No, I'm going to put my big boy pants on today and go play in the big water.Quote:
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No, I'm going to put my big boy pants on today and go play in the big water.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobberbucket
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North might be worth a hard look up along the path. With it being a very shallow lake in the chain your odds are better. That being said I could be wrong because it had a very poor showing during ice season so it could be going through a cycle this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by bprice1031
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I was thinking maybe OSP might be worth a shot?Quote:
Originally Posted by bobberbucket
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We got snow down here in the SW corner of the state last night too.
Weather will get better soon. Screwed my knee up and need to get an operation, I’m sure the weather will be great then.
It’s possible but you better get there early to get the prime spot in the corner next to the boat ramps.Quote:
Originally Posted by bprice1031
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Sorry to hear about your knee. Maybe you'll need some water rehab after the surgery.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappiemax
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That sucks! Knees are the worst! I do know first hand it’s possible to to get in a boat on crutches. It’s sketchy but doable. Hopefully you recover quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappiemax
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Well I've got my stuff done at home. Now I need to make a couple stops and then I'll be at a local lake. I'll report back later and hopefully have some fish porn for you all. Bigeyurk25 this is your open invitation if you want to go fishing today. [emoji23] [emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by bobberbucket
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Rumor has it he’s sold all his fishing gear and is fixing to get married. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by bprice1031
Poor guy used to brag about the single life and how he could fish whenever he wanted. One trip to the toy box and that rascal was a changed man! [emoji23]
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I tride to tell him that's as bad as hard core drugs. But he won't listen.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobberbucket
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oh no young love. Big put the blinders on!!!!
" I do know first hand it’s possible to to get in a boat on crutches."
I'm sure I figure something out, I have to. One of my grandkids reminds me I promised to take him fishing this spring. Operation is 1st week in May I hope I can get out before then. Lakes are crazy high and Ohio River is at flood stage so draw down will be slow again....one day.
Keep those pics coming.
Come north we got plenty of fishable water. Couple premiere areas around here will be really good within the next two weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappiemax
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Hold up boys! Old lady says she goin fishin! So we about to hammer some slabs! Stay tuned[emoji41]
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I knew you’d wake up sometime this afternoon [emoji23]. Stop lying you know your going dress shopping [emoji4] & then probably a nice dinner at some hipster joint you kids like to frequent.[emoji16]Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigeyurk25
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Made it out to 5 different spots in the PLX chain today. Saw plenty of waterfowl and a couple Ospreys and of coarse the Loon was still around. Obviously it hasn't warmed up enough for him to head north yet. If I would've started in the last spot I hit the day probably would've been better. I finally hit GBB and started catching fish. Unfortunately no crappie showed up to play today, but the gills were pretty aggressive. They were pounding gulp minnows tipped with a wax worm. I gotta admit they were looking really good! Called it a day about 4:30 today. Attachment 297476Attachment 297477Attachment 297478Attachment 297479Attachment 297480Attachment 297481
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"Come north we got plenty of fishable water"
Sure wish I could, got too many doctor appointments over the next few weeks for pre-op on the knee.
I'm hoping I can still squeeze in a little turkey hunting before the doc cuts on me. I HAD plans for going to Lake Cumberland at the end of this month but for now that is out. Depending on rehab I may still try for Ky Lake in May (probably just wishful thinking though).
She said she doesn’t like dresses and prefers wadersAttachment 297507Quote:
Originally Posted by bobberbucket
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BTW we got out for a little over an hour I’d say. Hit one spot with a certain structure made of wood on the shoreline.... anyway, one fish. She caught it[emoji58] a lot of bites but couldn’t hook them. Prob small perch
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Nice! Way too keep moving till ya got some action![emoji106][emoji106]Quote:
Originally Posted by bprice1031
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If I’d have known you were in my neighborhood I’d have stopped down and harassed you.[emoji16]Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigeyurk25
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Well if you ever get time to come north you got an open invitation. Just give me 24 hours notice Ive got a pile of vacation days to burn. It’s probably not nearly as good as KY lake up here tho.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappiemax
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What’s the Sasquatch doing up at this hour?
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Looks like we're finally going to start getting some spring time weather as far as the temperatures are concerned for the next week. It should help start getting some of these fish going. I'm tired of waking up to snow and frost on my car!
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I was having a discussion with a longtime fishing buddy of mine who used to post regularly on another forum that I frequent. I inquired about his lack of posting. His response was that people always want too much information especially site specific information gps numbers ect. And that he had experienced the negative effects of posting. Which i tend to agree that there will always be people who wish to take advantage of such information and exploit it.
That being said in my opinion location itself doesn’t always put lips on hooks. (Excluding the spawn & ice season when the fish are stacked in very specific spots and are easy pickings.) Presentation matters more than location in my opinion. I fish a lot of different locations (spots) and I tend to have a different style or presentation for each one specifically. I’ve figured out these methods by trial and error some totally by accident. I’ve also spent lots of time focusing on these areas and sorta developed a relationship with them I can usually tell by the way the water looks when I arrive if its gonna be a successful venture or not. Lots of thinking go’s into presentation selection when I arrive at an area I want to fish. The factors that make up my mind on how to attack are weather conditions chop,wind direction, sunlight, water temperature. Air temp also plays a part but not nearly as important as the others. All these factors come into play when I’m deciding what I’ll be using plastics, hair jigs, feather jigs. It also helps me decide float styles I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again float style can be very important at times! Even more important than the baits crappie can be super picky. More than one occasion I’ve turned a skunk trip into success by changing float style. I’ve gone through multiple jig colors just to find the one that would really set them off same with plastics. You gotta be willing to Change your style to be successful.
