Aside from Upstate and Western NY....

First off, HELLO to ALL!!!

I've recently joined this board and noticed the majority of Crappie fishermen are from western & southern areas. Are there any Crappie fishermen (within NYC) on this board? I normally fish waters in Westchester County (resevoirs etc.) and have fished (count on 2 hands) Saratoga Lake, etc. I've also ice fished Lake Taconic as well (really good Crappie, Gill and Pike fishing during the winter).

Just wondering if there are any "locals" that are members of this board.

Glad I came across this forum. Hope to learn and share a great deal. :)

Thanks!!!

Member "EZRider" is from NYC and does pretty well chasing crappie around your area. You might want to hit him with a PM and get some discussion going.

Joe

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Member "EZRider" is from NYC and does pretty well chasing crappie around your area. You might want to hit him with a PM and get some discussion going.

Joe

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Thanks Joe!

Will do.

Vern

Wow, guess I'm the only Crappie fisherman to frequent this site :o

LOL!!!!

The NY board has always been pretty low traffic - made it easy for me to volunteer to be the moderator, but there are a few of us that post when we have something to report. EddieRod has been having some success and has posted some photos. He's not too far away from me, but I need my big boat in the water to get to where he's been fishing.

I've been out on a local pond in my jonboat a couple times, but have only caught a few - water temps still in the low 50's. Nothing to really write about until the action picks up.

Actually, there is something cool I can share - the pond I fish now has a nesting pair of Bald Eagles. I noticed a big nest a couple weeks ago and wondered if it was an osprey or eagle nest, then this past weekend I watched an eagle catch a fish and fly right up to the nest, so now I know who lives there and who I'm sharing my fishing hole with. I've seen them fishing the pond several times over the last two years, and now there is a pair nesting there. I grew up having only ever seen bald eagles in zoos or on TV, so seeing wild eagles is something I get a kick out of. Its great to see that they've made such a strong comeback that I now often see one at least every week or two, all around the area. I guess there are several nests in the Montezuma Refuge and a couple more along the Seneca River, so they're doing well really well around here. I'm half tempted to pick up some 35mm film and pull my old SLR out of the basement so I can use the long-lens to get some photos this summer.

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LOL!!!!

The NY board has always been pretty low traffic - made it easy for me to volunteer to be the moderator, but there are a few of us that post when we have something to report. EddieRod has been having some success and has posted some photos. He's not too far away from me, but I need my big boat in the water to get to where he's been fishing.

I've been out on a local pond in my jonboat a couple times, but have only caught a few - water temps still in the low 50's. Nothing to really write about until the action picks up.

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Same here. Weather has been crappy (no pun intended) and I'm ready to do some fishing. Today seems to be nice and I hope it continues! My father went out yesterday and caught close to 30 Crappies. It's usually early morning or late afternoon when they really bite.

I'll post some pics (hopefully) the next time I go.

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Actually, there is something cool I can share - the pond I fish now has a nesting pair of Bald Eagles. I noticed a big nest a couple weeks ago and wondered if it was an osprey or eagle nest, then this past weekend I watched an eagle catch a fish and fly right up to the nest, so now I know who lives there and who I'm sharing my fishing hole with. I've seen them fishing the pond several times over the last two years, and now there is a pair nesting there. I grew up having only ever seen bald eagles in zoos or on TV, so seeing wild eagles is something I get a kick out of. Its great to see that they've made such a strong comeback that I now often see one at least every week or two, all around the area. I guess there are several nests in the Montezuma Refuge and a couple more along the Seneca River, so they're doing well really well around here. I'm half tempted to pick up some 35mm film and pull my old SLR out of the basement so I can use the long-lens to get some photos this summer.

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Cool! ... what speed film do you use? Anything 200 and above should work well. If you happen to take photos, post em :p

Nothing lately from me Joe...The spot where we go has shut down quite a bit. My buddy's been out during the week and wether its temp. or lower water levels Its not been the same. Looking foward to getting to camp in a few weeks and start hitting them there, will be posting soon....I hope!

