Appomattox on Sun 1/22

Didn't catch near as many as we have over the last 5 or 6 weeks but we did catch 2 pretty nice ones. The one in the second picture was 14.5 inches (it is twisted in the picture and you can't see how big that baby really is). Overall we caught about 15 fish in 3 hours, all but 4 or 5 were dinks. I'm guessing that the warmer water (46.8 instead of 41 or 42) had the fish spread out instead of jammed up in the usual holes. Naturally, I caught all of the dinks and my son caught the big ones. All on minnows in 12-14 feet.

Those look like some nice ones to me. Water looks awful muddy though.
I hope my little fishing partner holds up with age like yours has!:D

AnchorPuller:

The water was very muddy. I know what you mean as far as fishing buddies go. My twins are 15 and they still love to fish with me. I don't know how long it's going to last, so I'm enjoying it while I can!

Brad by the time you get done fishin that spot if there are any left they will be the most tight-lipped wily rascals ever. lol. Glad you had some action.
Jeff

Horseshoer:

Like I said a couple of weeks ago, I'm having too much fun to go anywhere else. I give most of 'em a little kiss before I throw 'em back, so at least they have something good to remember. :rolleyes:

Hey I'm just givin ya grief!! I am no one to talk-I not only go back to the same place where they been biting, I keep going back even when there hasn't been a crappie caught there in 2 yrs time. !!
Jeff

Horseshoer:

I knew you were just playing. I thought it was funny!!! Thanks for all you do to keep this board active and interesting.

Brad, after I got off the phone with you last night, I told my son about planning a trip. He was all smiles. Told me to go get his practice pole and take that carter key off of it, he said he is ready to be trusted with a hook!

Then I ask him about playing baseball. He said he likes T-ball. So hope we can discuss it while we drown a minnow.

As long as the weather is fit to go, we are in for Sunday.

Dayton

Great. Both of my 15 year olds will be going so we'll need to take 2 boats. It will be cool see your young'un catch a slab.

brad, never fished where you're at, but been in same situation..when they move off bridge go to first couple creek mouths that are up stream of bridge. i usually find them suspended here less than 5', sometimes only a foot in that color water. hope this helps when they all leave bridge.

Thanks Fishdoc! I'll try that.

just hope you see them young'uns catch a slab!!!

Hi all,

Im new to the board. I tried the BASS thing for a few years bought an NX750 and fished some tournies. Ive since sold the NX750 and purchased an 06 PT 175 / 50hp. I live in Williamsburg and mostly fish Waller Mill, Little creek, Diascund, Chick lake. This is why I got the PT 175 alot easier in the TM only lakes.

I have not been to the Appomattox. I would like to take a trip and check it out. I have always fished for crrapie if the bass were not hungry. So I guess Im still a begginer.

Where is the best place to launch on the Appomattox?? Brad how does your boat do on the rivers? With those 2 boys is it getting a bit crowded? I have a 17 year old myself, he loves to fish. I also have twin 3 year olds that Im giving the fishin bug to. Thanks in advance for any info

Mark

Hi all,

Im new to the board. I tried the BASS thing for a few years bought an NX750 and fished some tournies. Ive since sold the NX750 and purchased an 06 PT 175 / 50hp. I live in Williamsburg and mostly fish Waller Mill, Little creek, Diascund, Chick lake. This is why I got the PT 175 alot easier in the TM only lakes.

I have not been to the Appomattox. I would like to take a trip and check it out. I have always fished for crrapie if the bass were not hungry. So I guess Im still a begginer.

Where is the best place to launch on the Appomattox?? Brad how does your boat do on the rivers? With those 2 boys is it getting a bit crowded? I have a 17 year old myself, he loves to fish. I also have twin 3 year olds that Im giving the fishin bug to. Thanks in advance for any info.

I have been lurking a bit and saw that you all have a few get togethers. That sounds like alot of fun. Hope to join you one day.

Mark

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AnchorPuller:

The water was very muddy. I know what you mean as far as fishing buddies go. My twins are 15 and they still love to fish with me. I don't know how long it's going to last, so I'm enjoying it while I can!

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You guys are right -on about the fishing buddies. My son fished with me from the time he could walk up until he went to school @ William and Mary. We went through some "muddy water" for about 2 years but now he is back living with me while he goes for his master's @ ODU.
He is my #1 fishing partner and I hope it stays that way for many years:)

Hey Nitro 134, welcome to the board. All of you that have kids to fish with you are really fortunate. They have a way of growing up and moving away. We have 6 boys. 3 in Fla, 2 in NC and 1 here. The one here likes to fish but never has time. He is a cop with a newborn baby. One of my boys in Fla is coming up to fish with me again this year when we go to the lake in March. I got him "hooked" good on Kerr lake last year.

