Last Weekend

I went fishing last Sunday, November 30, at Northwest River. The water temperature was 45 degrees, and the color was about half-stained.

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I started fishing around 7 am, and the fish were nice enough to cooperate. I was trying to stay in 8’ of water with my baits, jig and minnow combo, at 6’ deep. By the time I quit at noon, I had boated 23 crappie, 1 pickerel, 1 good-sized bream, and a (dag-nabbit!) Grendel.

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I threw back 7 crappie and kept fourteen. It was probably my best day, size-wise, for the Northwest River. I had six that were over 12 ", with the biggest at 13". Cajun Cricket was their second-favorite color.

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Here is what I took home for dinners:

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The river was pretty empty. I only saw about five other boats…including that ole’ fish-head who always catches more/better fish…JimB:

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Good luck, everyone.
Dean

Nice pics. Beautiful fish.

I almost didn't recognize Jim in that new boat! Good report Dean, Jim how do you like pushing vs pulling baits?

Great pics Dean, and that feller there hope you had a great time. I was driving back from a week long trip too Ill. to see my parents or I would have been out with you both. I have been staying below the state line.

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Originally Posted by Percidae_Papermouth

I almost didn't recognize Jim in that new boat! Good report Dean, Jim how do you like pushing vs pulling baits?

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Me either, remind me to bring some cans of blue spray paint to the perch bash.

Nice bunch of fish Dean!