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Cool! ... what speed film do you use? Anything 200 and above should work well. If you happen to take photos, post em :p

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If I end up going the 35mm route, I'll use 400 or maybe even 800. With the long lens, and a doubler thrown in for good measure, I'll need the speed to get good exposure at long range. Kinda hesitant to take it out in the boat, will need to be nice weather for sure.

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Nothing lately from me Joe...The spot where we go has shut down quite a bit. My buddy's been out during the week and wether its temp. or lower water levels Its not been the same. Looking foward to getting to camp in a few weeks and start hitting them there, will be posting soon....I hope!

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So far this spring sucks for weekend fishing. Finally a nice day tomorrow, and I'll be taking down trees from along our driveway all day :(

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So far this spring sucks for weekend fishing. Finally a nice day tomorrow, and I'll be taking down trees from along our driveway all day :(

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Yes, the spring downright sucks!!!! when it's nice, I'm at work. When I want to plan something, there's always rain and wind in the forecast!!! I'm bout ready to go to the local Petlands Discount and drop a line in one of the fishtanks! .. LMAO

hehehe there are some HUGE crappie in the big fish tank at our local Bass Pro Shop, not 50' from the rods & reels and panfish baits... ;)

I'm just sayin'......

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hehehe there are some HUGE crappie in the big fish tank at our local Bass Pro Shop, not 50' from the rods & reels and panfish baits... ;)

I'm just sayin'......

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LOL@joe ... you sound like someone speaking from experience... LMAO Your secret is out! Now I know where you perform your field testing...;)

I don't know much about where you are, but weather down here bites!!! (and I'm not referring to fish either.. :p) Can't catch a break!!! With all the rain we've had (especially in March), how can they say we're practically 'starving' for it? At one point, I thought I would have to build an arc in my backyard!!!! :p

Seriously, weather has been really drab lately. Still waiting patiently :mad:

looked at the weather report.... Friday looks very promising!!! low 70 is expected. Looks like I will attempt to hit the water on Friday (fingers crossed) :cool:

update... it may be windy :( Think I'll wait for weather report late Thursday eve :( :p

Im up in Dutchess county, and wouldn't mind traveling to 'hook up' with a more experienced crappie fisherman. I usually only ice fish for them, but now I'd like to hit em up during the soft season.

How deep are you finding them this time of year?

Thanks,

kb

hey gang. i just joined the site. i just started crappie fishing last year. i did very well last saturday. the weather is improving now. of coarse, i have work, and a fire company flower sale this weekend!:mad:

POOLEY, I read your posts on IS and MFF all the time. Welcome, took you long enough.
Anyway read alot on here and ask questions, I forget but are you in SE NY?? Scroll through everything!! Learn from the guys down south..

yeah, i'm in rockland county.

Hey FBM357, easy buddy. You are NOT the last of your species. :) I am from NYC too. I have several boats on Westchester reservoirs as well. One on Kensico, New Croton, Titicus, Cross River & Amawalk. I made these videos on Kensico.. While they are promotions for my company, they are just to show you the reservoir.
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YouTube - BASS gone WILD by Penfishingrods.com
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YouTube - BASS gone WILD by Penfishingrods.com 2
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YouTube - BASS gone WILD by Penfishingrods.com 3

Penfishingrods,

I see you've many boats in many areas! Thumbs Up From the likes of your vids, I see you like Bass fishing! I frequent Mohansic (Yorktown Heights) and they have plenty of Bass there! I've fished Amawalk, Muscoot, Cross River, Sodom and Brewster. All have good fishing. Though I like bass fishing (or any fish that decides to gobble my bait :p ), I really like crappie, bluegills, yellow perch (Cross River is great for these) and catfish.

Weather so far has sucked big time! At this rate, I'll be doing saltwater before freshwater!

Yeah FMB357,

The weather sux big time right now. I live vicariously through videos on youtube during messed up weather days. :(

I like fishing for pan fish & crappies too. New Croton reservoir is perch & crappie nirvana! The shores look like the moon during the spawn from all of the nests. At night when I flash a light through the water on the shores there are literally millions all over chasing eachother & fighting for their piece of the American perch dream & aqua turf. :)