Little Maumelle Discussion II

Jeeze. I seem to have trouble getting this on the right board. Sorry.


CEB -- you're right about being scattered. Where I was fishing Sunday is where we have been picking up a few nice ones, but lately they've been on the small side. There's a small area there. It's either a sunken tree or maybe part of the rock pile you identified, I don't know. A neighbor who fishes way up the Little Maumelle told me last week they were starting to catch small ones and that the larger and more plentiful crappie would follow as they moved further up the river. I don't know how far up you've been, but once you go under the Pinnical Valley Road bridge, you begin to get into a lot cypress trees. Really beautiful and with the low water I've seen several bamboo condo tops sticking out of the water up there. The guy that operates the rather "odd" bait shop at the marina tells me November-April is the time for crappie upriver in the Little Maumelle.

We'll hook up soon, that is if you fish during the winter. I do as much as possible. Won't be there this weekend. Fran and I and going with another couple up to Lobo Landing on the Little Red River Friday night to spend the weekend trout fishing...and doing as little as possible when not fishing.

LOL finally you made it to Arkansas....Funny...

I may have to hook up with you sometime I come up to LR....

I have some cradels built out of 3 x 3 lumber. Every once in a while I get my hands on some odd size dunnage wood close to 4 x 4 and some 1 by planks.
I have hundreds of the cradels though on hand now.
I like the boo condo theory. But, if anyone has an idea for using the lumber as an attracter lets talk.
DP

How deep is that spot you were fishing? The river was extremely crowded Sunday. I think that is the most folks I've seen out there since the spring bite.

That bait shop at the marina is kind of "third world". But, if you need something in a pinch, it can be a lifesaver. I fish throughout the winter. Last year, I was out there jiggin' shallow brushpiles with the temp hovering in the mid 30s with sleet. Winter/pre-spawn is my favorite time to fish. No crowds. My prefect day---Overcast/Drizzle with temps around 50degrees.

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Originally Posted by DRPEPPER

I have some cradels built out of 3 x 3 lumber. Every once in a while I get my hands on some odd size dunnage wood close to 4 x 4 and some 1 by planks.
I have hundreds of the cradels though on hand now.
I like the boo condo theory. But, if anyone has an idea for using the lumber as an attracter lets talk.
DP

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Hey, those could make some dynamite stakebeds. How long are most of the pieces?

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Originally Posted by ceb

How deep is that spot you were fishing? The river was extremely crowded Sunday. I think that is the most folks I've seen out there since the spring bite.

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LOL...I've never owned a depth finder. I believe my wife is giving that to me for Christmas. That little area ranges, I believe, 10-14 feet. Of course, it gets shallower the closer you get to the point at the mouth of the LM River. I've been catching them 6-12 feet. Kinda all over the place. I really think weekend after next I'm going to start fishing up river some. I had a bit of luck between the mouth and the marina back in March, and way up river looks promising also.

That's the most folks I've seen out there in a while. I'm going to say it again. I love my brother fisherman, but the rudeness of some (and it seems on the rise) escapes me. Blasting by you within 50 feet at 50 miles per hour, or even worse, slowing a boat down with 150-200 hp motor, plowing through the water leaving a three foot wake for everyone else who is fishing to content with. I just don't get it. My flat bottom is not that small 16'x48 bottom with 22 in. sides. I took on a bit of water over the transom. Scared the hell out of me. I saw it coming and simply couldn't get my boat turned around fast enough to head into the tsunami.

JHook,

If you like up river, you should launch at the pay launch by the pinnacle farm bridge. It's real convienent and gets you out of the "crazy" traffic.

Titleman

Titleman -- I've looked at that before. Isn't it "leave $5 in the mailbox?" I really enjoy all areas of the river and the I-430 ramp is only five minutes from home. I think this winter I will definitely check the "for pay" ramp out. It would cut down on a freezing boat ride.

I really don't mind the traffic...heck...I'm traffic. I was just venting about getting blasted several time last Sunday. The majority of folks are very courteous.

I noticed the same in that area..People will just about put you on the bank...I think, they think if they wave and smile everythings ok...I let Some people out there know they are number one in my book...

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Hey, those could make some dynamite stakebeds. How long are most of the pieces?

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The cradels have pieces about 3' and 4'. All of the wood is cut in metrics so they are not measured in feet or inches. The one bys are any where between 6" to 10" and 5' to 8'. They would make wonderful stake beds. There is enough here to cover the entire mouth of the LM.

I hope them crappies won't get confused with them being in milimeters though.
DP

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Blasting by you within 50 feet at 50 miles per hour, or even worse, slowing a boat down with 150-200 hp motor, plowing through the water leaving a three foot wake for everyone else who is fishing to content with.

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Some jerk did that to me on Sunday. He was hauling I'd guess about 45mph down through there. He got up beside me (about 15yds away) and slammed the throttle in neutral. Of course the bow of the 20' boat was about 10' in the air, and he threw off about a 4' wake. By that time, I'd had enough of everyone. So I threw my hands up in the air. And he was even close enough for me to hear him say, "opps, sorry". Opps? How could that be an accidental white-washing? Oh well, I will get off of it now.

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Originally Posted by DRPEPPER

I hope them crappies won't get confused with them being in milimeters though.
DP

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:D , Sometimes I think those darn crappie are just that smart. Hey, when you get ready to do something with those beds, let me know. We can hustle up a few guys and get it done quick.

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Titleman -- I've looked at that before. Isn't it "leave $5 in the mailbox?"

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Yep, that's the one. It might add 10 minutes to your car ride, but it will save more of that on your boat ride. Not a bad trade off for $5 in the winter!

Titleman

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:D , Sometimes I think those darn crappie are just that smart. Hey, when you get ready to do something with those beds, let me know. We can hustle up a few guys and get it done quick.

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I am trying to get it all together. I married into a family that operates a local block factory. They have rejects occasionaly. I think I can get out there today and see what they have. I have promised Darryl a load of them if they are any good for his mats.

Any body remember the name of the threads with pictures of stakebeds? I want to see how this stuff I have resembles them.

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Originally Posted by DRPEPPER

I am trying to get it all together. I married into a family that operates a local block factory. They have rejects occasionaly. I think I can get out there today and see what they have. I have promised Darryl a load of them if they are any good for his mats.

Any body remember the name of the threads with pictures of stakebeds? I want to see how this stuff I have resembles them.

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If you looking for a pic of a stakebed just browse thru the crappie structure forum. If your looking for a pic of the "boo mat" style of condo that Darrly makes look under articles tips and techniques here on the site.


Also remember when you go look for blocks for sinking the mats that there are two different types of block. One is concrete and that is the type to use to sink the mats. The other is Pylaster (sp) and it looks and feels like a block but doesent weigh enough to sink the mats. You can still use the second type you just have to use two.


I am ready to go sink more condos but this weather has got me thinking deer hunting. I am going to have to get it out of my system in the next few weeks and then get back into fishing mode.

[QUOTE=gooch]If you looking for a pic of a stakebed just browse thru the crappie structure forum. If your looking for a pic of the "boo mat" style of condo that Darrly makes look under articles tips and techniques here on the site.


I remembered that and found a picture of a re-constructed pallet. I think the stuff I have will make good stake beds like that.