Hours this week

Today (Labor Day): 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Stay tuned, as it'll likely change again in a week! Happy Labor Day!

Meet the newest PCM crew member

In case you're wondering where Matt and I are this holiday weekend, someone decided to make her appearance 3 1/2 weeks early! Lola Morgan Wade was born at 4:14 a.m. Friday, Sept. 3. She weighed 6 lbs, 4 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. Someone made the comment that she'd always get to celebrate her birthday with a three-day holiday weekend - we laughed and said, "More like she'll always have to work on her birthday weekend!" Before you know it she'll be pumping your gas and counting your minnows. (Well, hopefully not too soon.) Hope you're all having a fun and safe holiday weekend on Bull Shoals Lake! (And I hope those boys are holding down the fort for me... they better be! Now they have two Morgan-Wade women to answer to.)

The Last Hurrah

We at PCM are gearing up for the last BIG weekend of summer. Can it really be? In case you haven't checked, the weather forecast for this weekend looks fantastic. Sunny and mid-80s. Just perfect! The last time I checked we still have boats available on Friday and Monday, but I believe we're booked on Saturday and Sunday. (Call 417-679-3676 for the most up-to-date availability.)

We will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We'll be closing at 7 p.m. on Monday.

The shelves and walls in the store are getting pretty spotty as the season winds down, but we are having a sale on lots of stuff this weekend - from t-shirts, shoes and bags to skis, wakeboards and tubes. Stop in and check out what we have left!

Just Jackie's is open daily this week and through the weekend; however, her hours will also change immediately following Labor Day. I'll double-check with her, but I believe she will close through the week right after Labor Day and be open on weekends only after that.

Hope you plan to join us on Bull Shoals Lake this weekend for a fun and safe holiday weekend! Cheers!

New Hours

Starting today we'll be closing at 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. We'll continue to be open until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through Labor Day weekend. After Labor Day, the hours will change again. Stay tuned!

7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday thru Thursday
7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Better late than never!

Only about five weeks later... here are the first and second place winners in the catfish division of our annual spearfishing tourney. First Place: Chad Dismang (Boynton, Ok.) - 27 lbs, 7 oz. Second Place: Heath Dismang (Haskell, Ok.) - 11 lbs, 13 oz.

Brostock 2010

I'm not sure who this rider is, but are those some Pontiac boats in the background?? Somebody help me out! From what we've heard, Brostock at Bull Shoals was a big success, and they hope to return next year. We'll keep you posted! Do you have some good pics from the event? E-mail them to info@pontiaccove.com.

Ready, Set, GO!

Carmen Mason getting a “lift” from her Dad, Matt, on July 4th at Bull Shoals Lake.

Miss Campbell enjoying July 4th festivities at Pontiac Cove... who doesn't love sparklers!

The Big Winners!

These are the winners of the July 4th raffle...

Ben Becker - $500 PCM gift certificate
Schlicht Family - $100 Just Jackie's gift certificate
Len White - 2 nights lodging at Cactus Ridge
Joe & Shirley Bator - 2 nights lodging at Pontiac Lodge
Greg Harbin - 2 nights lodging at Roo-B-Doo
Gary Peterson - 2 nights lodging at Lost Cove Resort

Congrats to the winners! And a HUGE THANK YOU to all for your continued support of the Pontiac Fireworks. (And to Bill Bauer for doing all the legwork.) This year was the best show ever!! Cheers!

BROstock

BROstock 2010 - Bull Shoals - July 9th - 11th, 2010 from Liquid Force on Vimeo.

Bull Shoals, here they come!

Yep, that's right. BROstock 2010 - an international wakeboarding competition - will be at Bull Shoals Lake this weekend, July 9-11. Twenty-five of the world's best riders will be competing. Bull Shoals Boat Dock is the host marina, and the course will be set up in the mouth of Little Sister Creek. The contest begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. Finals are at 3 p.m. A new wakeskate element has also been added this year. For more information, click here.

WANTED: Your pictures!

