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Looks like I may be moving to Muncie. What should I expect from the area? I currently live in a golden crappie triangle in Illinois, Rend, Crab Orchard and Lake of Egypt.
I have Southern blood in me and I've never been so far north...and I'm a little nervous about the move.
I understand moving when opportunity requires but I have no words of great hope for you. Youngest son lives in Muncie and I had kids at Ball State starting in 1997. Winters suck. Crappie are no where close to what you are used to. I wouldn't live there for any amount of money.
I won't be quite as harsh as the other guy, but no more power plant fishing, that's for sure! The ice is good in the winter, if you care to give that a shot. During the soft water season, look to Mississinewa and Salamonie. Lots of good fish in the 1-1.5 lb range, with bigger fish being more sparse. Prairie Creek, Summit, and some of the other smaller reservoirs can still produce decent numbers, but hog heaven is a far cry. Good luck....
for crappie info in the Muncie area send a PM to Charlie H. he can help for sure. Hildreth Hauling in Muncie/Graston ares
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Will do...
As someone else mentioned I strongly suggest giving ice fishing a try i in the wintertime. It is my favorite style of fishing.
Save some fishing money and buy a snow blower. You're gonna need it!!! As for me I'll stay right where I'm at. 10 minutes to Crab, 20 to Lake of Egypt and 35 to Rend!!!
hey tracker,just checked out the area where your from and i understand your concern. which of those three lakes is your favorite? what quality of crappie do you usually expect from there? remember too that its not too far away to make an occasional trip back. good luck with the crappie here, its still alot of fun and isnt that really the bottom line?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tracker22
Ok tater, I have a boat on rend, but I fish crab the most. Fished it yesterday for three hours and came home with 8 between 12 and 15 inches with a bunch of dinks in between. My freezer stays full and I supply my parents and brothers family for the year. Around here a dink is anything under 10 inches.
Slightly OT. Do you think the quality of the crappie on Crab are a little better this year than last. Only got out a couple of hours earlier this week and kept 26. Didn't seem like I had to toss back as many as last year and had a lot of decent filets at the end of the evening. Last year I'd had to catch 120 to keep 20.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tracker22
Last year I fished Rend more because Crab seemed to have more dinks. This year seems to be the opposite for me.
I live in Muncie and fish Prairie Creek a lot - was there today. Don't expect much of any real size, though sometimes you get lucky. I only get to fish from the bank right now, so I can't really say about it from a boat.
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The 1st pic is from this yr, the other 2 are from past yrs.
Looks like it might be a challenge. Personally, I love bank fishing.
i have been known to fish other species when the crappie aren't bitting. What is the most prominent type of fishing up there?
also, if you hear of any nice lakefront houses for sale PM me.
Well, I have heard that Walleye is suppose to be very good at Prairie Creek, and I have caught a few decent ones during spawn. But people fish for bass, walleye, and crappie mostly here. You could also travel to Brookville lake, mostly bass there from what I hear. I like going south to Monroe sometimes, rent a boat and do fairly well with just a topo map :) And if you mean any lakefront around Prairie Creek - good luck. I think there is only 1 house that is ON the rez.
Thanks.
I'll be looking for a house with a nice pond or lake....
Just a tip though, not much in Muncie. So, hope whatever reason you might move here is a good one. I am finishing schooling and moving.
You will have several lakes within an hours drive that will produce good crappie fishing for you. You will have to learn the lakes like you did in Illinois, but you will have success if you put in the time. Don't forget to add Geist and Morse to the list of lakes that can produce quality fish.
Prairie Creek and Summit Lake are close. I've not fished PC much but I've been to Summit a lot and I'm still figuring that lake out. I seem to catch more yellow perch than crappie. Mississinewa, Salamonie, and Huntington all reasonable close up I69. I've not had my boat up to those yet. I have have family in southern IN so a good portion of my fishing is down there (Hardy, Patoka, etc..). I've been behind this year and haven't even got the boat out yet. Between the weather and working around the house I haven't had time yet.
Having lived in Muncie, I wouldn't again.
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Originally Posted by cubswin