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Went to brookville on the 13th. 45 fish, average was 11 inches, biggest 13 and smallest of the day was 9 1/2. water temp: 45 degrees color: Murky (where we fished).
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You can't hide from me....those look just like the ones I released last year.
LOL they probably are. They are alot bigger than last years class of fish thats for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappiemax
I think I can see the reflection of the area in the water....let me get a magnifying glass.... :)
:yikes sorry thats my honey hole! lol
We wouldn't tell anybody. :dono
just us and the 245 people who viewed this and the 33 boats i counted today fishin crappie at your honey hole on a friday that it was supposed to rain
id go to eastfork...
x2
but fastfisher they cant catch them like you can... dont sweat it! Plus East Fork needs a break... its been getting hammered...Quote:
Originally Posted by fastfisher
I know they cant catch em like me.
but you will learn the internet is too big for are small local lakes
& creeks.
words of wisdom...Quote:
Originally Posted by fastfisher
B/S the internet has make us new friends and some of us better fishermen...
i have had a lot of guys pm me to say thanks...
they have had fun & more fish with there wife & kids...
the lake & fish should not be limited to a hand full of guys...
thats like if you don't play my way ill take my ball & go home...
Bull the internet has made the cry babys be bigger cry babys an a$$ holes be bigger a$$ holes
I typed a message very similar to this last night and decided to not post it because I didnt want to ruffle feathers but I applaud you for posting this. I was one of the people that pm'd larry for showing me the ropes. This site is awesome because of the few folks that ARE willing to get on and not only give reports but are willing to help out the rookies on the site.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yates
I understand the lakes have lots of pressure these days. I dont disagree with that one bit, but making others happy and helping one another out is by far and away more enjoyable than keeping everyone guessing and hoping that others don't "figure it out" and just hang up the poles, so to never fish "your fishing lakes". I just put 2 of my friends that hardly ever get to fish on the crappie trip that even a pro would find impressive. All that enjoyment would have never happened if I were one of the "never share info" kinda guys.
Were never all gonna see eye to eye this and prolly never will. I just like to see others find happiness in there fishing trips........................ We all had help from the internet at some point or another so..............................
Yep you guys have helped me a lot .........
And also convinced me I'm not the only FISHIN NUT out in this part of the country!
Stay safe all!
Yep, thats me way back behind you in the white, and blue Grumman semi V... with that little 9.9 on the back!
Well said Mr Yates, well said.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yates
I was a guy who over the years has lost most of his fishing buddies. Some moved away, a couple have passed away and others just quit fishing. I used to fish solo 95% of the time.
Now, because of this site it's a rare week that I don't talk to or get messages from other people who share a common interest. I get invites to fish with people I never would have met if it weren't for this site. Heck, I filled an opening for our Ky Lake trip this year with a guy I met on this site.
I know I have learned a lot from this site. Some of the info was openly shared, other info was just reading between the lines. I'm certainly not going to be a threat to the welfare of the lakes because I catch a few more fish. I catch alot more fish but I keep alot less fish.
Anytime someone posts a thread that he caught a few fish or posts a pic or 2 it will be brought up the number of views vs the number of replies. I'm convinced those views are from the same guys who are here everyday and who only reply only to complain about others posting. How many of you guys go to a thread every time they see that something new has been posted. It only make sense the views will be 10x or 20x higher than the # of posts.
I'm pretty convinced most people aren't going to alter their fishing locations because of what they read on the internet. Time and fuel prices keep most people close to home. Most of us are going to fish the lakes that are closest to home no matter what the reports are. I for instance love to fish Paint Creek but due to the longer drive, extra expense and more time to make the trip I haven't been there in a few years. I'd love to fish Erie, Indian, Buckeye or even Delaware but time and cost pevent me from getting there.
Most of these lakes are pretty much the same. I think its a pretty nieve assumption to think no one is catching anything except the few guys "in the know".
What's the point of having a fishing site if no one talks fishing?
Crappiemax,
You just nailed it.
Amen,
mark
Max,
We'll said, I debated for a few years about getting on this site,
I'am glad I did & friends like Yates, Tbone, Harry's partner, Niteprowler & many others aided in my decision.
I've had more fun teaching a novice fisherman I met last year how to catch crappies, than fishing myself.
He is now a ( RABIED ) fishing nut, because he knows he can now go out & most likely catch something when before he got zero!!
Check these out,
when caught all measured over 16 inches, on this pic they are frozen & bowed up, but we had a great time at Indian Sat.
These are some of biggest fish I've ever caught. largest measured 16.75"
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When posting, you don't have to get down to the nitty gritty with details when posting. I certainly don't advocate that. In fact a little discretion would be advised in discussing exact locations. It's just that I mostly only get a chance to fish on weekends and I just assumed that of the other 200 boats out there that I wasn't the only guy who caught a fish.
I do wish we could get more guys posting from other parts of the state.
if you post that the fish are biting...they will come
i proved that several years ago on an ice fishing forum, i single handly brought the masses to a previously deserted lake.
Folks from all across the state, and even out of state came...
