What's up with the fishing??

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08-23-2013, 06:12 PM
slabby joe

What's up with the fishing??

Ok I know I have my limitations when it comes to catching crappie but these last few months have turned into some of the most frustrating fishing I've had in a long time. :banghead I fished 3 days in the last week and had a grand total of 8 keepers in about 24 hrs. of fishing:dono and I'm not even catching alot of dinks. I'm hearing the same reports from fishers on the Missouri side too.....is this the worst fishing season ever......sure is for me. Now today I even tagged along with Lee for some catfishing ( he is the pro at catching these slimmers) and guess what........WE DIDN'T CATCH ONE FISH!!! We gave up on the cats and caught a small number of 5 -8in. crappie in the trees and put another #%!&!#$%! fishing trip in the books. I'm going to start tallying up all my fishing crap....boat, tackle, rods & reels and see if I can unload all this stuff on some poor optimistic fishing newbe!!...................WOW I thought I'd feel better.....NOT!
08-23-2013, 07:51 PM
kscrappeye

Slabby Joe- heck I haven't even made it to the lake to give it a try. Maybe you need to try another lake? FHNB in about another month. PM me if your interested.
08-24-2013, 01:35 AM
bluebasser86

I've done pretty well for crappie and 'eyes the last couple times I've been on Melvern. Best technique seems to be to not fish for them :) Been getting them on cranks, grubs, and 4" boot tail grubs on the banks, less than 9' deep. Had 8 walleye up to 23" and a few keeper crappie out there Thursday.
08-24-2013, 08:41 AM
Crappie Chatt

Just got back from 9 days out at Glen/Kirwin. Caught very few on normal spots @ Glen. Could get a 20 fish creel, but would take the better part of the day to do so. Best tactic last few outings was to work the main lake chanel breaks. Wind a real factor to the number of cleaned. Kirwin, back to brush but not every pile had them. Not a aggressive bite either. Kirwin is very low and down to just one ramp. A REAL HAZZARD lurks in the water just North of the usable ramp. A steel post just under the surface. Put a 'fixable' scratch in my hull but could do some serious damage. Needs to be marked or removed!!! Will take it up to Ozawkie to get fixed. <*)}}}><
08-24-2013, 09:13 AM
cricket george

WHAT!!!!!!! The new boat got scratched!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *&^%$^^. It not old enough for a scratch yet.
08-26-2013, 03:16 AM
springhillwantabe

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Originally Posted by Crappie Chatt

Just got back from 9 days out at Glen/Kirwin. Caught very few on normal spots @ Glen. Could get a 20 fish creel, but would take the better part of the day to do so. Best tactic last few outings was to work the main lake chanel breaks. Wind a real factor to the number of cleaned. Kirwin, back to brush but not every pile had them. Not a aggressive bite either. Kirwin is very low and down to just one ramp. A REAL HAZZARD lurks in the water just North of the usable ramp. A steel post just under the surface. Put a 'fixable' scratch in my hull but could do some serious damage. Needs to be marked or removed!!! Will take it up to Ozawkie to get fixed. <*)}}}><

you can get it back in the rocks and brush and rocks now got that first one in there
08-26-2013, 10:28 AM
Lucky_Livewell

Slabby, I wish I had some tips for you, but my summer has been going the exact same way. Last year, we caught a ton of crappie all through June/July/August, but this summer I can't buy a keeper. Therefore, I decided if you can't beat 'em, join 'em and targeted other species instead. We've been tearing up the cats/whites/wipers at Clinton lately - nothing huge, but plenty of action!

PS - I really love that cleaning station at Clinton. Wish we had more of those around (i.e. Hillsdale). Nice, clean, and convenient, not to mention a great place to swap stories and meet other fine anglers!
08-26-2013, 01:38 PM
zeepo

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Livewell

Slabby, I wish I had some tips for you, but my summer has been going the exact same way. Last year, we caught a ton of crappie all through June/July/August, but this summer I can't buy a keeper. Therefore, I decided if you can't beat 'em, join 'em and targeted other species instead. We've been tearing up the cats/whites/wipers at Clinton lately - nothing huge, but plenty of action!

PS - I really love that cleaning station at Clinton. Wish we had more of those around (i.e. Hillsdale). Nice, clean, and convenient, not to mention a great place to swap stories and meet other fine anglers!

Lucky,

What pattern are you using for the whites and wipers. I have not been out in over a week but before that I was finding fish chasing shad on top but it was not real consistent, nor did they stay up but only a couple minutes. Seen a lot of people trolling. A lot of small shad in Clinton right now they are everywhere, every fish I catch has shad in their mouth. I caught a few walleyes two weeks ago and when I cleaned them their belly cavity was full of fat.

Zeepo
08-26-2013, 05:29 PM
slabby joe

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Livewell

Slabby, I wish I had some tips for you, but my summer has been going the exact same way. Last year, we caught a ton of crappie all through June/July/August, but this summer I can't buy a keeper. Therefore, I decided if you can't beat 'em, join 'em and targeted other species instead. We've been tearing up the cats/whites/wipers at Clinton lately - nothing huge, but plenty of action!

PS - I really love that cleaning station at Clinton. Wish we had more of those around (i.e. Hillsdale). Nice, clean, and convenient, not to mention a great place to swap stories and meet other fine anglers!

Hey Lucky that's the SMART thing to do and I guess that's why I've been struggling.........need to use my noggin for more than a hat rack........you need to show me how you're doing it.....but NO catfish slime on my carpet!! Thanks and good :fish
08-27-2013, 02:44 PM
Lucky_Livewell

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Originally Posted by zeepo

Lucky,

What pattern are you using for the whites and wipers. I have not been out in over a week but before that I was finding fish chasing shad on top but it was not real consistent, nor did they stay up but only a couple minutes. Seen a lot of people trolling. A lot of small shad in Clinton right now they are everywhere, every fish I catch has shad in their mouth. I caught a few walleyes two weeks ago and when I cleaned them their belly cavity was full of fat.

