Stockton lake guides

[95 Xpress]

So I have noticed several Stockton lake guide services. I would like to get some opinions on which is the most knowledgeable on crappie. I want someone that is a good teacher, more specifically I'm after brush pile/standing timber fish and I need some help in these techniques. So for you guys that know these guides, if you could pick one who would it be?

[pvchief1]

I've heard good things about JR Oldham but I've never personally used him.

[Lead Head]

I would second the vote for JR. I have fished with him many times, yesterday afternoon in fact. We always seem to catch fish and he has taught me a great deal about Stockton and crappie fishing in general. He convinced me that I needed different electronics than what I had been using and when I got my Humminbird 898 and linked it to a new Humminbird up front it opened up a whole new world of cold water fishing at depths up to 55 feet. I have to say it is a lot of fun watching a fish on your depthfinder hit your jig at 50+ feet of water. Yesterday he took me up the river in 10-12 feet and we had a fun afternoon of minnow fishing until the mosquitos ran us off. He is the only guide I have fished with on Stockton and I think you would learn a lot and have a lot of fun fishing with JR.

[Joedog]

I've never used JR's guide services either, but his reputation precedes him. I heard he fishes 300-some-odd days of the year.

[95 Xpress]

Could somebody please send me his contact info?

[Lead Head]

You can reach JR on his cell at 417-276-1943.

[buzzmanmo]

you are in for a good time with jr. he sells some good rods too.

[mkeller]

J.R. hands down for crappie or walleye. Has always lived at stockton and fished it, very knowledgeable and willing to teach if your willing to learn. A real good guy that puts in the time and knows where the fish are and how to catch them.

[day dreamer]

Sounds to me like you have your answer

[95 Xpress]

Well I called today and talked with him, my next problem lies wil the cost of the trip. I know that he is probably totally worth what he charges but it is just too much for I man to fork out. Would anybody like to share a trip with me?