Caught some today, but had to change up.

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10-15-2006, 06:28 PM
L.A. stumpjumper

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Caught some today, but had to change up.

I went fishing yesterday, but caught mostly little crappie, kept only 3.
Went this morning at daylight and was only catching little ones, there is a 10 inch limit on this lake. About 9:30 I started letting the roadrunner sink more before retrieving and caught my first keeper fish. It was 14.5 in. and weighed 2 lb. and 2 oz. So I put a split shot above the roadrunner so it would run deeper and caught a couple more keepers. But in Cane Creek there are a lot of structure down deeper so I was getting hung up a lot. So I put the same color jighead and tube with nibbles injected in it on, and started fishing 6 to 7 ft. deep. I caught some good crappie. Caught 11 keepers, 5 on the roadrunner and 6 on the jigpole. It got to windy to fish about 12:30, but I really enjoyed the day. I had a beautiful sunrise that I took a picture of, hope you enjoy. Hope y'all had a good day on the water too.
10-15-2006, 09:03 PM
gooch

That very well may be the best sunrise photo I have ever seen.

Nice photos
10-15-2006, 09:26 PM
shadow

Awsome!

That is some nice crappie but I have to agree with gooch, that has got to be one of the best sunrise pictures I have seen! Great Job!:D
10-16-2006, 05:15 AM
L.A. stumpjumper

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Originally Posted by gooch

That very well may be the best sunrise photo I have ever seen.

Nice photos

Thanks, I saved it as my computer desktop, it really looks good full screen.
10-16-2006, 12:13 PM
ceb

Way to go Jerry! You know, witnessing a sunrise such as that one adds 5 years onto one's life. And the nice catch tacks on another year and a half. Those are some of the darkest black crappie that I've seen outside of spring. That clear water sure does make 'em pretty.
10-16-2006, 03:57 PM
Slabalicious

Awesome pic of sunrise! And oh the crappi are just BEAYOOOOTIFUL!
10-18-2006, 10:00 PM
bobberwatcher

Great job on the photo's! I am planning on making a trip over to lovely Lincoln County before too long. Maybe we can hook up and you can show me a couple of spots to try. I also here Lake Monticello has turned on. Any word on that?
10-18-2006, 10:14 PM
Slipcork

Boy that's a nice mess. I enjoy it when I just get a few. Give them to to in-laws and stay in there good graces. Boy am I ready to go. Got that deer hunt out of the way last weekend and ready for CC next weekend.
10-19-2006, 04:47 AM
L.A. stumpjumper

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Originally Posted by bobberwatcher

Great job on the photo's! I am planning on making a trip over to lovely Lincoln County before too long. Maybe we can hook up and you can show me a couple of spots to try. I also here Lake Monticello has turned on. Any word on that?

I have heard they have been catching some good crappie in lake Monticello but I haven't made it out there yet. It its hard for me to find them in good numbers out there until it gets cold and they go to the real deep holes. Then your fishing 40-50 feet deep.
10-19-2006, 10:01 AM
bobberwatcher

So many places to fish, so little time!
10-19-2006, 02:55 PM
ceb

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Originally Posted by L.A. stumpjumper

I have heard they have been catching some good crappie in lake Monticello but I haven't made it out there yet. It its hard for me to find them in good numbers out there until it gets cold and they go to the real deep holes. Then your fishing 40-50 feet deep.

You better let me know when you head out to lake Monticello. I'd like to try some of those deep water crappie.:D
10-19-2006, 03:01 PM
gooch

why

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Originally Posted by ceb

You better let me know when you head out to lake Monticello. I'd like to try some of those deep water crappie.:D

I dont see how you would catch a crappie 50 feet deep. You dont have a pole with that much line in your arsenal.
10-19-2006, 03:10 PM
ceb

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Originally Posted by gooch

I dont see how you would catch a crappie 50 feet deep. You dont have a pole with that much line in your arsenal.

Dam, now that you mention it. Do you know anywhere I can get a 50' long piece of cane? I wouldn't know what to do actually using a reel. I better break out the owner's manual.:confused:
10-19-2006, 03:15 PM
ceb

Jerry, just remember that the invitation is open if you want to go try a little spider-riggin on the river. Don't be discouraged by my previous guide trips with Gooch. I know Gooch has trouble keeping up, but I believe that you've got a little more experience over him. Hey, I didn't think about it, but now I can add taking disabled children to catch fish on my resume.:D
10-19-2006, 07:01 PM
Slipcork

Hey i want to go too. I want to see how to fish 50 foot down. And would like to get one to two. I have a 20ft pole. will that work? By the way, what do you use to fish that deep?
10-19-2006, 07:04 PM
Slipcork

CEB say you will be down at the river Sat morning? I may try to get a yard pas to get out. Got my deer last weekend. Don't know what's going on for this weekend.
10-19-2006, 08:43 PM
L.A. stumpjumper

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Originally Posted by ceb

You better let me know when you head out to lake Monticello. I'd like to try some of those deep water crappie.:D

Hey Ceb I'll let you know when they go deep, it is sort of like fishing in a well, let the bait down to the bottom 40-50 ft., wait for the bite and reel him in. They will be close to the deep water in November and will be about 30 ft. deep, but when the surface temp. gets to 50 degrees they will go deep.
10-19-2006, 10:46 PM
ceb

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Originally Posted by L.A. stumpjumper

Hey Ceb I'll let you know when they go deep, it is sort of like fishing in a well, let the bait down to the bottom 40-50 ft., wait for the bite and reel him in. They will be close to the deep water in November and will be about 30 ft. deep, but when the surface temp. gets to 50 degrees they will go deep.

Definately let me know. I'll meet up with you out there. And, we can use two boats until we get 'em pinpointed.