Post Election Slaberation/pics

In celebration of the airways being freed up it was time hit the water. And hit it we did. Another cool day with the temp at 34. Water was 43. We started slow and with small fish. We changed up the pattern to smaller jigs. Along with the change came the slabs and numbers. The bite was not as fast as some days but none the less it was entertaining. We were using a winter method and fishing strait down using the fish finder to see the fish attack our baits. We boated several 14-15 with those 15 being the largest. I once had a double with a 14 and 15 on at the same time. That made for some fun. In all we landed and released 75 in 4 hours.


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Wow some great looking blacks there and great pictures. What really strikes me is the mirror like water surface that if I recall correctly is how many of your other pictures always appears. Does the wind ever blow in Maine or do you only go out on those kind of days? We sure don't see much of that here in Kansas. Thanks for posting. :ThumbsUp

Those crappie that you catch in Maine always look so healthy and colorful. The scenery is great too! Nice fish.

Those are beauties!!!! Man im jealous!

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Wow some great looking blacks there and great pictures. What really strikes me is the mirror like water surface that if I recall correctly is how many of your other pictures always appears. Does the wind ever blow in Maine or do you only go out on those kind of days? We sure don't see much of that here in Kansas. Thanks for posting. :ThumbsUp

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It blows. I like to fish the calm days best. Or at least places that are calm. Today was one of those calm days. With the cooler temps one needs all the help he can get.

Beautiful scenery, beautiful fish.......you and you're partner ain't much to look at, but 2 outa 3 ain't bad! Glad you guys had a good day. I've never actually seen my lake lay down like that.....didn't think it was possible

Hey Bee, Thanks for sharing over the years. You are one grateful guy catching fish like that. I really like your transducer mount on the back. Goes to show old school is still best for you all. Some of the prettiest fish pics I have ever seen. I have been to Maine a few times and it is some beautiful country for sure. I think we should take up a donation for a new net. You done wore that one clean out! LOL Curious if you would share your lures in the next pics ?

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Beautiful scenery, beautiful fish.......you and you're partner ain't much to look at, but 2 outa 3 ain't bad! Glad you guys had a good day. I've never actually seen my lake lay down like that.....didn't think it was possible

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You're right about that! I try not to be seen in public with either one of them. BEE always wants to fish where there's no one round.

Nice trip! Was the color of choice red, white and blue?

Yall are some kinda crappie fishers lol

great pics!!! need to get up that way sometime...........

Awesome catch

Those are beautiful fish there. The color is amazing.

nice specks!

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That net gets a lot of action, don't it!

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That net gets a lot of action, don't it!

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Its had its share of Netters in it. Maybe more than most. Fishing 4lb test I tend to net most of the big ones. In the winter with 2lb and a small hole its more of a challenge. Hands get wet and cold a lot. These were back to back. I was trying to put the first back when the second showed up on the flasher. Had to try for him. I think it was 2 below that morning.
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Minus 2! Dang you're a dedicated fisherman. I used to do that, but now am migratory. Thats just too cold anymore.

Looked calm on that -2 degree too. I was going to say the same thing as an earlier post about a glass smooth waters. Rare to get it around here. Even on calm days, boat traffic keeps it stirred up.

Everyone would look a little better holding fish like those. Always enjoy your posts and pics.

I should be on the hard water in the next few days. Tarped the boat Tuesday. Re spooled a couple reels with 2 lb. Just need a few more cool nights.

Beautiful fish!