I'm living up to my handle

[redearhoosier]

Went full bore crappie fishing today in Poplar Creek using jigs tipped with minnows and wham first fish of the day was a redear. I'm jinxed on crappie but I plan on fixing that tomorrow. I did manage a few nice redears in four feet over gravel...seems early for them?? Was shocked we caught them because they hit minnows.

I did find 54.2 degree surface temps today. Anyone want to help an ole boy with a wife and five year old out? Surly they'll be headed towards the banks in the next few days of warmth?

[callen]

I've fished Barkley the last few days close to you and I'm still catching them deep.

[jdrowl67]

I found some blacks in the back of one bay on northern Barkley this evening. caught 12 in 4-6 feet. fished most of the day deep. caught one white 12 feet.

[redearhoosier]

Thanks guys, I guess the weather has them scattered. I'm going to crank it up tomorrow and see where the road takes us. You all using jigs or minnows?

[usafret99]

Good luck tomorrow

[jdrowl67]

Minnows, tried black and chartreuse tubes, no luck on those.