Just be careful near the ramps especially Rogers, there's a tree barely under the water just off to north side of the ramp, a long point that extends way out across the mouth of cove and two stumps barely showing right off the end of the point.

What's the bite like on belton right now? Still hot for the jigs?

Agree. This post deserves to be of top. This tournament is for our Soldiers. Tournament date is Oct. 11. We need more boaters. This tournament is a free entry with a chance to win a boat. Please register. Go to www.texasboatworld.com to get to the link for Fishing for Freedom. Those that have fished this annual tournament know what a great event it is. There is a banquet the night before and you receive lots of give aways. Be apart of this great event

TTT

BUMP

Took 11 3/4 lbs with 3 fish to win the Wednesday nighter last week with a 5 3/4 lb big fish. There was also a 4 1/2 lb smallmouth weighed in. The bigger fish have started to bite since these last few cold fronts. Should be a good event.

BUMP

Got another email from Cliff at Texas Boat World. He said they probably need atleast another 60 boats.

TTT

what is the hotel situation like around Belton with a Bylor home game on Saturday ?

+1 I am really considering doing this event (on the boater side) I just got out the service in august but would still like to give back to my people. Just never been on the lake and being in college I am trying to weigh the expenses. Nice to see no entry. Never being on the lake and only prefishing friday y'all think I could get on em or someone help me out a little bit so I can at least show a good time?

Plenty of camping around too besides hotels

Close but not in the same neighborhood. Killeen is 60mi from Wako. Belton main lake and is south of there near Belto/Temple, TX. Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area-BLORA is at the extreme east end. Ft. Hood/Killeen has plenty of Hotel space available. Shilo Inn is next door to the civic center as there are several in the area.

If you have ever fished lakes with rock bluffs and standing timber, you'll do fine. If not, don't panic. The fish are biting right now and you should be able to have a good time. Not an easy lake to break down at all but if you fish your strength's, it'll be fine. Concentrate on the main lake where you take off (BLORA) to the dam area. Should be schoolers all day. Jigs, shad cranks, shad flukes should be the ticket out there right now. Good luck.

Peter

There are several hotels which are offering special rates for this tournament. Go to www.fishingforfreedom.org and click the lodging information tab and it will have the hotels offering the discount on rooms.