Eufaula

[bucketmouth64]

As we were driving thru Oklahoma, we pass thru Lake Eufaula. That is one big a$$ lake. Went over a few bridges that go across the water. As we drove on some more lakes appeared on the side of the road only to find out by my gps it was still Eufaula! Seeing it on tv you don't get the idea how big the area is, but seeing it for real I couldn't believe the enormity of it. I can see how one could go thru a lot of gas fishing the lake.

[Larson15]

Those big lakes make you wonder if the pro's are "that good" at breaking down such a large body of water or if it's because of all the local knowledge they receive.

[TR21HP]

Larson15, It's a combo of both, knowledge and patterns. I've had the opportunity to fish with a few pros and it is amazing how they approach thelake with seasonal patterns and how quickly they eliminate dead water. They really do their homework before big tourneys as well in terms of pre fishing as well as getting some local info.

[grab the net]

If they can keep the mystery tournament location a mystery, we will find out who is the best at finding their own fish.

[Larson15]

I can guarantee that the "mystery" tournament won't be a mystery for some of them.....

[hydrashack]

You should see Eufaula when it gets rollin. That lake can get insanely rough.

I grew up down in OK and have fished a few 200+ boat tourneys on it. Huge body of water, pretty flat landscape around there, strong winds can get that thing kicking up 6 footers. Back in mid 80s my dad fished a tourney on it and saw two boats flip and one crack in half........