Monroe with Dad 11/29

I told Dad to take his time and meet me in the morning and we'd try Monroe for the first time in over a year. He fully took his time getting up and over here...we started fishing around 8:30 a.m. Didn't hurt us too badly and we caught our first fish before we got our third pole in the lake. Landed 45 and kept 20. Also caught 10 small striped bass. Biggest crappie was 15" and a few were 14", but many, many small fish. Gator game was very entertaining, but I wish we would have continued fishing instead of watching that game.

Sounds like a great day

Steady action all day, can't beat that!!

Sounds good. Nice catch.

Forgot to add...Black chartreuse tail grub was easily the best bait in the morning, then it became acid rain and white/blue grub until 1:30. The better fish were in 9-10.5 ft of water for us. Not sure if I can get out to fish slabtogether this weekend. But hope this helps those who can.

Man what a great day even with a late start, your dad sure knows how to get the big ones in the boat:highfive

Surprised I didnt run into yall. Nice day for sure.

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Originally Posted by huntinslabs

Surprised I didnt run into yall. Nice day for sure.

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Yeah, I looked for you...saw most boats in the middle of the lake. We were a little closer to the bank.

Haha yea we started by opp and got very crowded. Bite wss slow so pulled out and fished marker 8 to marina area on river channel.

Ok, I saw a group of boats near the opp when we first arrived...we stayed away from that traffic.

We sure miss seeing you guys at the slabfest/togethers.............................well except at Crescent............ go ahead and miss that one (December 20th?)...........give us all a break/chance......... we don't wanna deal with the BIG JOHNSONS there...... hehe :)

BUT REALLY....... your missed....................come out and play with us!

Stuart, after seeing your last catch at Crescent...we just might avoid the defeat and be sick that weekend. Thanks for the kind words. FYI, just asked my wife if I could fish both Saturday and Sunday this weekend...got the "Are you kidding?!" So it looks like I'm out.

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Originally Posted by Crappielover

FYI, just asked my wife if I could fish both Saturday and Sunday this weekend...got the "Are you kidding?!" So it looks like I'm out.

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:Rofl Mine said "HUH" & then gave me a look, I might not be able to pull off Crescent but still tryin for somewhere closer. I won't give up especially since she didn't say "NO" - a little glimmer of hope:deadhorse. Looks like plenty of dishes & laundry between now & then:highfive :Rofl

Hmm....I must be lucky as we dont ask each other if we can go/do anything. We both sort of just know if something needs to get done, no play time. Example, didnt go sunday as I knew mine would enjoy it better if she walked outside and saw christmas lights up. Then she asks why I didnt take the boat out sunday. :banghead I cant win for tryin.

I was planning to meet ya'll at teh slabtogether this weekend prior to realizing I work all weekend.

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:Rofl Mine said "HUH" & then gave me a look, I might not be able to pull off Crescent but still tryin for somewhere closer. I won't give up especially since she didn't say "NO" - a little glimmer of hope:deadhorse. Looks like plenty of dishes & laundry between now & then:highfive :Rofl

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Bryan, I never had any problem going fishing or hunting. I just take her with me. Hope to see you all Saturday, come on guys, you need to try harder and she will give in.

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Hmm....I must be lucky as we dont ask each other if we can go/do anything. We both sort of just know if something needs to get done, no play time. Example, didnt go sunday as I knew mine would enjoy it better if she walked outside and saw christmas lights up. Then she asks why I didnt take the boat out sunday. :banghead I cant win for tryin.

I was planning to meet ya'll at teh slabtogether this weekend prior to realizing I work all weekend.

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There will be more!

Yall just gotta put yer foot down and tell them women folks whats what and put em in their place! But just before doing it, turn on the video camera and record for us. And take lots of pictures as well afterwards!

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Yall just gotta put yer foot down and tell them women folks whats what and put em in their place! But just before doing it, turn on the video camera and record for us. And take lots of pictures as well afterwards!

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Funny, I can only get my wife to do half on that list!

I'm pretty sure my wife is extremely supportive of my winter fishing habits because she enjoys the quiet time around the house:yikes

That plus she says something about me being a fisherman before she married me :)

yup...... I love that Lady!

I've had my hubby trained for a long time I'm still working on him having dinner ready when I get back