Targa98

I definitely want to do it as well. But I do NOT want to be in charge of the $ aspect either. Just dont have time. To get it figured out. Lol

1st trip of the new year. It was my birthday today but I worked last night so got up around 10 and decided to head down and treat myself to a couple hours on the water. Ramp was empty at 11:30 when I put in. About 30° at that point went to my same little crappie spot and could not find a thing. Scanned and scooped till about 230 and was about to leave but I found 1 smaller school that wanted to play. 1/8th oz sickle head with a shad color 6th sense clobber minnow. They wouldnt touch anything else but I didnt need them to. Was back in Aurora with my limit cleaned before 5. I caught them quick to say the least once I found them. Biggest was almost 16" and went 2 lbs 3 oz. Average was around 13". 1 under 13 again. They are hard to find out there though.

I start work at 3 and I'll be busy all week so its a crap shoot on when ill be able to go again. Maybe next sun or monday. I'm actually hoping the crappie to have grouped up a little more than pre cold snap. Seems in years past when the water cools I find find bigger groups that arent constantly moving. But it may need to stable out some for that also. I curious to see but also, I have 1 limit left to eat so I'm not really hurting for them yet. Just not sure how mad at them I am to go. Itll be a last min decision when I take the kids to school I'd say. Lol

Is 22° (17°) to cold for a 2 hour round trip drive to fish for 4 hours tomarrow morning........ Those are the questions that go through my head when you see a short window when I could go. Lol

Oh I look for them often on here usually when I'm at work but I just dont get to the lake enough to post often.

Oh yeah, come February I can catch them just like your talking about. But until then, that's when I'm just spinning down there. Lol

That what I was wondering. I had some great jigs for that but no live bait. Hard to fin live bait anywhere bw aurora and Big M this time of year. And didnt have time to go catch any. Lol Oh well, maybe next time. Lol

Sounds great to me!!!

Yes, I'm pretty sure that's who it was also but I dont know what they are doing. He was out in the middle of the channel it seems drifting around. I didnt have any live bait. On Stockton I can catch them but it seem when I get to the rock it is a whole new ball game. I grew up in SD fishing for them but it is so different for me. On day I am going to pay a quid down there to teach me a few things. Weather I catch any or not on that day, I'm getting to the point I Need to know what I'm doing wrong before I go crazy. 😂🤣

It was 100% 9nly because it was my last free day for quite a while and I would have been mad if I didnt. Lol And THIS time.....it was worth it. It really wasnt bad where I was bc it was protected from the wind.

Well I got to the ramp about 10 again and had it all to myself. Saw 1 other guide boat running around chasing walleye I believe. Almost staying in bed with the high winds and cold but knew I'd be mad if I didnt go. So I figured why not. Worst case scenario I went for a 45 min drive for fun.....Glad I went!!! Took 2 hours but got my 2nd limit of the week. Smallest crappie was 11.75. Biggest was 15.25 and weighed 1.98. All caught on a 6th sense Tinsle jig in either Pink & Black or Blue & Silver. Then I went hunting for walleye. Struck out everywhere. They are kicking my butt. Did catch a bunch of bass with 3 keepers. All on jerkbaits, Arig. And 2.8 kietech. Could not even find a walleye. Great way to end the year!! And for all you "Blaukets" out there.......Yes, I used FFS to catch my crappie. I got to crappie fish these 2 times this week for the first time since spring. I enjoy being able to find them alot faster that way in the few times I get to go between work and kids sports. Hope everybody has a Safe New Year and great 2025!!

Gotcha, I couldnt catch those ones on the other end of the lake either. I think I'll prob go back where no boats are Tuesday and try again instead of fighting the crowds. Even if it is a little longer drive

At least you were finally able to get out Andy!!! That in itself makes the trip a success!! Did you happen to target any crappie or heard of any up that direction being caught yet?

Oh it wasnt easy. I actually rode down with a buddy so I fished from his boat. He put a beating on me and probably had 2 to my 1. But the front always wins whens it's that way. I'll prob go down Tuesday Solo. Not sure yet though.

Quill, I saw your rig down there at we put in at 10 am. We were chasing the little tastey variety. We ended with out 30 but it took all 6 hours we had to get them. They are scattered and tough to catch right now. And No one color was better than the next. Prob had 4 or 5 over 15" so it was great quality. And threw back 4 or 5 short. Tried to toss the Jerkbait for some Walleye but No dice. Did have 5 or 6 short Kentuckys. All in all, the trip served the purpose and really couldnt have asked for a better end of the year. WT be 49 & 50.