Quote Originally Posted by Bob D View Post
Yea, I believe the black crappie missed it this year. Not sure if many spawned during that first warm up and the eggs survived that cold snap. Just hoping that the white crappie make it okay this year. I think that the killing of the grass in Roseberry and Mink are going to hurt the crappie for a few years.
Bob, you have to be careful in talking about killing the grass. That is not a popular subject for a lot of folks around Guntersville lake. But it is the truth! I honestly don't think many people realize how much the crappie fishery has been affected over the years. And the more recent attempts to eradicate the grass, specifically in the two areas you mention, have had an enormous negative impact that will be felt for many years.

Most of you don't know what Guntersville lake could really be like if the fishery had been managed properly over the years. Places like North and South Sauta, Roseberry, Jones Cove, Town Creek, etc had such healthy crappie populations that spring-time fishing was fun for everyone. Even those sitting on the bank with a cane pole could catch a bucket full of fat crappies. It was the normal, not the exception. But what you see today is the result of years and years of gill nets, chemicals and over-fishing. It is sad. Sorry for the rant. (not really).