Thread: Quick Report

110809
Jordan Lake
11:00 am
5:30 pm
Water Temp: 63F
45 crappie
40 relinquished to PG24's care
5 released

10.5-13"
16-20' in 18-24'
#6 Vanish Transition
1/16 oz slvr sprkle/chart tail under 1/2 oz trolling weight
***#2 Aberdeen/minnow under 1/2 oz trolling weight

I fished with PG24 today--so needless to say there was an empty cooler brought on board with us. Donald told me that his freezer was empty, and he felt naked without fish to eat. As soon as I heard that, I wanted to make sure I didn't have to hear him ever say that again--and thankfully his cooler left over 30 lbs heavier. Minnows seemed to have an edge today, but the jigs were still very effective. We took about 2hrs to try other spots, including a couple sets of the new condos, but nothing. Same location and techniques as yesterday (64 north), but easier to hold the boat! What a beautiful, calm, productive day. It's always fun to fish with PG24. Again, I hope the pattern holds for my parent's visit.




Last year's report (2008 11/10) same as previous report

What?????? You hired another guide?

I had to, you won't fish Jordan on the weekends.

111409
Jordan Lake
8:45 am
5:30 pm
17 crappie
released

10-13.25"
14-21' in 18-28'
#6 Vanish Transition
#6 Fireline Crystal
***1/16 oz gold sparkle/chart tail under 1/2 oz trolling weight
#2 Aberdeen/minnow under 1/2 oz trolling weight

Dad and I went out with low expectations in the high water. But the day ended up pretty good. We caught several 12-13" fish. The fishing was never too fast. The key was to keep moving around and chase the schools of fish around. The best bite was about 21' down in 27'. I would say minnows caught just over half of the keepers, but the jigs took the 13.25"er. For us the best action was <1mile north of 64. One of our two best spots was in the little cove NE of 64 where the no boats buoys end. There were a couple guys who had caught a few along the same string of bouys but south, closer to the bridge. It was nice to fish with my Dad. My Mom is going to cram into the boat tomorrow. Two's company, three a family.

A black head/gold sparkle mid/chart tail was the only color that seemed to draw much interest from the fish today.

And for Chief: Yes, the Fireline seemed to catch as many fish as the mono....this time anyway.



Last year's report (2008 11/14)

Originally Posted by crataegus

Friday on Jordan Lake:

11:00am-4:30pm
13 Crappie 10"-12.75"

Homemade rig
***1/8oz Chart tubejig w/o minnow

#6 Vanish Transition Line
6'-20'
Water Temp: 59F

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

My parents are visiting from Illinois this weekend. My mom enjoyed the grand tour of Raleigh with The lady I board with. Dad and I hit Jordan. We had our rain gear and used it too. It rained so much I forgot it was raining. I was happy to finally catch a few decent crappie. My dad outfished me 10-3 on keepers--I was reminded that he is the one who taught me how to fish. We caught the biggest keepers and probably the most keepers in 16-20', but we got into good biting 10-11" fish on a 6-10' flat near the 64 bridge. It was strange to have a giant, dead calm lake to ourselves. It was fun. Raleigh Parks lake tomorrow morning (along with thunder, wind, and rain) then dry off, and all three of us will head to the Natural Science museum in the afternoon.

Thanks For The Report Jeremy! Hope You And Your Family Enjoy Sunday On The Lake And I Know You All Will Have A Good Report For Us All!

Sufix, man, Sufix!

Originally Posted by chief

Sufix, man, Sufix!

yeah, whatever

good job crat....good luck on your trip with the family.