nice catch, thanks for the pics.
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nice catch, thanks for the pics.
Astor Group (Powells) did advertise last year - had lots of squirrely rules - number of
fish that could weigh in - number of persons per boat...... Had good turnout last year
over 50 i believe.
This year i heard only 17-18 came out......reason ?????
A few in our group fish with this group because of distance down to Okeechobee.
Have no idea who won or how many entries or type of payoff....
Would be interesting to know results of their tournament.
Gotta luv it when a fish'n trip turns out as well as you planned! WTG
They said it was run by someone else last year. This one was put on by Powell's. Rules, 2 people max per boat, 7 fish weigh, Leave shore at safe light (called by Powell), back on shore by 3 pm. $25 to enter. I got $50 for 4th, I think but am not sure that 1st paid $300. I think there was 18 - 20 boats. A man that was at the dock in the morning was talking about a couple of other tournaments not to far away so that pulled some entries. JC
My parents spend the winter in Astor every year and they've done pretty good with 32 two pound crappie in the boat so far. The best part? Every 2 pound plus fish was released to get even bigger! I was able to go down in January and lucked into the first 2# catch of the year. We ended up with 3 big ones that day on Dexter.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/...112_121259.jpg
My mom with the biggest of the year, 2# 12oz
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/...13505981_n.jpg
And dad with number 32 from this morning.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/...78606523_n.jpg
Great post!! those released hopefully will 3# when you get back down!:biggrin
That's the plan! Here's a video of the first 2# plus catches of the year. Hopefully next winter I'll be able to post a "3 Pound Crappie" video. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Speckanator
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG56ciEKl0I
Great video.....thanks for sharing your trip:cheers2
Thanks!! Felt like I was right there in the boat, Great Video!
Very good video, thanks !!:highfive After watchin that I gotta go for a boat ride this weekend !!