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Today Chris assisted up in running our nets for the last time this year. Chris was the official picture taker and anchor man. We didn't have any 300 pound nets (thank goodness) but we did see some good fish between 2 and 2.5 pounds. Thanks for helping out Chris!
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nice hat
Matt look like Chris did a good job. Thanks for all the hard work you are doing.
Good read
Thanks for having me, Matt. I'm not sure how much help I was, but I learned a TON!!
Who jig might this be? We found it on a net today. I don't think it was the Pro's because it was not doctored up.
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I'm gonna have to get me a couple of those nets!:yikes:Rofl:Rofl:Rofl
If ya'll ever need me to come down and do some filleting on the halves, I'm in:Rofl
:Rofl They are thorough, let me tell you!! I fished one of my favorite brush piles this morning and I only caught one fish. Very unusual for this spot. Later, when we pulled the nets up, I realized one of them was running right next to the brush pile I was fishing ..... and it had some SLABS in it!!! Thanks Matt, those were supposed to be my fish, Lol!Quote:
Originally Posted by creekslick
As you witnessed, all slabs were released today. I bet they are right back on your brush pile... untill I yank them out of there with my ozark rod while you are gone! Have fun!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cmj
Lol, go get em bud. They ain't mine until they are swimmin in my livewell!!Quote:
Originally Posted by D10
Something has hurt the bite lately. They are still there according to your nets.
Great pics, Cmj. Looks like fun!
Bite has fell off many places, don't figure.
Just curious why do you net one of the most popular places to fish this time of year when there is a whole lake to net?
Not my Jig...but them boys are getting real close with the binocs. Good Pics...now throw them slabs back in there Tell em to keep there mouth shut for seven more days until I can get off work. HAHA!!!
Enjoyed the post d10. Thanks for sharing.
Good question. It is asked every year.Quote:
Originally Posted by arkansasbowhunter
We set in Gold Creek and Caney Creek because they were the standard sampling sites picked when trap net sampling began in the mid 90s. To have a consistent data set so that you can compare year after year, it is important to eliminate as many factors as you can. This takes some of the sampling error out of the equation and makes the data and trends more reliable. My guess is that these two areas were chosen back then because it was the easiest place to net fish. The most bang for our buck. All lakes that we sample in District 10 (D-10) have standard sampling sites. We realize that it is an inconvenience some times, but it is for a limited time. Only 12 days in a year. Hopefully this answers your question. Thanks for asking.
Hey Matt did y'all fellas have some drunk standing over on the bank hollering at ya when you was leaving?
Man that's cool - thanks for what you do and thanks for sharing the post/pics. I miss fishing that grass, but I quit fishing over there after 4 great years. I'm anti-social when I'm fishing I guess b/c I like to be alone and that's definitely not the place to accomplish that LOL. Thanks again!
Yep. They normally do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kayakcrappieman
Yep. They normally do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kayakcrappieman
I think since the concept of this procedure is to "SAMPLE". We need about 200 of those big ole Redears for the spring camp fish fry. Just saying!!!!
Ole Vince will give permission to just about anyone who asks, as long as you dont mention Crappie.com. He used to throw huge Fourt of July and Labor Day parties there, but I hear he has quit partying now. :dono I was in the cove at daylight yesterday and those guys were already there drinking. So I figure they were pretty lit by the time we left at 1:30. Matt and the other guys handled it well, I guess they're used to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kayakcrappieman
Thanks for trying to reason with them. It wasn't the first time and it wont be be the last time that I will be cussed for doing my job. I used to have pretty thin skin, but it has gotten tougher by the year. Things like that really don't bother me any more. I just chalk it up to ignorance and go about my day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kayakcrappieman
I dont think that my superiors would approve, but I tell you what, I will do my best to catch some this spring and bring them to camp. If not you will just have to settle for crappie!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rookie40
D10, I asked above but maybe you missed my question as I have not seen a response. Just trying to understand with such a huge lake why put nets in one of the most popular places to fish during this time of year?
ABH - check the 2nd page of this post. I didn't leave ya hanging man. Let me know if you have any other questions.Quote:
Originally Posted by arkansasbowhunter
Gotcha d10, thanks for the info there. Didn't realize the same sites are used yearly for that reason. No inconvenience, just wondered how the sites were chosen and why. Man I need an eye exam as I am having difficulty reading anymore lol
Thats a cool job! Get to net crappie and get paid! Thanks for all the hard work.