"Where is the best place to launch on the Appomattox?? Brad how does your boat do on the rivers? With those 2 boys is it getting a bit crowded? I have a 17 year old myself, he loves to fish. I also have twin 3 year olds that Im giving the fishin bug to. Thanks in advance for any info."

Mark:

I put in at whats known as the "Small Boat Harbor" off Puddledock Road. The attached link to their website has directions. I have been taking a left out of the harbor and fishing under the Temple Avenue Bridge and have been having some pretty good luck. http://www.appomattoxboatharbor.com/

As far as the PT 175 goes, it is a great river boat. It definitely can get a little cramped with 3 of us fishing. We generally take turns fishing from the middle. We fished a lot out of a 14' jon boat, so the PT 175 still feels pretty luxurius. Hope this helps.

Squirrel Hunter:

Congradulations on your son's success and still having him in the boat with you. The time spent on the water has obivously had a positive impact.

Brad is not lucid. His sons tell him where to go and how to fish. He is merely a passenger in the boat. If his boys could drive the truck and afford the gas, Brad wouldbe forced to stay at home. I hate to be negative but im just keeping it real.
HOT GREASE

Oh yea,,,,,, and you better go on Saturday and not Sunday!
Im gonna burn up your hole!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Brad is not lucid. His sons tell him where to go and how to fish. He is merely a passenger in the boat. If his boys could drive the truck and afford the gas, Brad wouldbe forced to stay at home. I hate to be negative but im just keeping it real.
HOT GREASE

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Brad- That brother of yous is a pc. of work:D

Thanks for the link Brad, Im going to head up there in Feb sometime. Im a bit busy right now and have to stay close to home. I appreciate it. My son is getting ready to go to college. We have fishhed alot together, but lately his interests are on other things (girls). We still find time to fish every now and then. If I tell him Im going he is usually in. I just like to get out and away from it all.

My Parents live in Fla on the gulf, My dad and I fish every day when I go down to see them. Fishing is quality time with friends and family.

Thanks to all for your replies.

Mark

nitro,
obviously you havent fished with BRAD!

Nope not yet! Should I be worried, very worried?????

Very Worried!

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Brad- That brother of yous is a pc. of work:D

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I agree, He fits in well.;) :)

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Originally Posted by Nitro134

Hi all,

Im new to the board. I tried the BASS thing for a few years bought an NX750 and fished some tournies. Ive since sold the NX750 and purchased an 06 PT 175 / 50hp. I live in Williamsburg and mostly fish Waller Mill, Little creek, Diascund, Chick lake. This is why I got the PT 175 alot easier in the TM only lakes.

I have not been to the Appomattox. I would like to take a trip and check it out. I have always fished for crrapie if the bass were not hungry. So I guess Im still a begginer.

Where is the best place to launch on the Appomattox?? Brad how does your boat do on the rivers? With those 2 boys is it getting a bit crowded? I have a 17 year old myself, he loves to fish. I also have twin 3 year olds that Im giving the fishin bug to. Thanks in advance for any info

Mark

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Just saw your post-welcome, this is a really neat site. I live
between Toano and Lanexa and fish where you do sounds like. Live 1/2 m
from Andersons Corner. Hope to see ya on the water/meet ya sometime.
Jeff

Sounds good horseshoer, What kind of rig do you have??

I will be at the Chick Res tommorow for a few hours in the morning.

Still trying to burn the premix (break in) out of the gas tank.

I live off of 143 about 1/2 mile from the Williamsburg country club.

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Just saw your post-welcome, this is a really neat site. I live
between Toano and Lanexa and fish where you do sounds like. Live 1/2 m
from Andersons Corner. Hope to see ya on the water/meet ya sometime.
Jeff

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Ever deal with Pops Marine in Toano?

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Sounds good horseshoer, What kind of rig do you have??

I will be at the Chick Res tommorow for a few hours in the morning.

Still trying to burn the premix (break in) out of the gas tank.

I live off of 143 about 1/2 mile from the Williamsburg country club.

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I just got an old jonboat a few months ago. No gas eng on it and no plans at this time for one. I am mainly on the TMO reservoirs so it is enough. It will be a few weeks before I start getting out regular, when the water & weather warm and the crappie spawn. I am 3 m from Diascund so I shoot over there once in awhile for a few hrs when it has warmed for a few days and as I can get away. My kids are grown up and live out of state-heck I have grandkid #4
on the way, so I am either fishing by myself or have a couple friends I take or go with. I am sure we can get some fishing in. Take care.
Jeff

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Ever deal with Pops Marine in Toano?

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But I hear alot of people who have and are happy with them. I will say
one thing-I was down there thinking of buying a new jonboat maybe 1-1/2 yrs ago and they were very no-BS in their approach which I like. "This is what we carry, this is how it's made, here's the stats, this is what it costs".
And I know a couple fellers who bought boats there who said the same. Of course this is just my opinion and what I have heard.
Jeff

Brad Reedy, hope you got my phone message today.

Dayton