My offer back to the community.....

I've been doing a lot of thinking about this and its something I've been wanting to do. So here's the deal. I want to offer my boat, gas, tackle and time to take different groups of people fishing. I want to offer fishing trips (free of charge) to any one who is currently serving in our military armed forces that may want to go crappie fishing and cannot because of the lack of equipment or places to go.
I will also extend this offer to any kid under 18 who has the same challenges.

It's just my way of giving back to our community. I am by no means rich or the best fisherman out there but I do like to go and can at least share some boat time with someone.

So, if you are reading this or know of someone who might be interested, give me a call at 1-501-231-3374 and we will schedule a trip!

I think it is a good idea I have been thinking about the kids myself it seems like the parents do not have or want to make time to teach the kids of today to fish can you may be they do not know there selfs I belive the state nature centers would give some support if they were held on there place what happened to the fishing rodoes that we had when i was a kid now around here they only seems to be when the state release trout at the nature centers Think about this one day these kids might have to depend on there skills to survail for what ever reason there are alot that could not

My hats off to you--wonderful ideal--:):)

I am in the military stationed at LRAFB. I just got here so I dont know anyone yet. Once I get acquainted with people on base, ill keep my ears open for anyone interested. This is a great thing you are doing.

Just give me a call at 231-3374 and we'll arrange something.

That is very nice generous offer, your awards are forthcomming

I have my first taker going with me tomorrow. It will be an expedition for the both of us as we will be fishing some new water.......that will hopefully be holding fish. I'll post results tomorrow.

Hey MidSouth Man,

I think you have a wonderful idea and I admire you for putting it into action tomorrow. Just thinking, wouldn't that be a wonderful project for the new Arkansas Crappie Club to take on as a group and all the members take a kid fishing on a regular basis? :)

Very good M M. What you are doing is awesome. Sometimes the guys at my church will take some of the youth fishing out in their boats, but it has been a while since that was done.

VERY COOL D.B. i will keep my eyes open for takers and if you have an open appointment maybe me and my brother qualify??

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Originally Posted by fishman64

VERY COOL D.B. i will keep my eyes open for takers and if you have an open appointment maybe me and my brother qualify??

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J.R.- You and your brother are welcome at anytime!

My hat is off to you midsouth man

Guys- This is a standing offer. If you know of anyone who wants to get on the water, please let me know. Military, children between the ages of 12-17, or elderly who cannot fish by theirselves anymore.

Active duty myself... Much props to you sir for offering this

MSM,
went to Inian Head tonight and only caught 3 crappie and 5 bream. if the fish are spawning how do you go about fishing in the shallows? i mean, do you continually cast as you were bass fishing or run up as close to the bank as you can and jig? also for a clear lake, do we stick to transperent type jigs?

hook a brother up

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Originally Posted by fishman64

MSM,
went to Inian Head tonight and only caught 3 crappie and 5 bream. if the fish are spawning how do you go about fishing in the shallows? i mean, do you continually cast as you were bass fishing or run up as close to the bank as you can and jig? also for a clear lake, do we stick to transperent type jigs?

hook a brother up

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Indian Head is a failry shallow lake and clear, 4-6 foot deep. The water temp. has probably warmed up pretty good there already and it should have already started the spawn.

Try findin the creek channels, as small as they may be, (difference may only be 1-2 foot from the main lake) and fish those areas with structure close by. Remember, these shallow water lakes produce better for me when there is low light conditions, cloudy days, early morning light, etc.

Also, try a method I call "match the hatch". If you are seeing pin tail minnows in the area, try a bait with similiar size and color. If larger bait fish are seen, for example shad 2-4 inches long, upsize your bait and match the color according to water color. meaning clearer water, clearer bait. Low light conditions, try chart. and anything. Ex. black/clear, grey/clear, black with clear sparkles, etc.

All can be ordered from midsouth tackle.I hope this helps but if not, lets schedule a trip and we'll go figure them out!!!!:)

Guys - I can't go Saturday this weekend, darn honey-do's, but I can go Sunday for awhile. If you know of someone give me a call. I plan on spider rigging over at peckerwood or 7-mile.

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Originally Posted by Midsouth Man

Guys- This is a standing offer. If you know of anyone who wants to get on the water, please let me know. Military, children between the ages of 12-17, or elderly who cannot fish by theirselves anymore.

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Thanks for helping the elderly. I took a friend fishing who turned 76 yesterday, this morning. We had a good day, brought in 2 limits of Crappie. I just hope someone takes me when I get old.;)