Weekly Fishing Report (May 29, 2026) — Table Rock Lake

Cranking season is in full swing on Table Rock. Coy Hines' latest weekly report covers what's biting, where to find them, and the exact baits to throw — straight from the boat.

This Week's Conditions on Table Rock

Bass have settled into a strong post-spawn pattern. Coy is marking schooled fish in the 15 to 18 foot range on main-lake points and secondary points wherever bait is holding. Watch your graph — when you see the bait, the fish are usually right under it.

What's Biting and Where

• Crankbait bite, 15–18 ft — main-lake and secondary points anywhere bait is stacked. Deeper-diving cranks are the play.
• Topwater window early — long tapering flats and main-lake points from first light to roughly 9 a.m. After that, fish drop back down.
• Shaky head all day — main-lake and secondary points, working the inner sections. Steadier producer than topwater.
• Glide baits still in play — the big-bite window isn't closed. Bigger profiles upgrade your limit.

Lures & Techniques

Deep Cranking (15–18 ft)

A Strike King 6XD on a 5:1 or 6:1 baitcaster gets you to the depth where the bait is stacking. A Falcon Low Rider Cranker 2 (7'6" medium heavy, medium-fast tip) is Coy's rod of choice — slower gear ratio means less wrist fatigue on a long day of cranking.

Topwater Window — Bone & Sexy Shad

The Heddon Super Spook Jr in bone is the go-to right now. Switch to sexy shad when the water cleans up a hair. The Jr (3-inch) matches the bait size on the lake. Walk it across long tapering points and main-lake points first thing in the morning.

Shaky Head — Magnum Finesse Trick Worm

The bread-and-butter all week: a Zoom Magnum Trick Worm (or a Magnum Finesse Worm) in watermelon candy or green pumpkin on a shaky head. Any quality shaky head jig will do — drag, hop, deadstick on the pause. When the topwater bite cools off, this is the rod you pick up.

Glide Baits — The Big-Bite Card

The glide-bait bite isn't over. Coy specifically called out Mag Drives as a way to upgrade your limit. We've been moving them fast — ask Wes at the shop about size and color.

Rod & Reel Setup for Deep Cranking

• Rod: Falcon Low Rider Cranker 2 — 7'6", medium heavy, medium-fast.
• Reel: 5:1 or 6:1 gear ratio (slower is better — saves your shoulder).
• Line: 12–15 lb fluorocarbon for the depth range.

Need any of this gear? Everything Coy throws is at the shop in Nixa or online at Modern Outdoor Tackle. Stop in and ask for Wes — he knows what colors are working and what we have in stock.