Thread: Crappie Fishing / Yo-Yo,s

Originally Posted by ceb

This topic has been beat to death previously...on other state boards. And the same thing always happens. You will never change someone else's mind because of your experience. It may surprise you, but you do not have to be an unethical, lying, cheating, low-down scoundrel to enjoy running some yo-yos.

I promise you that there are just as many unethical single pole fisherman as yo-yo fisherman. The AGFC will not change the regs because people that enjoy runnin' yo-yos pay their license fees just like all the rest of us.

I understand what you are saying and you are right according to the law. Would you fish in among yo-yo,s or move to another spot or if a couple of guys are fishing and catching crappie, would you move your boat in beside them and start fishing due to it being a public lake and you are entitled to fish their also or would you give them some space and find your own spot to fish.

I say this like this because I saw a younger smart mouth man run an older man off because he wanted his fishing spot and threaten to whip him if he said to much and constantly mouthed off to him, so the older man moved and lost his public space instead of staying where he was.

That smart mouth guy do that to someone else a bit more younger or possessive and he may get into something he can not handle.

I do not watch people that are catching fish and move into their spot to share the spot--I am a lot nicer than that---I respect others privacy and the right to be there, since they were there first.
By the way--it is illegal to allow a fish to hang out of the water using yo-yo,s or drop lines either one.----All parts of the fish must have access to the water at all times.
As I said I respect all opinions

This is not a complaint persay----just a topic for discussion---Some may share my opinion

Originally Posted by crappierookie

I understand what you are saying and you are right according to the law. Would you fish in among yo-yo,s or move to another spot or if a couple of guys are fishing and catching crappie, would you move your boat in beside them and start fishing due to it being a public lake and you are entitled to fish their also or would you give them some space and find your own spot to fish.

I say this like this because I saw a younger smart mouth man run an older man off because he wanted his fishing spot and threaten to whip him if he said to much and constantly mouthed off to him, so the older man moved and lost his public space instead of staying where he was.

That smart mouth guy do that to someone else a bit more younger or possessive and he may get into something he can not handle.

I do not watch people that are catching fish and move into their spot to share the spot--I am a lot nicer than that---I respect others privacy and the right to be there, since they were there first.
By the way--it is illegal to allow a fish to hang out of the water using yo-yo,s or drop lines either one.----All parts of the fish must have access to the water at all times.
As I said I respect all opinions

This is not a complaint persay----just a topic for discussion---Some may share my opinion

The law says yo-yo's must be within sight or hearing at all times except sunset to sun rise. You may not use but 30. That is all the regs I could find.
To the guy who got run off his spot, it is illegal to harass legal hunters or fishers on public lands or waters in Arkansas. If this was true he should call a warden next time.

Originally Posted by NIMROD

The law says yo-yo's must be within sight or hearing at all times except sunset to sun rise. You may not use but 30. That is all the regs I could find.
To the guy who got run off his spot, it is illegal to harass legal hunters or fishers on public lands or waters in Arkansas. If this was true he should call a warden next time.

I guess the price of tea in China is a better question.

Originally Posted by crappierookie

I guess the price of tea in China is a better question.

Life is way too short to get upset about trivial matters. If a person is fishin' legally and is a taxpaying citizen, the they have the right to fish public waters just like we do.

Now. The water may be high but the lake is still beautiful. Let's get back to fishin'!

aj

Originally Posted by crappierookie

I understand what you are saying and you are right according to the law. Would you fish in among yo-yo,s or move to another spot or if a couple of guys are fishing and catching crappie, would you move your boat in beside them and start fishing due to it being a public lake and you are entitled to fish their also or would you give them some space and find your own spot to fish.

I say this like this because I saw a younger smart mouth man run an older man off because he wanted his fishing spot and threaten to whip him if he said to much and constantly mouthed off to him, so the older man moved and lost his public space instead of staying where he was.

That smart mouth guy do that to someone else a bit more younger or possessive and he may get into something he can not handle.

