Thread: Ouachita 1 April Update

They're just too full and the eggs are 'ripe' to be delivered.

DeGray is in full spawn, so I read on the fishin' report, so it won't be long at all before they do their thang. I'll be going again Saturday morning. I'm just givin' the lake a couple of days to settle down fromt he rains. Ouachita is within a foot of full pool and with the rain we got today, it just might be there by now. I need to check the hydrology site. I went to the dam today and they were releasing water big time...so who knows?

aj

Originally Posted by littlefirslabs

Hi John One of these days You will be showing us a pic of a bucket full.Up and down weather must keep those Crappies all mixed up,but mother nature should send them spawning soon.I'm heading back down in a week,keep me posted.Good Luck TOM

...that gal likes crappie as much as I do (and that's sayin' sompin'!)

aj

Originally Posted by creekslick

Your wife is a little more understanding than mine if she let you fillet those in the kitchen. Good looking catch.

...I'm for anything that covers up 'ugly.' :D

When I go to the water, it is for the DAY, weather permitting. I like fishing the low-light times of the day and if the wind gets up, well, I can just troll and kick back. Life's too short to stay home and mow grass.

aj

Originally Posted by CrappiePro

Nice fish John, also nice to see the face behind all the posts. I have had many of long days on the water and wished I had those fish. Great Job CP

...I just wish we could have caught some fish like this on our trip together!

Keep in touch. <><

aj

Originally Posted by RTFish

It may have been long day, but it looks like it was a good one. Nice fish. I haven't had a chance yet to wet a hook since we got back from Hot Springs. Mrs had foot surgery so I've been a little busy with her. I did get our cabin opened today so maybe next week I can find a day or two to try my luck. Hopefully, she will be back on her feet and can join me. Again....nice crappie.

...we'll try to get us a few more.

aj

Originally Posted by crappie12

Nice slabs ya caught there. Way to go.

By the looks of your photo, it looks like you have LOTS of fishin' buddy help there. That's what makes the world go 'round. <><

aj

Originally Posted by mark lo

WTG - good catch.

Nice going John! We picked up some keepers (12) last weekend...gonna give it a try again this weekend. I figure we will be around Tompkins Bend and Mt. Harbor. Heard they were on their beds at North Fork. My neighbor bass fishes...said it looked like hundreds of them in 2 FOW. Told me to make sure and carry some polarized glasses...it was a sight to see. I'll keep an eye out for the "sweetwater" Saturday! Good luck! SMJ<><