Sunday surprise.

Went to see the grandkids and celebrate Mattie Rose' first birthday over the weekend. Got up at 5am Saturday and it was pouring and didn't stop till 11am by then the party preparations were underway and I couldn't go fishing. So I got up early Sunday morning before church and hit lake Erling at daylight with the crank baits. Once I figured our how deep they were and adjusted all poles it was on, had a few double hookups. Black and Bubblegum as always was the bait of choice, caught some on pink, orange, and Tennessee Shad but Black and Bubblegum just beats them. If I could only have one color it's hands down B&B. I kept 21 but caught way over my limit just didn't keep many small ones. Here's a couple of pictures, the tail gate pic wasn't all of them but some good ones.Attachment 164426Attachment 164427

Nice!

Good job, man! Those are some nice ones! Thanks for the post and the pics.

Nice mess of fish. Several meals there.

Thanks for sharing b

Nice fish!
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great catch, your turning into a pro!

Nice job.

Nice ones!

Congrats on Mattie Rose and good catch like that Black and Bubble Gum!!! some good ones!!

Good catch

Nice fish thanks for the pictures and report congrats!

Nice fish.

Good job!!

It sounds like you figured them out those are some nice fish.

nice trip there

Awesome catch!!! Hey, if a man wanted to get all the gear to pull crankbaits what all would he need. I want to get into this, but wanna get into it right, with no wasting money on gear that doesnt work properly. When I first started spider rigging I spent alot of money getting started buy buying stuff that didnt work right, and then having to buy all new gear again. It was trial and error, and I know thats how ya learn, but on a subject that has the potential to cost as much as this one, I'd rather get tips before I start buying. What is everything a man would need? Crankbait styles/colors/brands/rods/reels/lines/etc? I already have down and side imaging graphs, and tightlock black widow trolling pods.

I hear there is a guy with a black boat like yours that has a pretty good setup,you might ask him!:bash

You need to contact Creekslick. He is, without a doubt, "Mr. Crankbait Puller" on the Arkansas Board! I think Mississippi too! He can get you started out right, for sure. My advice to you is go ahead now and have your house appraised now because the bank will want that when you take out a second mortgage to get the money to buy your equipment! :yikes

Lowepro, I agree with ski trip, creekslick is the man. My setup isn't optimal because I did it on my own and as cheap as possible. Now I'd like to have some new poles, however the one's I have work. There is a pulling cranks 101 thread, I think on the Mississippi forum, that is a wealth of information. Maybe we can go fishing and I'll show you what little bit I do know.

Great job! B&B is one of my go to s. You are correct about starting out with good gear I wasted enough money twice to get set up right on my spider rig. Now ive got custom built parroties and quality gear. You need Okuma reals B&m or Ozark rods and Bandit cranks. Just to start. Good luck your gonna love it.

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Originally Posted by Mac Daddy

Lowepro, I agree with ski trip, creekslick is the man. My setup isn't optimal because I did it on my own and as cheap as possible. Now I'd like to have some new poles, however the one's I have work. There is a pulling cranks 101 thread, I think on the Mississippi forum, that is a wealth of information. Maybe we can go fishing and I'll show you what little bit I do know.

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Sounds great to me!!! Im a nurse, work 12 hour shifts, and get to fish at least 3 days a week. so with a lil heads up, we can get a trip scheduled!

I have been hearing about this guy named creekslick! Im going to have to meet him! I think I have heard that he is a guide, or the "go to" guy for greers ferry lake. Anyways ima get in touch with him. Thanks everyone for the help!

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Originally Posted by crappie boy

I hear there is a guy with a black boat like yours that has a pretty good setup,you might ask him!:bash

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Hahahaha, u must be talking about my uncle chuck!