Members Chris Posted December 30, 2005 Members Posted December 30, 2005 Fished down the Long Creek arm Monday, from 9:30-2:30 only two small bass.... Then it was on!! From 2:30-4:00, my buddie and I put 30 crappie and two white bass in the boat. Fished jigs in 4'-20' of water. What beutiful weather we have here in the winter
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted December 30, 2005 Root Admin Posted December 30, 2005 We have to talk... When you say 4-20 feet, are you saying you threw the jig and you caught crappie (& whites) on the drop at all those depths or did you catch most of your fish at one particiular depth? Were you in the trees? Along bluffs? I don't ask exact locations cause I think that's rude. I did that once to a friend... reported on the net several years ago about a spot that was hot for walleye at night and my buddy had lots of company the next night. He didn't appreciate it at all so he only gives me bits and pieces now... really just kidding- I think he trusts me now... and besides, he reads the forum so he'll see this.
Wayne SW/MO Posted December 30, 2005 Posted December 30, 2005 I too am curious how you were fishing the different depths. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
Members Chris Posted December 30, 2005 Author Members Posted December 30, 2005 I too am curious how you were fishing the different depths. I usually count down the jig and reel it in. I try to keep it 6-18" off of the bottom. If that does not work I'll fish it higher in the water column. Specific locations I cannot divuge, but use an open mind when looking for the crappie. They are not always where every one else is fishing . If you see a bald dude out there in a G3 Golden eagle 165, you may want to keep your distance (he is a little crazy ), but watch where he goes. Also 4# test low vis green is a must!! Tight lines... I'll probly be down there saturday and monday...
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted December 31, 2005 Root Admin Posted December 31, 2005 Thanks Chris... we look forward to your reports. Wish I could check out the crappie fishing but we're too busy and I'm leaving Monday for 4 days pheasant hunting... there'll be plenty of time to chase crappies another time.
gonefishin Posted December 31, 2005 Posted December 31, 2005 How big were the crappie? Any good sized ones? I would rather be fishin'. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759
Members Chris Posted December 31, 2005 Author Members Posted December 31, 2005 I catch mostly white crappie over the winter. They average about 11".. for example monday we had about 22 thate were between 10-11, the rest were larger with the biggest about 12.5. In the spring I'll see more Black's and larger fish. But the whites eat really well.. YUUMM
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