Fished 8-4:30 and didn't find any bait till 3:30 when the sun came out for 30 min. Water temp was 48-50.
I have decided to classify myself as a beginner again. This is the 2nd time in the last 6 months I have been skunked.:banghead:bash
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Fished 8-4:30 and didn't find any bait till 3:30 when the sun came out for 30 min. Water temp was 48-50.
I have decided to classify myself as a beginner again. This is the 2nd time in the last 6 months I have been skunked.:banghead:bash
Same thing happened to me today:bangheadO wait I forgot to go:Doh:
Talked with Joey at the Outdoor show. He was having same problem at West Point. Need a slight rise in water temp.Quote:
Originally Posted by catch fillet
I've been crappie fishing for about a year now and I certainly classify myself as a beginner. I've been skunked more than twice in the past 6 months. I read on one of the forums to hire a guide for one day and it would pay dividends. I found that to be true. I caught the most keepers yesterday that I have ever caught. Yesterday was my first trip since spending a day with a very well known Lake Jackson "dock shooter". Whatever works!
I typically don't have much success at West Point in the Winter months nor Jackson. Good thing March is right around the corner!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hotwater
Lake Jackson-----Slab Slobber
Time on the water with a guide or other experienced crappie angler is worth it, especially when they use Slab Slobber!
Know the feeling
I used Slab Slobber. I hope this isn't an indication of how well it works. I fished with Earl a lot 10-12 years ago and pretty much knew everything he knew. I started shooting skeet and quit fishing. And have forgotten some of the details I used to know. But, it will come back after some "shakedown" runs.:biggrin
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Originally Posted by Shine Runner
Don, you only knew what I taught you not everything I knew! LMBO
Im impressed someone actually went fishing today! Hooray!!
Well known dock shooter huh? :biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Hotwater
Actually I have been tree dippin'. And have done well with it. I just wanted to start trolling again.
Love to feel the THUMP. I can't wait till they move back up on the trees at Blackshear. That Slab Slobber is gonna make them Taser Jigs an unfair advantage!
I actually did learn something from Earl. His docks.
Earl now you know why I can't carry you fishing you have a great memory and so do the people you carry, they would be community docks in a couple of weeks. haha
Now RedEYE, you know no one would carry anyone to a dock that some one else showed him.....................................unless it was a drill !!!!????!!!!
another try always beats a failure my granpa always said
Most of the docks I shoot are up Richland Creek. I still shoot them. It's a long run to Earl's spots.
Fish westpoint on sunny 57 degree weather and they will bite. Just let the water be at 50 for about 3 days in a row
Next week looks like it might happen. Dad caught some on Sunday (the 9th) and a few of em had eggs. At some point bio-clocks gonna take over despite water temps but next week might be just right for both.Quote:
Originally Posted by quickant
Dad and I caught 64 up river last Sunday. Water temps in the 46-48 degree range. No giants but some decent fish. The bigger fish will show up in the next week or so.
Dustin how is the water level up river around Ringer and GA Access? Ramps in decent shape?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dustin Pate
Stratos285 I promise I won't tell anybody where those docks are if you'll take me.
now Scott how would i ever beat you if i did that, can't beat you many times only chance i have is if there is tournament quality fish under docks so i better pass on this one..
I put in at the bridge in Franklin and went as far as Snake Creek. There is plenty of water right now. It has gotten low only a couple times this winter but the rain has kept it up (and muddy) for the most part. It is really varying at any given time and it is best to check the gauge in Franklin before you go. Anything above 10 ft and you are good..around 9 ft and it gets hairy in a few spots.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shine Runner
I would think Ringer and GA would be fine for the rest of the spring to be honest.
Thank you!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dustin Pate
Fished yesterday (2.16.14). Water was still real cold (49 is the highest we found). Fished north of highland to start - river channel was a mine field of boat killing stumps, railroad ties, and tree trunks. Moved down lake in search of cleaner and warmer water. Found both (marginally) but never found fish. Saw a few others trolling/pushing but no one catching. Bait wasn't in the right spots and we couldn't find any good marks shallow. Hopefully this warm weather gets back on track.
Anyone do anything on W.P. yesterday? Was that Ringer bite on at all? Im assuming the river was NASTY up there.
-Nate