Going to try a new to me lake

**Jamesdean** · 08-30-2021, 07:55 PM

After a few to many encounters with magnet fishers at the bridge I usually fish, and hunting for new water, I might have found a spot. I can even use my boat, If I can get it finished. It's a bit of a drive, and it's about 9 acres in size. The state conservation site says it's got bass, catfish and several species of sunfish. No mention of crappie, though on several other lakes they don't mention them and I know they are in them. This lake/ Pond is about 35 miles or so. It has a boat ramp, and a long handicap access point, almost pier like, but earthen, that goes about 2/3 the way across the pond at one end and looks promising. Going in the morning, without the boat to check it out and maybe wet a line while I'm there. wont be able to use the gas motor there but have a trolling motor and two (2) group 29 deep cycle batteries. Everything works out, I'll be using my scanner and finding the better spots to fish very soon. At that distance my trips will be down to 2 to 3 trips a month so I'll be making the most of everyone of them.

**moonrunner** · 08-30-2021, 09:11 PM

Hope it works out for you JD!

**thaDudeAbides** · 08-30-2021, 09:15 PM

Hoping it is a well kept secret. I fished a new lake this summer and always enjoy it. I caught only two crappie but it was worth it to try something new and a beautiful spot.

**GreenEYESfromOHIO** · 08-30-2021, 09:24 PM

Pictures of the catch are always nice! Good luck!

**Jamesdean** · 08-30-2021, 09:26 PM

I tied a couple jigs to try out at the new spot. Watched a video of an ol' timer who fishes a lot of these out of the way spots here in Missouri and though he uses rubber baits, he attaches a piece of orange to the under belly and seems to have pretty good luck with it on all species. I know at the bridge, crappie seem to like chartreuse in the mix, so I included both. Seperately of coarse...lol. Name: 20210830_211421.jpg
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**Jamesdean** · 08-30-2021, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by GreenEYESfromOHIO

Pictures of the catch are always nice! Good luck!

You bet I'll post picks of the catch. Just hope I sketch some to post. But will post either way. Will be nice to be out again enjoying what ever is provided...

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**SuperDave336** · 08-31-2021, 03:03 AM

Good luck. Hope it’s filled with big ones.

**DockShootinJack** · 08-31-2021, 03:18 AM

Some of the smaller lakes can produce very well. Good luck

**"G"** · 08-31-2021, 04:17 AM

Hope it turns out to be good for you

**Ketchn** · 08-31-2021, 05:05 AM

fear not the new spots , take a box of nightcrawlers , if it don't have crappie , it might have some other panfish that are fun .
luck to ya on the adventure , hammer some fish for all of us to see .

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