083009
"Raleigh Area Lake"
11:30am
4:30pm
Water Temp: 82.3F
16 crappie
released
10.00-14.00"
7' down in 7-10'
#6 Vanish Transition

The fish were biting a little better today, although there was never a peak in the action. I'm glad to see the water temp coming down.

Last year's report copied below
2008 8/30:

Quote Originally Posted by crataegus View Post
Saturday in a "Raleigh Parks" lake:

4:00pm-7:30pm (best fishing...5:30-6:00pm)

10 crappie 10"-14.25" (14.25"= 1 lbs 6.5 oz)

***custom minnow rig
1/16 oz chart(glow) tube jig w/out a minnow

#6 Vanish Transition Line
5-9' deep in 7-10'
Water Temp: 85F

***big fish of the day caught on this bait

Although I and PG24 pulled 10 keepers into the boat, the fishing was slow. One here and one there. The 14.25" crappie was on the skinny side. He and I are going again tomorrow. I hope the fishing improves a bit, but if nothing else, we will scout for new spots, and we'll finally get the chance to trade secrets.

It's pretty clear that looking back at last year's quick reports, I have fished less than half as much this year as in 2008. That's how things are though. My job has called for a lot more hours, and after work, I'm usually gardening in the waning light.