Nobody here is against helping people out, id be willing to bet 90% of the people who have posted on this have sent PM's to people to help them out, either with locations or general fishing information. However there is a reason they were sent via PRIVATE MESSAGE. Ive never recieved a "thank you" for a fishing report, but i have for private messages.
Wether you like it or not, there is a huge amount of "online fishermen" who wait for people to post reports, and only show up after the hard work has been done. This is why some folks are edgy about photos and posts on the internet, its goes far beyond the intended audience.
i am a bit perplexed though, if all these reports are done to be helpful, why are they always so vauge?
Its obvious the original post in this thread wasnt meant to be helpful, but it definately brought attention to a fairly crowded lake to begin with. Probably why one of the guys who fish it regular spoke up.
My reccomendation is to log off and pick up a pole, the fish are biting EVERYWHERE right now
If I weren't stuck at work...bored beyond belief. I'd be be out there right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hillbilly910
March 20th, 80 degrees and just a light breeze, just doesn't get much better
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i am a bit perplexed though, if all these reports are done to be helpful, why are they always so vauge?
Its obvious the original post in this thread wasnt meant to be helpful, [QUOTE]
Wow!!! Never knew a post on my catch for the day would be a thorn in so many peoples sides. I will not apologize for my post. That is what this site is for to post and to share. I shared my catch for the day and water temps plus water color and if you have noticed with alot of trips I post, I put depth fished (fow) and depth I caught them... So to say my "original post in this thread wasnt meant to be helpful" is a very shallow way of thinking considering you dont know me... thats your opinion. (and you know what they say about opinions) maybe it didnt help you but I know of many others it did help. I am proud to be a crappie fisherman and I promote the sport through teaching others, that is what I love to do. But to know I get bashed for my post... Makes me rethink the crappie community.
SO ATTENTION: if you are offended cause I post about my catch at a local lake then be warned... dont read my posts. And If you would like information on local lakes pm me and I will gladly send info your way!
Sincerly,
Scott Benjamin
aka Scott17b
I would post a picture of all the fish I catch on Nightprowlers jigs but if I did that then he would have no time to fish.
you all can post what ever you want.
I am just sayin I hope you like company.
I am always giving tips or helping people out.
but if you put it out there a ton more boats show up out of no where.
I know a few guys on here that mislead people on purpose instead of not posting at all
they would rather lie anout it to lead people astray
i dont need the ego boost of I got em heres the Pics
I remember fishin eastfork for weeks without seeing another boat
not to mention the reports you will get if there is some money up for grabs
hillbilly....your the voice of reason....good postQuote:
Originally Posted by Hillbilly910
more words of wisdom.......Quote:
Originally Posted by fastfisher
I used to share alot more but there are alot of people who dont want to put anything out and still reap all the catchin.
if you see me on the water and ask me no problem
when someone asks I TELL THE TRUTH
The internet can get carried away some are good guys lookin for a mess of fish
others not so much.
would you deer hunters post about a section of woods
or where you were gettin morels
or theres a thousand ducks here
during season my logic says no
but you might tell a couple buddies
Its the same thing a resource than can be easily exploited by new tech
I won't even tell my buddies :bashQuote:
Originally Posted by fastfisher
Actually my friend was having a miserable year. I invited him to hunt with me in a really hot spot. I rattled in and he killed a very respectable 9 point. I was very happy for him.
There is too much drama going on.There is more to fishing than winning a tournament .Taking wife and kids is better,and knowing a spot to put a smile on their faces is why some of us get on here..I have shared all kinds of info on this site and I am glad I did.p.m. me and I will give exact spots to some of you or share my boat.More boats on the water makes me a better fisherman .........its spring there are enough fish biting for all of us.. OGF site is more friendly ..
It's friendly here...ya just have to go to Indiana, Ky, Pa, Tenn, Mi, Wi. ect.Quote:
Originally Posted by buckslyr09
what i said wasnt meant as a slurr, and i in no way was taking a shot. I simply took the blacking out of the background, and leaving off typical information as a post of "heres the day i had", and not something meant to help others locate fish from it. It didnt mean i was calling you out.
Eveidently, i missed the meaning, and im sorry that i offended you, was not my intentions.
I too, dont care what folks post, but i do know the results.
Haha!!!! Good one CrappieMax I will see you in Illinois ,or Wisconsin this summer ...And hey hillbilly I found some Morels ....and a side note I was at Bville with my 2 kids on Sunday up in big Eli and the turkeys weed going crazy they gobbled for hours..also got checked by boat patrol glad I had everything .....
I heard birds gobble all winter long where I hunt in southern Clermont Co.Quote:
Originally Posted by buckslyr09
I think the best kept secret at Brookville is that chicken place in town Hillbilly told me about....good stuff.
My apology to you Hillbilly910 if I may have offended you!!! I misunderstood your post then... Again I apologize.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hillbilly910
See it is friendly here. :angel: Now let's all go catch some fish. :highfive
Everyone need to meet this Sun. and fish the first Boar'shead tourament then have a group hug after the weigh in.
2 1/2 hours to go and I'm on my way. I just hope I can find a spot to part.Quote:
Originally Posted by kycreekboy
I think half my shop is sick today.....