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Hey Guys
Im new to Florida and Tallahassee. I have crappie fished for many Years in Ohio. Im looking for someone to crappie fish with me. Any takers just shoot me a message.
I took the kids this weekend to a river off North Monroe st. Caught a few real nice ones.
Brett:
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Welcome, might want to hit up the Georgia board as well. Lots of them guys fish Talquin. There is several from Florida as well that should be along shortly.
Hey Brett...Welcome to Crappie.com and you are only minutes away from one of the best Crappie lakes in Florida. There are several crappie.com members that fish Lake Talquin and any of us would be more than happy to help you out. Lightwirehooker, Chuck Auten, Heavylead, Rawhide, Quickhook, NoMercy and myself just to name a few all have campers at Lake Talquin Lodge and at least one of us are there at any given time. Lake Talquin Lodge is a fantastic place to launch your boat. It is located midways on the lake and they have a large selection of jigs, lightwire hooks, minnows, fishing line...Just about anything you want or need for crappie fishing...Looking forward to meeting you!!:cheers2
You have moved to an area that supports crappie fishing at it's best. TNT said it all about the lake and it's camp. What type of boat do you have?
Try and attend the up coming slabfest. That's the way I got started. Looked at everybody boat for rigging and then their style of fishing on the lake. Different from IN and KY fishing.
Chuck
Thanks everyone for the responses....I continue to here that this is the meca of the crappie fishing world....So Im ready to get started.
I will def go to the camp to meet some of you.
I sold my boat before moving to Florida. I have the wife convinced that its time to get another one. Ive been looking through the threads at posted pics of boats. Im getting so many great ideas. Hopefully I dont go overboard......LOL
I need some opions. A guy is giving me a 10 ft Jon Boat that does not take on any water. Can I safely use it in Talquin?
No...I better come get it and use it around here for you. It wouldn't be safe in a FREE boat.:biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by brettdawson1
I was gonna say i would race ya there, but yer retired and would have about a 3 day head start. Heck yes it is usable. just understand it's limitations and don't push em.
Personally, from a safety point of view, I would not take on Talquin in a 10 ft jon boat...or any sizable lake for that matter. I have seen the wind get up in a hurry at Talquin to the point that I wasn't comfortable being in my 17 ft fiberglass boat. The 17 1/2 Alumicraft that I used to have and the 17 ft fiberglass boat I have now have taken on some water on a rough day and I would hate to experience how a 10 ft jon boat would react to rough water. Even on a calm day, the wakes of some boats are pretty tough on a smaller boat....Just my thoughts.
No way. Agree with TnT on the dangers. Seen many big boats come in with water inside from the waves. If you do, be sure to pick calm day.
Well, there is some local knowledge for ya. Better send that boat to Speckanator. Or find ya some small waters to fish.
Thanks all....I thought so.....In the back of my mind I was trying to convince myself that it would be ok.....
I know where a boat is that is 100% rigged and ready and trained to catch fish on Talquin if you are interested in buying a boat :highfive
A boat already trained.....can't beat that. All you have to do is get in and catch fish.
Brett, Welcome, look forward to seeing you at the next Slabfest
I agree with Hooker and TnT. The wind and weather at Talquin can be brutal on a smaller boat. Best to be safe. Are you looking to sell your boat TnT?
I am entertaining the idea. I have found me a project boat to work on that will make a heckuva crappie boat!!Quote:
Originally Posted by CrazyFisherman
I agree with what others here have said about getting a boat big enough to handle Lake Talquin. Most Florida lakes are shallow and it doesn't take much wind for them to start turning upside down. I made one trip to Talquin and checked out the boats under the shed at Lake Talquin Lodge and decided I needed a pretty substantial rig to feel safe in. The Lake Talquin crowd that's on here are good folks and you can learn a lot. Welcome aboard.
Boat already trained...Im listening...
I sent you a PM Brett.Quote:
Originally Posted by brettdawson1
Com'on TNT.............atleast a picture.:popcorn Welcome to the boards Brett.Thumbs Up
gabowman, You've seen my boat a million times:biggrin
I went crappie fishing today at Talquin with chiprfwells.....Had an absoulte awesome time...While we both wanted to fish more we were only able to hit them for about 4 hours...We did pretty good in 4 Hours...I learned alot......
I also met another super nice person from the South.....I could have been any more happy.....Im looking forward to more days of Slab hunting.....chiprfwells has it going on.....
Thanks chiprfwells
Chiprwells is a great guy to go fishing with. He knows lots about trolling. Always good to see him because I know I'm in a good spot.
Anyone going out this weekend?
Thanks Gabowman....
Welcome Brett. I'm just outside of Tallahassee in Midway. The wife and I fish Talquin weekly and have for a while. Mostly bass fishing and this crappie thing is NEW to me. I've never fished Talquin in anything smaller than a 16' G3 CC. Went from the 16' G3 CC to a 17' G3 CC to the boat I just bought, pic attached. G3 1966CC - Haven't even put her in the pond yet lol. But soon. Talquin can get uncomfortable and in short order. Jest get something big nuff and you'll be fine.
Hey guys.....Im back.......Ive finally got my boat....Im doing some updates to it and I hope to have it ready to put on the water by xmas....Merry Xmas to me.......Im so looking forward to getting it out on the water....I hope to start learning all over again.....Chip I will be looking for you
Good to see you back on here and congrats on the boat...Hope to see you soon!!!
Pics please ...................................
Thanks TNT......Give me a call sometime so we can talk...I had to reload my phone...I lost all my contacts....I would love to hear from you.
I will post some in progress pics tomorrow....
That's why you haven't called to fish, you've got a new boat! Call anyway, I might need a tournament partner.
I agree with what others here have said about having a big enough boat for Talquin. I bought a bigger rig for just that reason. Even in smaller waters, the wakes from other passing boats can increase your pucker factor.
It can increase your vocabulery too!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by SWAMP FOX
When I reloaded all my contacts to my smart phone, my smart phone dropped about 1/2 my contacts...Looked for your number and it was in the 1/2 that got dropped!!Quote:
Originally Posted by brettdawson1
Not at all....I dont have it ready to put in the water yet.....Doesnt matter that I have a boat now...If Im avail and you want to fish, Im there.......
you may be able to retrieve the numbers if you have google backupQuote:
Originally Posted by TnT
Baddagger, thats a great looking boat. love the color and of course the center console. Youll be able to fish crappie easily out of that and fill the boat