Zeepo

I've been drifting shad for the catfish in the evenings and eventually a school of whites/wipers will blow up nearby, then I start casting a spoon or sassy shad at them. I've had better luck bouncing the jig/spoon on the bottom below the schools or after the schools finish at the surface. Best bite has definitely been that last hour of daylight.
08-27-2013, 04:10 PM
zeepo

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Livewell

I've been drifting shad for the catfish in the evenings and eventually a school of whites/wipers will blow up nearby, then I start casting a spoon or sassy shad at them. I've had better luck bouncing the jig/spoon on the bottom below the schools or after the schools finish at the surface. Best bite has definitely been that last hour of daylight.

Lucky,

Are you fishing out of a aluminum tracker, lund style of boat? I saw a couple of guys that had rod holders drifting shad and when the surface started to boil they reeled up quick and headed for the surface action.

Zeepo
08-28-2013, 02:16 PM
Lucky_Livewell

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Originally Posted by zeepo

Lucky,

Are you fishing out of a aluminum tracker, lund style of boat? I saw a couple of guys that had rod holders drifting shad and when the surface started to boil they reeled up quick and headed for the surface action.

Zeepo

Zeepo,

Yes sir, that was probably us. I have a 16' grey, aluminum Lowe FM165 with 75hp black merc outboard. If you are downwind, you will probably smell it first, given all the shad and fish slime on board right now!! Come by and say "Hi" next time you see me out there!
08-28-2013, 05:44 PM
crappiedoc

Hey, I got to play todayJumping Jacks Icon After reading the updates here and getting the local word I went out with a sun-tan in mind. Guess what, I got one too, along with some dinner :HandsClapping Bite was fast and furious, for dinks, but I did manage enough for the crew tomorrow night. Rootbeer wasshoppahs with y/c 8th head. Tried some things but that was the ticket. Caught a lot of 6"-8" fish and 1 whitey(nice one). Actually it was just good to blow the webs and dust off my stuff. :ThumbsUp
08-28-2013, 08:45 PM
Ozark88

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Originally Posted by crappiedoc

Hey, I got to play todayJumping Jacks Icon After reading the updates here and getting the local word I went out with a sun-tan in mind. Guess what, I got one too, along with some dinner :HandsClapping Bite was fast and furious, for dinks, but I did manage enough for the crew tomorrow night. Rootbeer wasshoppahs with y/c 8th head. Tried some things but that was the ticket. Caught a lot of 6"-8" fish and 1 whitey(nice one). Actually it was just good to blow the webs and dust off my stuff. :ThumbsUp

Kanop or Ottawa?
08-29-2013, 06:25 AM
crappiedoc

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Originally Posted by Ozark88

Kanop or Ottawa?

Yep, that was my coin flip :Rofl:Rofl Kanop, I thought OSFL might be muddy, but Kanop wasn't much different. I've heard better reports from Marion, anyone else feel like talking? :ThumbsUp
08-29-2013, 08:27 AM
Ozark88

I've never fished Marion.....glad you found some specks at Kanop. I have yet to get over there since it's come back up.
08-30-2013, 03:41 PM
crappiedoc

Well, I did the other side of the coin this morning. It was kinda like quail hunting over at Ottawa, a group here and there. I did actually do much better for numbers of keepers and size, probably doubled. #803 was the ticket for them slabs, panfish assassins were OK. but #803 scored some weight. I sure miss the lillies over there, now it feels like I'm fishing Tuttle Crk or CG. Had an offer on my boat too, think I'm gonna sell it, been eyeing another one anyways. Stay safe this weekend, enjoy and come back and tell us about it. :ThumbsUp
08-30-2013, 08:06 PM
crappieslinger

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Originally Posted by crappiedoc

Well, I did the other side of the coin this morning. It was kinda like quail hunting over at Ottawa, a group here and there. I did actually do much better for numbers of keepers and size, probably doubled. #803 was the ticket for them slabs, panfish assassins were OK. but #803 scored some weight. I sure miss the lillies over there, now it feels like I'm fishing Tuttle Crk or CG. Had an offer on my boat too, think I'm gonna sell it, been eyeing another one anyways. Stay safe this weekend, enjoy and come back and tell us about it. :ThumbsUp

What are planning on getting next Jeff?
08-31-2013, 06:11 AM
crappiedoc

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Originally Posted by crappieslinger

What are planning on getting next Jeff?

I heard these are the best for putting fish in the boat
DNR Shocker Boat | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
08-31-2013, 07:52 AM
crappieslinger

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Originally Posted by crappiedoc

I heard these are the best for putting fish in the boat
DNR Shocker Boat | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

I want to go fishing with you when you take that baby out! :biggrin
08-31-2013, 05:59 PM
crappiedoc

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Originally Posted by crappieslinger

I want to go fishing with you when you take that baby out! :biggrin

All you need is a net :kewl If I take all the handrails off, it looks like we're spider-rigging :Rofl:crazy::Rofl
Oops, almost forgot that's #811, my bad.
http://www.midsouthtackle.com/Produc...er&jigpage=800
I love these tubes, good stuff and a fellow .commer here
09-01-2013, 11:26 PM
Ozark88

those hollow tubes or are they solid?
09-02-2013, 06:12 AM
crappiedoc

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Originally Posted by Ozark88

those hollow tubes or are they solid?

Hollow, they are the same ones Chapman Crk used to sell. By the way, anybody heard anything on Dave? I sure miss him, not only his store and friendship, but the man was a MASTER taxidermist.