A few pics from Larto

Had a perfect weekend of fishing. Gooch and I got off to a rough start in the bayous on Saturday morning. We knew that the wind wouldn't let us slo-troll the main lake. Came in Sat. at lunch and Steve (Bamafan) told us that they were startin' to "turn on" out in the main lake. He was also kind enough to let us use his chain to drag. It all turned around from there, thanks to Steve's chain. I owe you one buddy.:cool:


We ended up with 38 keepers from about 1 to dark on Saturday. The bite was a little bit tougher on Sunday morning, but I figure that we managed another 20 or so. Johnny (Jlaughlin) was kind enough to take some fish off our hands. I think that he could really tell I wasn't up to cleaning all of them. I sure did appreciate you takin those fish while I was out cleaning in the cold mist this morning.:D

Enough of the small talk, on to the pics...

This was the weather scene pretty much all weekend. It threatened rain the whole time, but luckily it held off for the majority of the weekend.
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Everyone drifting the upper end of the main lake.
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Gooch with a goodun'. I think that he is actually quite fond of the hat...
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Diversion Canal Road on the way back from Larto. It was a beautiful ride through there...
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And, not to mention all of the cattle. Made for a good photo-op.:D
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The 38 keepers from Saturday afternoon.
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Almost all of them were loaded up with eggs.
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This little guy sure did enjoy the fine eating of caviar...:D
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Big fish from Saturday (14.5" and 1.15lb)...
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She sure was thick with eggs...
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And finally, an extra-large haul from absolutely majestic larto lake, she will lie in my memories for a long, long time...
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Great pictures Chris! Glad yall had a good time and we are looking forward to having all of yall back again.:D We really enjoyed meeting and visiting with the crew from Arkansas! :D

I told Gooch that the hat would help him to catch better fish and it looks so NATURAL on him! :eek: :D lol

good looking bunch of crappie ceb. looks like ya'll had a good time. Gooch does look sharp in the hat lol.

Man I wish I could have went! Looks like you guys had a great time!

Chris,
It takes a lot of faith to go down there & camp with weather reports as bad as they were. Would have enjoyed going down there w/ you guys. probably would have learned a lot from the seasoned vets of crappie fishing. nice bunch of fish too.

Chris/Dale we really enjoyed the weekend. You represented Arkansas well. Looks like you had a nice haul of fish to boot! Maybe I can come up that way sometime and fish with you guys.

Dale don't worry bout them colors they made you wear, I would not have worn them unless it was because of a bet myself!:D

Dont sling it bring it. We would be glad to have you anytime. Just give us a few weeks notice and we can show you in the right direction. Would be glad to have you and your crew anytime.

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Originally Posted by BamaFan

Chris/Dale we really enjoyed the weekend. You represented Arkansas well. Looks like you had a nice haul of fish to boot! Maybe I can come up that way sometime and fish with you guys.

Dale don't worry bout them colors they made you wear, I would not have worn them unless it was because of a bet myself!:D

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Now I know if guiding fails me, I can change professions and succeed as a fashion designer because I'd have Dale as a model for my new line of fishing clothes and hats called "Goochie".

Looks like you two had a great weekend of fishing. Congrats.

And he had the audacity to call me ugly....I just don't understand:confused:

great pictures fellers! nice mess of speck!

We had a great time down south. If any of you Arkies ever get a chance to come to a gathering (whether in AR or elsewhere), don't miss it. You'll never find better company, I'll guarantee it.

Gooch, Jerry, Kathy, and I are now certified Lartonians. I better go add that to my CV right now...:D

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Originally Posted by ceb

Gooch, Jerry, Kathy, and I are now certified Lartonians. I better go add that to my CV right now...:D

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To go along with your "Legend" status??

Ceb, glad that you and Gooch made it down to Larto, sorry I didnt get a chance to really meet you guys, I had to leave around 3pm, but I did breifly meet you there at the launch that morning. Its was great to have several Ark. members to join us. I sure hope this kinda thing continues. I talked to the wife and kids and we are thinking of coming up to Greeson for the Crapie Camp in April. We were up there last year and I got a chance to see the Lake and we visited the Diamond Mine also. Looks like a cool place to have some fun.

I know what you mean about not getting to really meat you as the weekend was a blurr. Hope you get the family back up this year as well. I bet you can find more "fun" things to do other than dig for diamonds.

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Originally Posted by TreeFrog

Ceb, glad that you and Gooch made it down to Larto, sorry I didnt get a chance to really meet you guys, I had to leave around 3pm, but I did breifly meet you there at the launch that morning. Its was great to have several Ark. members to join us. I sure hope this kinda thing continues. I talked to the wife and kids and we are thinking of coming up to Greeson for the Crapie Camp in April. We were up there last year and I got a chance to see the Lake and we visited the Diamond Mine also. Looks like a cool place to have some fun.

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Originally Posted by TreeFrog

Ceb, glad that you and Gooch made it down to Larto, sorry I didnt get a chance to really meet you guys, I had to leave around 3pm, but I did breifly meet you there at the launch that morning. Its was great to have several Ark. members to join us. I sure hope this kinda thing continues. I talked to the wife and kids and we are thinking of coming up to Greeson for the Crapie Camp in April. We were up there last year and I got a chance to see the Lake and we visited the Diamond Mine also. Looks like a cool place to have some fun.

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Good to meet you, if only for a brief moment. Hopefully we can sit around and BS more at the next gathering. Maybe you could show me the ropes in jig tying??? Take care. CEB -

looks loke enery one had fun, wish i was there.just a quick question bout the fillets how do y'all get out the ribs out ? I usually just cut around them cuz i dont want stinky choking on them ( that girl can go thru some fish I'll tell you what ). I cant help thinkin theres a better way.

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Originally Posted by stinkies daddy

looks loke enery one had fun, wish i was there.just a quick question bout the fillets how do y'all get out the ribs out ? I usually just cut around them cuz i dont want stinky choking on them ( that girl can go thru some fish I'll tell you what ). I cant help thinkin theres a better way.

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I cut the rib cage out and save them, get around 200 saved up, fry them and bring them to work, man it is on when I pour them things out on that table:eek: :D :p :)

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Originally Posted by BamaFan

I cut the rib cage out and save them, get around 200 saved up, fry them and bring them to work, man it is on when I pour them things out on that table:eek: :D :p :)

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Thanks for the tip, Steve! I'm gonna have to try that out on the wolves that congregate around the house after a fresh kill...:D

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Originally Posted by DRPEPPER

To go along with your "Legend" status??

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You're darn right...it took a lot of BSin' and lyin' to get to where I am now!!!