Hit up some old docks.......

Got home from work at 8am. Finished up some work and then got out on the water by 9. Did some striper fishing but the tide was waaaaaaaay out and we couldn't get bit. Came back in the docks that have been good since the temps started dropping but only hooked into 6 fish with 1 being a keeper. At 11:30 we decided to try another cove where I used to fish but hadn't been since the year before last. Over the next 2 hours we got 42 fish, keeping 11. Biggest is in the 2nd pic...13"
All of the fish came on 2" limetreuse tubes
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Nice catch , that reminds me of my Dad he used to fish right after getting off night shift.

Those are some fat crappie...Nice looking!

yeah real cool, glad you got em, me and tear em up and the dude are gonna hit em again tonight i hope, gonne try some lights on bobbers see how it works, will report soon!

Nice fish!

How cold was it when you were fishing? What (if you know) was the water temp?

Thanks,

V

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Nice catch , that reminds me of my Dad he used to fish right after getting off night shift.

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Thanks - Glad I could bring back some memories

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Those are some fat crappie...Nice looking!

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John - Thanks - you're right about the "fat", they're getting ready for winter here. Take a look at the pic below. After you mentioned it I decided to weigh the 13"er when I was filleting him (or her?). 1lb 6oz! This was after losing water weight while in the fridge overnight. I'll post a few pics of the fillets in a bit.......I think I'll make you hungry......

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yeah real cool, glad you got em, me and tear em up and the dude are gonna hit em again tonight i hope, gonne try some lights on bobbers see how it works, will report soon!

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Thanks! - Good Luck tonight

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Nice fish!

How cold was it when you were fishing? What (if you know) was the water temp?

Thanks,V

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Thanks - Air temp was about 50. I have 3 different temp gauges on the boat and none match. One on each depth finder and a infared hand held. The temps on the three were between 47.5 and 51.1



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MDCrappie,

Thanks for the quick reply. I'd like to 'attempt' another trip, but where I fish is a higher altitude, therefore the temps are cooler. Temps are forecast to fall a bit in the upcoming week (highs in the 40's upstate NY). Plus rain is in the forecast as well :(

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MDCrappie,

Thanks for the quick reply. I'd like to 'attempt' another trip, but where I fish is a higher altitude, therefore the temps are cooler. Temps are forecast to fall a bit in the upcoming week (highs in the 40's upstate NY). Plus rain is in the forecast as well :(

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I'd be going. I fish down here (Md) as long as the water's not "Hard". I've had some great days in 35-38 degree water.

Here are some pics as promised.

Might not be the "Best" (tasting) way to fix crappie (It is my wife's favorite) but it is probably one of the "best" ways health wise.

"Seasoned" Fillets....
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Ready for the oven.......
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In about 30 minutes they will be ready....

now that's what I'm talking about!!!!! ... I need to get out there and catch some fish for the table!!!! :D

If it's not too windy and I'm emotionally stable, I just might give it a shot!

Thanks!

Ready to eat.....
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My 1st serving.....
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10 minutes later....
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Can't you just taste the Olive Oil, Butter, Old Bay "Garlic & Herb", Lemon Pepper......

Looks like the fish are definitely putting on some weight. It really pays to stick it out and switch up some when your 1st choice doesnt pay off and you proved that..again.;) That's some fine tablefare you got as an end result too. If I hadnt just ate then that woulda made me hungry. I LOVE cooked peppers and onions so I'll be trying that dish before too long.

Congrats on your day.:)

I might have to cook some like that some time I usually fry em with some house autry seafood breader and have some zatarains red beans and rice.