I do not watch people that are catching fish and move into their spot to share the spot--I am a lot nicer than that---I respect others privacy and the right to be there, since they were there first.
By the way--it is illegal to allow a fish to hang out of the water using yo-yo,s or drop lines either one.----All parts of the fish must have access to the water at all times.
As I said I respect all opinions

This is not a complaint persay----just a topic for discussion---Some may share my opinion

If I were in that situation, I would just move as well. I don't go crappie fishing to put up with that kinda stuff. I have plenty of days to fish, and there's no need for me to run anyone off a spot either.

If someone moves in on me, and they want it that bad. They can have it...then they can watch me go across the cove and keep catchin' crappie. I could really careless if they followed me around all day long...I don't crappie fish to get irritated. And from my few years of fishing, I have found more single-pole fishermen move into my spot than fishermen running yo-yos.

I would never roll up on a bank with others fishing and with the big motor running, proceed to hang yo-yo's. There's a time and a place for everything.

Unethical fishermen come in all shapes and sizes, and they use any and all techniques...that's why I prefer to fish on the coldest, nastiest day in February...'cuz all those unethical folks are sitting at home.

Originally Posted by ceb

If I were in that situation, I would just move as well. I don't go crappie fishing to put up with that kinda stuff. I have plenty of days to fish, and there's no need for me to run anyone off a spot either.

If someone moves in on me, and they want it that bad. They can have it...then they can watch me go across the cove and keep catchin' crappie. I could really careless if they followed me around all day long...I don't crappie fish to get irritated. And from my few years of fishing, I have found more single-pole fishermen move into my spot than fishermen running yo-yos.

I would never roll up on a bank with others fishing and with the big motor running, proceed to hang yo-yo's. There's a time and a place for everything.

Unethical fishermen come in all shapes and sizes, and they use any and all techniques...that's why I prefer to fish on the coldest, nastiest day in February...'cuz all those unethical folks are sitting at home.

That is what I am talking about-----Agreed

I agree with crappierookie. Seems like we've alot of trouble with yo-yo fisherman at Millwood. I was at Okay Landing about 4 weeks ago not a soul in sight but crappie hanging from every cypress tree around. This was mid-day and some were dead and most half eaten by turtles. I was the maddest I'd been in a long time, after cutting several live ones loose and seeing all the ones used for turtle bait I called a buddy of mine that works for the AGFC. I give him the name, address, and phone number that was on the yo-yos and ask him to get that info to the wardens. I need to check back with him and see what he found out.
I remember an Ashdown address, somebody named Joe.

Originally Posted by roscoeman

I agree with crappierookie. Seems like we've alot of trouble with yo-yo fisherman at Millwood. I was at Okay Landing about 4 weeks ago not a soul in sight but crappie hanging from every cypress tree around. This was mid-day and some were dead and most half eaten by turtles. I was the maddest I'd been in a long time, after cutting several live ones loose and seeing all the ones used for turtle bait I called a buddy of mine that works for the AGFC. I give him the name, address, and phone number that was on the yo-yos and ask him to get that info to the wardens. I need to check back with him and see what he found out.
I remember an Ashdown address, somebody named Joe.

Two heavy set dudes in a red bass boat, and many guys were getting upset also at the crappie left hanging, plus when they run the yo-yo,s you have to move your boat to allow them to get to them.

By the way--it is illegal to allow a fish to hang out of the water using yo-yo,s or drop lines either one.----All parts of the fish must have access to the water at all times.



CR,
You may be correct about this, but I have looked on the AGFC website, and have not been able to find this anywhere. Would you please tell me where you have found this. As far as I could find, all yo-yos have to be marked with fishermans info, and must be within sight or sound range during the day, and can be left unattended during the night. And only 30 yo-yos per person, and only 1 yo-yo per limb, float, or stick. I may be missing a few other rules, but this is all I could find.

One more thing. Maybe someone should have stood up for the old man in this situation. Anyone that mouths of to an old timer is surely a coward underneath. You could have politely said, "Son, leave the old man alone, or your going to become my new high tech fish-finder when I hold your head underwater!"