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Thread: Newbie Headed to Chotard 2/13/10

  1. 02-09-2010, 07:54 PM #1
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    Default Newbie Headed to Chotard 2/13/10


    Hello All,

    Thanks in advance for all your help. I've been a bass fisherman my whole life. I never had anybody introduce me to crappie fishing so I have taken it upon myself to learn. I'm headed to Chotard this weekend and have alot of questions. Here are my top 3 with a kicker.

    1. Is a spider-rig neccesary? (All my research indicates a distinct advantage for February fishing)
    2. What is the most versatile crappie rig? (If you could only buy 3-4 setups what would they be?)
    3. What basic baits/jigs do I need in my crappie arsenal?
    4. Do I have a chance at pulling this off?

    I have alot of want-to and little knowledge so I appreciate your feedback. If you see "that idiot" in a white triton this weekend have mercy on me cuz I'll be giving it hell.
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  2. 02-09-2010, 08:14 PM #2
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    As long as you have want-to you cancertainly pull it off. However on the down side of things, chotard is not going to be the optimal lake this weekend. If you want to fish that area I wouldgo to eagle.
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    I appreciate the heads up...with that being said should I even head that way? I keep my boat about 2 minutes from Tommys at the Rez. Should I just start there? Could you tell me why Eagle over Chotard and why not Chotard so I could better understand?
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    Quote Originally Posted by jakesis1972 View Post
    I appreciate the heads up...with that being said should I even head that way? I keep my boat about 2 minutes from Tommys at the Rez. Should I just start there? Could you tell me why Eagle over Chotard and why not Chotard so I could better understand?
    Eagle is landlocked so the river does not affect it. Chotard on the other hand rises and falls with the river and the river in up and flowing right now.

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    Got ya...read an article by Paul Johnson in MS Game and Fish about Chotard and the rise and fall of the MS. Thanks for the feedback.
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    I have caught fish at chotard with the river rising, but right now it is very high and rising not a good combo. When the river is in the 24 feet range and rising you can still do ok
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