I’ve given exact locations to people over the years. More often than not they don’t have as good an outing as they expect. Because as I said before location is only one pice of the puzzle . Unless you fish these locations they way I fish them your likely to wind up frustrated.
Now when it comes to posting exact locations for the whole public to see that’s another story. If someone chooses to do that they better expect a lot of company and that will likely bring the adverse effects that nobody likes. Heavy pressure can and will turn your favorite spot into a fishless wasteland. The fish have no problem up and moving on to another location. And you’ll have to get back to the hard work of finding them again and you’ll have to spend time figuring out exactly what they want and how they want it presented all over again.
It’s just the nature of the beast if put it out there publicly they will come. If it’s a shore spot or a wade spot it will be subjected to large amounts of trash and the undesirable type of people who leave it there. They may not even be successful at catching fish because again location isn’t gonna put them on the hook. But they will still trash the place nonetheless. Always think of these type of people before you post.
Another thing I feel the need to bring up is the difference between a spot and a hole. A spot is a location where the fish will be for a period of time before they move on due to weather changes seasons ect. Some good spots will hold fish for months. Others may only hold them for weeks or days depending on conditions,food availability whatever brought them there in the first place. Most successful fisherman I know pattern fish and know why they are in an area and where they are going next. They know this from putting hours and hours into chasing these fish. Nothing you read on the internet or hear around a bait store is going to hold a candle to the things you learn while your on the water. Experience trumps any advice you’ll ever read or hear.
Now a hole is a place that for whatever reason always holds willing fish. And believe me these places do exist! A hole is something that you never ever want to post for the public to see. And you better be very selective about the people you share it with. I’ve shared the location of one specific hole with a few members here by a few I mean 3 and I put a lot of thought into it before doing so. You should guard the location of a hole like you would your wallet in a bad area. Loose lips sink ships especially when it comes to a hole.
At the end of the day it’s just fishing if you choose to share expect what comes with it. Sharing can be very rewarding if your careful how and who you share with.
Well i think I’ve covered all I had on my mind with this rant/longest post I think I’ve ever made. Sorry about the novel I’ve just got a lot on my mind this morning and needed to let it out. Best of luck to the guys who get out today do it up[emoji123][emoji41]!
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Weathers going to be good and I’ll be working like a slave [emoji53]. Unless I burn a vacation day or two that might happen [emoji4]Quote:
Originally Posted by bprice1031
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I know how you feel. I'll be working the same way this week, because of taking a couple days last week. That being said I was just told by the woman to go fishing today. Decisions decisions??????Quote:
Originally Posted by bobberbucket
BTW that wasn't to long of a rant. It's definitely something a lot of people don't think about.
If your looking for a change of scenery maybe give Springfield lake a look. There’s a little park next to the boat ramp on the lakemore side with some structure off shore as well as some submerged pads that have been known to be good early on.Quote:
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Never fished that lake. Driven past a couple thousand times, but never fished it. Looked at it in the past, but there never seemed to be much public access from shore, and never known anyone that fishes it.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobberbucket
There is public access on the north & south shore. North shore behind the police department has the most access I’ve not fished it much on the north side so I can’t speak for how good it is up there. But I did get some perch on the north shore when I did fish it. Now the lakemore side on the south side I have done well with Crappie, perch and gills. It’s a decent amount of public shore not as much as the north side but a good amount. Definitely worth a look if your wanting to try new waters.Quote:
Originally Posted by bprice1031
Heads up it’s heavily watched by law enforcement on both sides of the lake and ODNR is commonly around there as well. I know it’s not a problem for you because I’ve fished with you and your legit. This statement was for others who may be reading this and getting ideas who may not be as on the up&up as us.
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I was just looking at a map of it on ODNR website. I didn't know there was a public park over there on the Lakemore side. I thought it was a private park for the residents of Lakemore. It maybe a place I check out today. I'll be getting bundled up and ready to go here in a few. I'm assuming you're allowed to wade over there?Quote:
Originally Posted by bobberbucket
Yes but you’ll sink up to your neck I wouldn’t attempt it!Quote:
Originally Posted by bprice1031
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Got out this morning and hit up Silver creek. Only fish caught was a 15" channel cat. Fished some sunken trees and docks. Used baby shade in variety of colors. In need of some warm weather so I can get the boat out.
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Silver creek can be a tough place. The fish are there but they are finicky from my experiences there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Warner22
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Yes I agree. This was my first time fishing open water. ive caught some nice fish through the ice there. A lot of shad.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobberbucket
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I’ve been saying for 3 years I’m gonna Ice fish over there and never get around to it. I bet it’s nice being that it doesn’t get much pressure in the winter.Quote:
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I woke up once an hour last night I swear lol now I’m workin [emoji58]Quote:
Originally Posted by bobberbucket
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Made it out to a Local Lake today, and I feel like I'm starting to develop a relationship with. Sometimes I love it, and other times I swear there isn't a fish in it! Stared today about 11:30 this morning and fished till about 4:00 this afternoon. Had to deal with the eyelets freezing up for the first couple hours. Today I couldn't find the desired crappies I was looking for. I did however find some nice gills and redears. Brought home a few for me and the little woman to enjoy when we are kid free for a night. All fish caught today where taken on a black 1/16 oz jig head with a black and white gulp minnow about 12 - 18" under a bobber. Attachment 297616Attachment 297617
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Couple nice red ears homie! Way to get it done! Hopefully I can find fish tomorrow[emoji1303]Quote:
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