Nascar Fishing.

I went out on the Night Stalk with the guys from the SC board last night. The wind and rain chased us off the lake after about 2 hours, but I had blast doing what I call Nascar Fishing. :D There were 5 of us in Rango's Boat, aka "The Beast" and all together we were fishing with 34 rod and reels. He has a total of 40 rod holders setup in the boat. 4 of us used 6 each and Dave sat up front and fished with 10. It was a lot fun, especially witnessing a Thug Attack first hand. I'll post some pics of the setup later on this evening.

http://www.crappie.com/gr8vb3/showthread.php?t=25397

Sounds like you guys still had a good time. The wind and rain sounds like the weather we have right now up here lol. I'd love to see some pics of the spider setup on the boat.

These are some of the pics from last night. I'll add some more on another thread. Also, here's an article on Night Stalking writen by Rango.
http://www.crappie.com/rango/index.htm

That's what I'm talking about. I would give up a pinky finger to be able to fish that many rods up here :D. So did you guys have weights on the lines or straight lined to a jig?

They used some weights about 6 to 8 inches from the hook. They also fished with live shinners. I still can't understand why they won't allow shinners in washington state. It was different because we're used to casting and jigging trying to cover a lot of area. They basically set out the lights and set all the rods at various depths and wait. it's really laid back and social. Next time I go out to the lake I'm going to try some jigs with crappie niblets.

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Originally Posted by SlabKing

That's what I'm talking about. I would give up a pinky finger to be able to fish that many rods up here :D. So did you guys have weights on the lines or straight lined to a jig?

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ahhhh I remember those days (in another state) where you could fish that many rods and use live bait! I totally had to change the way I fish once I settled in Washington, that's for sure. Looks like you guys had a good night despite the weather though. :)

I can't believe Cajun got to go out on the night stalk with Crappie.com legend Rango and E. I've read all his posts in S.C. and that sounds like the fishing excursion of a lifetime.
I'm jealous :D

If you're ever in the Carolina's Hit'em up. They might let a girl go on a Night Stalk:D

Have you been over to Mardon lately? I see the snow level is supposed to drop to 4000 ft. friday.

They might huh? Unless someone told them I may be an actual fishing girl.
How far is the place from Atlanta? I'm gonna be down that way for biz next week.
By the way, I think the snow level increased to 4000' since you been gone.

that just tell ya that our Eastern Washington fishing days are numbered. I think i'm about 5 hours from ATL. I'll know for sure tomorrow cause i'm driving down there for the weekend. you plan on coming up to the carolina's?

I'm hoping there is at least another 2 months of fishing on the Eastern side.

I'm heading to Atlanta this weekend. Wasn't planning on visiting the Carolina's, unless of course... Is there room on the beast for an icky girl? ;) That would just make my trip.

Chris we were glad to have you and only regret that the bite was so slow.The rain is tolerable , but only when the fish are biting.I am working on a possible Monday night trip before you head off.The fish are biting somewhere on this lake , and Rango can probably find them.I should have kept my mouth shut :) and let him find them Tuesday.
Cant speak for the beast , but ladies are always a good luck charm on any boat.I wish my wife would fish with us as most of the wives do , but she has no interest.I can tell you however , that most times the winning boat at our events have ladies aboard.And more often than not , a lady caught the big fish.

I guess if you head up to the Carolina's on Monday you may be in luck. The weather is supposed to be nice. Send me a PM and let me know where you'll be in ATL this weekend. I'll ask Rango if you can fish on the Beast.

anyone know how the crappie are biting in union right now? have they schooled up big time yet? i wanna give it a try one of these nights but dont want to be out there all night if they arent schooled up thick yet

lets put it this way guys duck lake... yesterday morning 3 hours 130 fish...

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Originally Posted by Kokanee King

lets put it this way guys duck lake... yesterday morning 3 hours 130 fish...

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Didn't anyone tell you dynamite is illegal in this state!! Man, 130 fish in three hours, now that's action. How deep were they if you don't mind me asking.

very nice koke. you got duck lake figured out. that all you kept? those are some real nice perch as well. good going!

they were not deep at all the first day i only caught a few because they are usualy deep but this time they were no more than 6 feet just used a small thill float and a jig of any color. there were a few perch but some pushed a pound. I was there for about 4 day, if you guys want details, pm me the population needs to be thined but not that much but for you guys whatever you need to know..

oh and the limit is ten a day 9 inch min.... i brought home 5.5 pounds of meat skinless bonless filets.

Man Koke, you put a whipping on those fish out there lol.

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Originally Posted by ajacobs

anyone know how the crappie are biting in union right now? have they schooled up big time yet? i wanna give it a try one of these nights but dont want to be out there all night if they arent schooled up thick yet

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I was going to give it a shot on Saturday night. Another two weeks of this cooler weather and they'll be schooling for sure.

Good job koke Duck lake is my favorite largemouth lake in west wash. usually great crappie and bluegill too-- but i've never caught any perch. Got 8 salmon this weekend off Oakhead point across from Seabeck, you can't beat a 4 fish limit these days. Did Kapowsin yesterday, bad weather -the slabs appear to be schooling up already, got 5 keepers, plus the bluegills are biting. kapowsin ramp pic.

Ok, I'm not jealous of Cajun anymore. Got a chance to go on a legendary NightStalk with Rango, Crappie Eye and Cajun in S. Carolina earlier this week. The bite wasn't great, but it was a blast!
Rango posted pics on the Wylie 9/18 post on the South Carolina board.
By the way, nice catch Kokanee!

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Originally Posted by TheRock

Ok, I'm not jealous of Cajun anymore. Got a chance to go on a legendary NightStalk with Rango, Crappie Eye and Cajun in S. Carolina earlier this week. The bite wasn't great, but it was a blast!
Rango posted pics on the Wylie 9/18 post on the South Carolina board.
By the way, nice catch Kokanee!

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it appears the bite has started here here at wylie. the last couple outings iv made and one my pards, ot, has made, the big boys have been hitting. i hate you hit us at a bad time but you gotta go when you can go and unfortuantly that time of year is traditionally a bad time for nightstalking. you guys get another chance to come back this way let me know and well work out another nightstalk.

thats usually the way my luck run. By the way I want to thank you again Rango for taking the time to show me a really nice time while I was in Carolina. I really enjoyed myself, and so did Rock. I've been working non stop since I got back to seattle.

sure thing chris. come on back any time. :)