In a recent episode of my Ozarks Outdoors podcast our friends at the Missouri…
Fall Whites, Hybrids, and More!
The closer we get to winter, the more active the white bass and hybrids get. The shorter days and falling water temps signal to the lakes predators it's time to feed up! It's the perfect time to get out for some fast action. You really never know what you might catch. Those game fish will follow the shad wherever the wind may take them so on any cast it may be a white bass, hybrid, crappie,…