Send me your pics from the 4th of July weekend on the lake, and you might just see them posted here on the blog! E-mail photos and captions to info@pontiaccove.com. Cheers!

July 4th Celebration!

Join us Sunday, July 4th starting at 7 p.m. on the dock for...

*Pulled pork sandwiches
*Drinks
*Hats
*Koozies
*Glow necklaces
*Souvenir Cups
*Temporary tattoos
*Beads... and more!!

FIREWORKS STARTING AROUND 9:30 P.M.

Spearfishing Tourney Results

We had 50 divers in the annual Pontiac Spearfishing Tourney this year. Great turnout and great weather! We awarded prize money and door prizes on the deck at Just Jackie's - Trent Uchtman won the spear gun (his third time winning it!!) Revolver played live music on the deck, and Jackie did a pizza buffet for the divers and their families.

Nearly a week and a half later... here are the results:

Catfish
First Place: Chad Dismang (Boynton, Ok.) - 27 lbs, 7 oz.
Second Place: Heath Dismang (Haskell, Ok.) - 11 lbs, 13 oz.
Third Place: Jeremy Manier (Highland, Ill.) - 11 lbs, 1 oz.

Rough Fish
First Place: Tim Fallon (Lake Saint Louis, Mo.) - 10 lbs, 5 oz. (carp)
Second Place: Bert Benton (Flipplin, Ark.) - 9 lbs, 13 oz. (drum)
Third Place: Don Heskett (Centerview, Mo.) - 9 lbs, 11 oz. (carp)

Biggest Walleye
Bob Van Daley (Edwardsville, Ill.) - 2 lbs, 12 oz.

Pictures coming soon!

Spearfish Tourney Weigh-In 1-3 p.m.

Just realized I posted that the weigh-in begins at 3 p.m. It actually begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 3 p.m. All divers must check in with the tournament director (me) by 3 p.m. to have their fish weighed and qualify. THANKS! See you Saturday.

Band at Just Jackie's this Saturday night

Just Jackie's will have a band (Revolver) on the deck this Saturday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The spearfishing tournament prizes will be awarded on the deck prior to the start of the band... plus, a pizza buffet will be offered to divers and their families for $10.99 per person. See you there!

Tidbits

Starting this Thursday, we'll be open until 9 p.m. through the week. We have been closing at 7 p.m. through the week and staying open until 9 p.m. on weekends; however, it'll be 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily starting this Thursday. Woo-hoo!

The annual spearfishing tournament is this Saturday. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Take-off at 8 a.m. Weigh-in is at Hollingsworth Cove in Arkansas, starting at 3 p.m. Even if you're not in the tourney, head on down to Hollingsworth to see some big fish weighed in!

The Pontiac Fireworks are Sunday, July 4. Celebration on the dock beforehand - stop by for food, drinks, glow necklaces, hats, cups, etc.

The lake level is going down - it is predicted to be back to normal pool by Friday, July 2.

Fireworks on the Fourth!

The Pontiac Fireworks over the lake are set for Sunday, July 4. As always, fireworks begin at dark (9:15-ish). A celebration on the dock (much like last year) is planned for that evening - we'll be selling food and drinks, glow necklaces, beads, temporary tattoos, hats, souvenir cups and other fun stuff. Plan to stop by as you make your way out to watch the fireworks light up the lake! A big THANK YOU goes out to everyone who supports the Pontiac Fireworks by attending events, buying raffle tickets, t-shirts, cups, etc., and simply making donations. We definitely could not do it without you! Cheers, and see you on the 4th!

More Memorial Day pics...

Jared Whitehill having some old-fashioned fun on a paddle boat over Memorial weekend.

Hang on!

Another great shot of kids having fun on Bull Shoals Lake over Memorial weekend... this is (from left) Caroline (11), Cole (3), and Sara (8)... (Butch and Pat Williams' grandchildren.)

Fun on the Tube!

Jack and Sam Michel (Arnold, Mo.) having fun tubing this Memorial Day weekend!