Any 'Crappie Experts' Going to Bass Pro in OKC This Weekend?

[Jon The Buddha]

If so, I would be very interested in meeting there and getting some info/advice in person to help me get up and running in my new hobby. It would be a great place to look at and talk about gear/tackle/colors/rigs/presentations that work in Oklahoma waters. I don't have a particular time in mind, I am pretty open, although I do plan on hitting the Boat and RV Show at the Fairgrounds sometime this weekend as well. Heck, I'll even buy fudge there for anyone who volunteers!

[Redge]

Wish I was there but just drove the opposite way. If someone doesn't help you out, I will be back in town Monday?

[DrNip]

I'm no expert and don't think I'll be able to make it there this weekend. Sorry.

[Redge]

Forgot to mention, I am no expert!! But I would try to help you out!

[IkenI]

Jon, I'm solid locked up this weekend. Maybe we could meet during the week sometime when you and Redge could both get it in your schedule. I'm retired so I'm easy. BTW, I stay away from those Boat and RV shows. That way I'm satisfied with what I've got.

[swollencrappie]

Shoot...I just got home from Bass Pro..FAR from an expert...but I have learned a Ton from the guys here. I may be back up there and could help you out a little. I will let you know. Just went and got new reel for my new Bonehead rod. Yeah Boy!!!!!

[Jon The Buddha]

Jon, I'm solid locked up this weekend. Maybe we could meet during the week sometime when you and Redge could both get it in your schedule. I'm retired so I'm easy. BTW, I stay away from those Boat and RV shows. That way I'm satisfied with what I've got.

I know, Right? It's tough when you see those pretty and shiny new ones sitting there. Luckily, I really like my Tracker Pro 16, although the live well is WAY too small for all the fish I am going to be catching...Haha!!

[crappiepappa]

Don't listen to these guys Jon. They ARE ALL experts!

[Ranger09]

I know that's right LOL

[Jon The Buddha]

Made my trip and bought a bunch of goodies! I ended up buying three Crappie Maxx 11' poles (they were on sale) to start trying my luck at spider-type jigging/trolling. I had the choice of light or ultra-light. I bought the light action on the recommendation of one of the guys working the fishing area, but not totally sure that was the right choice. I got the feeling crappie fishing wasn't his main fishing activity. What do you guys think? Should I have gone ultra-light instead? I have no problem running back over there tomorrow to exchange.

I know a lot of people like the 14'-16' poles, but I just couldn't bring myself to get poles that long. It's not like the water clarity around here is super-clear anyway, so hopefully I won't need to be 16' back from a school of fish to catch some.