Anybody wanna go fishing tomorrow?

Hello all,

Newbie here, name's Boedy. I live in Decatur, GA. For those of you that don't know, it is inside the perimeter and you could just say that I live in Atlanta if you wanted to. I just moved here about 6 months ago and had no place to store my boat, so I'm boat less. I was thinking about going to Charlie Elliott WMA. I have never caught a Crappie, but not for a lack of trying. This year I'm gonna try to go as much as possible between now and well..... pretty much just for the rest of my life, but what I'm trying to say is this springs spawning seasons for both Crappie and Bass.

Please don't be shy, I'd love a fishing partner and more than anything- a mentor. I'm freakin tired of not catching anything. I'm in search of those days that I see pictures of when everyone catches their limit and start dropping off the smaller fish as they continue to catch bigger ones.

Boedy

Welcome to the Ga. Board. If you would like to go catch some crappie and learn a lot about catching them you may want to hire a guide since you do not have a boat. Falcon Smitty and BIGFISHHEADS on here are excellent guides and great guys. Falcon Smitty usually fishes Bartletts Ferry and Doug usually fishes Oconee. Either way they are both an easy ride on I-75 or I-85.

Welcome to the site... Thx Earl. my info is at crappieguys.com

Thanks for the info guys. I'll be saving up for a guide.

Boedy,

Im also new to this site as of yesterday. I live close to decatur and try and crappie fish daily. A good place for you to start is Charlie Elliot on Bennett and Margery Lake in the next month or so(first warmer weekend) . Cast crappie minnows on a hooked with a weighted bobber. You will do good from the bank.

Also, google Constitution lakes (east Atlanta).

Good luck and keep your crappiestacks up!

JDKNS

I LOVE YOU!!!!! That's great info and I will give it a shot during the next warm spell we get. Thanks a ton.

I grew up in the Atlanta area and there are plenty of places close by to catch crappie....Some even in DeKalb County....Check out the lake at Stone Mountain Park.

Let me know when you want to go...........
I fish Allatoona quite a bit and can always use a deckhand to work the back rods when I am trolling......
Weekends are usually reserved for my First Mate (Girlfriend) but I fish through the week quite a bit.......

David

BTW...........yesterday was brutal..........wind was terrible.........fish didnt really start biting till just before dark after the wind subsided, so ya didnt miss much.....

Geeze! Bulls Bay, I would love to go fishing with you. Never had a chance to hit Allatoona, it's not that far from me and I'm a damn good deck hand. What times do you usually fish, and when are you finished? Although I'm old (36), I am a full time student and could probably work something out during the week. Most of my classes start around 1pm, shouldn't be a problem to get back if I leave Alatoona around 11am or so. Anyways, would love the opportunity to get out on the lake- and thanks for the offer.

Also Boedy,

There is a lake at Emory University that holds crappie.

Candler Lake

candler lake emory university - Google Maps

I personally have not crappie fished here yet, but i've seen 5LB+ bass pulled outta here.
My friends who fish here often have caught crappie on Bitsy Minnow style cranks.

Its a nice lake with peachtree creek that runs behind the main end. I bet the creek also holds crappie.

have fun!

JDKNS

Well, I did some research on Candler Lake at Emory and it does seem like a great spot. I spent a LOT of time on Wednesday trying to figure out the how to get in to it (it's all fenced in). As far as I can tell, there are really only two ways in that are legal- 1. from the college campus. Not bad, but parking becomes an issue. 2. park behind the VA hospital an there is a well made trail that leads to a really cool suspension bridge (this will always be my method since I am a Vet and I don't want to deal with the campus). When I got to the other side of the bridge, I turned the wrong way but I'm glad I did. This is one great little spot to just get lost in, right in the middle of everything! By the time I made it to the lake, I was soaking wet and the rain was really coming down. On my first cast I got a nibble (felt like a little brim biting at the tail) so I went ahead and casted about 10 times before I packed it in. I was soaked, but so glad I figured it out. Now I will be able to go for a short trip just to bug out anytime. It's only about 15 minutes from my house, and it's so hard to get into that it's bound to have fish in there. I'll be going tomorrow just for the heck of it. But when it starts to get warmer, I'm gonna be there a lot!

Thanks a ton guys. I've been on a lot of different fishing forums and have never received this much support! I can't wait to catch some fish and post them on here. You guys rock!

If anybody wants to hit this spot with me, just let me know. I've done all the work and now that I know how to get in- it's easy and legal and I'd be glad to show you. Plus, I'd still like to get out on a boat- so I'm still open for invites:highfive.

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Originally Posted by Boedy

Well, I did some research on Candler Lake at Emory and it does seem like a great spot. I spent a LOT of time on Wednesday trying to figure out the how to get in to it (it's all fenced in). As far as I can tell, there are really only two ways in that are legal- 1. from the college campus. Not bad, but parking becomes an issue. 2. park behind the VA hospital an there is a well made trail that leads to a really cool suspension bridge (this will always be my method since I am a Vet and I don't want to deal with the campus). When I got to the other side of the bridge, I turned the wrong way but I'm glad I did. This is one great little spot to just get lost in, right in the middle of everything! By the time I made it to the lake, I was soaking wet and the rain was really coming down. On my first cast I got a nibble (felt like a little brim biting at the tail) so I went ahead and casted about 10 times before I packed it in. I was soaked, but so glad I figured it out. Now I will be able to go for a short trip just to bug out anytime. It's only about 15 minutes from my house, and it's so hard to get into that it's bound to have fish in there. I'll be going tomorrow just for the heck of it. But when it starts to get warmer, I'm gonna be there a lot!

Thanks a ton guys. I've been on a lot of different fishing forums and have never received this much support! I can't wait to catch some fish and post them on here. You guys rock!

If anybody wants to hit this spot with me, just let me know. I've done all the work and now that I know how to get in- it's easy and legal and I'd be glad to show you. Plus, I'd still like to get out on a boat- so I'm still open for invites:highfive.

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Yes a great lake! you are right.. park behind the VA hospital in the gravel lot ;) this spot is kinda a top secret to the basser community. Like i said, i've heard crappie being pulled out of there, so i will probably make a trip or two this year to figure it out. If you see a VietHick fishin' with HighVis line.. thats me! Hope you do well out there!

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So, I went today to Candler and this is what happened. That's my son Blake. He's learned to hold the fish out towards the camera to make them look bigger, but the biggest one is probably about a pound and a half. I caught four of them, all on little beetle spins- I was trying to catch crappie, but I aint complaining. I loved it. Fun little trip and I'm looking forward to warmer weather! Thanks for all the info guys!

Oh- we through all the bass back. They'll be there next time.

thats great! im glad you and your son were able to get out and enjoy some good fishing! another good forum to learn about good fishing in GA is GON.com (Georgia Outdoor News) ... .

also check out Charlie Elliot WMA / Marben PFA in mansfield GA.

Public Fishing Areas | Georgia DNR - Wildlife Resources Division

its about 45 mins east on 20 from atlanta.

you will need an additional WMA stamp to fish there...
well managed public fishing land by the state of GA.. ponds dedicated to crappie, bass, catfish, bream.. and combinations of those in some ponds.
All kinds of fun there for you and your son.

Crappie from the bank turns on right about now... i will be out there on the banks next weekend if it is dry.