Thread: Lake Eufaula archives

Barkett, thanks for the report. What part of the lake is your dock and how deep is the water? They should be wanting to move to pre-spawn mode soon. I may head down to Eufaula later in the week. I will probably head south though.

Odie

Went back to Belle Starr Sunday AM. Man what a difference a day makes. The fish were still there, although the size was down a little and they didn't bite as long - they quit about 9:00 am as opposed to 10:30 on Sat. For some reason, I couldn't get bit to save my soul!! The man standing next to me was jiggin with two rods and catchin on both rods, using the same electric chicken as I was using. I know those days happen, and I've been on both sides of the "post", so to speak. Sometimes I'm the one catchin' and someone else is watchin' and scratchin' their head, but man I hate that when I'm the watcher!! Sat. afternoon I drove down and looked at some areas I'd never been to. Went to Massey Point, Elm Point and Hickory Point. There were several trailers, including a couple of the local "Pro's". I talked to a couple of boats as they were getting ready to load and I guess they killed them there in Gaines. Fishing drop offs in about 12 fow fishing about 8' to 10'. Supposedly some really nice fish. This looks like a good area for my mini boat. I also liked all the shallow cover at Elm Point, do any of you fish this area and, if so, how's the success rate?

The areas down south are very good, lots of creeks to get in and the forage is off the charts. I guide the south end because of the consistancy! The crappie down south are typically bigger and grow faster than they do in other parts of the lake! But I am not trying to start an argument! I have my theories about every part of the lake! EB

Had a trip with Todd Huckabee on Saturday. Took my Wife and Daughter. First time I'd been out with Todd and to be honest, I was a little reluctant to take the girls. I'd talked to Todd a number of times over the last few years, both at his bait shop and at shows and he always seemed nice enough, but I'd heard others talk about him and describe him as a B---s to the Wall type of fisherman that would wear you out. I knew if that was the case, then my Wife and Daughter wouldn't have a good time. But I went ahead and took them.

But I took them anyway and I have to say, I was very impressed. He was one of the kindest, friendly, PATIENT and most accommodating (got the girls out of the wind) Guides I have ever been out with. Reminded me a lot of EB. He and my daughter hit it off right off the bat and that isn't easy to do. She doesn't cozy up with anyone quickly but Todd had her talkin' her head off in no time (that's a sign she likes someone, when she talks non-stop! ) Even my Wife enjoyed the trip. Afterwards, she confessed that she had dreaded going, but was glad she did afterwards.

Of course we caught Crappie and of course the jig was a black and pink beavertail. I was happy to pick up a few more pointers while fishing with Todd. He explained what was going on and why the Crappie were where they were. Out of respect to him, I won't tell the location and other details, but you can get a good idea by reading his Facebook page here. (By the way, that is my Daughter and I in the pics plus another pic of Her with Todd that my Wife posted to his page.)

Afterwards I introduced my Wife and Daughter to the catfish at Todd's. IMHO, it beats the crap out of a lot of so called "Catfish Restaurants". Can't wait to go out next time!

I know it isn't much of a fishing report, I mainly posted this because of you folks with families who are looking into hiring a Crappie guide on Eufaula. You can't go wrong with either Todd Huckabee or Brian Young in my opinion! I wouldn't think twice about taking my family out with either one again!

Thanks for a good report

Originally Posted by OkieDon

Had a trip with Todd Huckabee on Saturday. Took my Wife and Daughter. First time I'd been out with Todd and to be honest, I was a little reluctant to take the girls. I'd talked to Todd a number of times over the last few years, both at his bait shop and at shows and he always seemed nice enough, but I'd heard others talk about him and describe him as a B---s to the Wall type of fisherman that would wear you out. I knew if that was the case, then my Wife and Daughter wouldn't have a good time. But I went ahead and took them.

But I took them anyway and I have to say, I was very impressed. He was one of the kindest, friendly, PATIENT and most accommodating (got the girls out of the wind) Guides I have ever been out with. Reminded me a lot of EB. He and my daughter hit it off right off the bat and that isn't easy to do. She doesn't cozy up with anyone quickly but Todd had her talkin' her head off in no time (that's a sign she likes someone, when she talks non-stop! ) Even my Wife enjoyed the trip. Afterwards, she confessed that she had dreaded going, but was glad she did afterwards.

Of course we caught Crappie and of course the jig was a black and pink beavertail. I was happy to pick up a few more pointers while fishing with Todd. He explained what was going on and why the Crappie were where they were. Out of respect to him, I won't tell the location and other details, but you can get a good idea by reading his Facebook page here. (By the way, that is my Daughter and I in the pics plus another pic of Her with Todd that my Wife posted to his page.)

Afterwards I introduced my Wife and Daughter to the catfish at Todd's. IMHO, it beats the crap out of a lot of so called "Catfish Restaurants". Can't wait to go out next time!

I know it isn't much of a fishing report, I mainly posted this because of you folks with families who are looking into hiring a Crappie guide on Eufaula. You can't go wrong with either Todd Huckabee or Brian Young in my opinion! I wouldn't think twice about taking my family out with either one again!

Don, had I known that was you with Todd on Saturday, I would have pulled you guys over on highway 69 and shook your hand. That is, if you went on the morning trip? Todd passed me going south bound that morning and I knew he was taking someone out on a guide trip due to all the rods stacked in his boat.

Glad you had fun and caught crappie..... that's what its all about.

Good trip for you and family Don. Anyone who dosent think a guide is worth the money has not been out with a capable one. You cut the looking and chasing out, because these guy's are on the water every day {weather permitting} and know what the fish are doing. Brian goes out almost everyday, and some at night. And dont leave Barry out, he has great program for the kids to prepare the next generation of crappie fishers.

Thank you for the kind words guys! Todd and Barry are awesome! I love to talk crappie fishing with both of them! Between the three of us we try very hard to stay on the movements of the fish all year! Guiding is about a great fishing expierence, and having fun with family and friends. I have had so many good friendships over the years started by fishing! For example: I met Lip years ago and I have never forgotten how nice he was to me! EB