Everyones Honey Hole

Nothing like taking a new crappie fisherman to the bridges for the first time. This gentleman ask me to take him fishing, I replied "I go when its the coldest", no problem, "I go very very early in the morning" no problem.
We planned the event and have no complaints. We had around 23 nice slabs, probably 5 over 2lbs an 5 over a pound and a half. So I broke him in right and gave him all of the fish to clean. I said you fish 10 hours go home and clean all those and ask for more, you might just make it.

Did see an individual snagging though. Kept wondering how he was catching so many.

Merry Christmas to all.
Keep your hooks wet.

Josh

Great Job!

Good report. Nice catch

The man in green should like to talk to the fella snagging fish

Can i ask what snagging is? Was he snagging crappie?

Not sure what snagging is, but sounds illegal. Probably what we used to do at a shrimp dock for catfish 50 years ago. Did you report him? Great job on the trip and the introduction. :santa

you should have called the warden and if your phone has a camera, video the action. There was a lot of that going on last year and those who practice such an act are thugs.....

I'd like to have a private number to a warden in that area. This was the second time I've seen him. He'll toss a jig for a little while, then pick up a rod with a large weight and treble hook. He'll toss it out close to the boats from the bank let it sink and go to yanking. I know I saw him snag at least 10, several nice ones.

Unfortunately Alabama has very few laws against snagging. What he is doing is unsportsmanlike but I could not find where he is breaking the law.

Is it not illegal to snag on the Tennessee River? I know years ago they snagged spoonbills below the Gville dam, but can't now because its illegal. Is this just below the dams or for the whole system?

Way to break a new guy into the sport. He's hooked for sure. Hate to hear the snagging going on.

I am the gentlemen he took crappie fishing. Can't remember when I had a better time. Learned a lot and have dedicated myself to full time crappie fishing. Wished it would turn cold again soon so we can do it again. I did appreciate all the fish. The only thing better thing catching crappie is eating crappie.

I pretty sure it's all the Tennessee river. But it's ok every where else. Tennessee makes the rules on it's rivers even in Alabama. anyway congrats on a great fishing trip.

SNAGGING
It is unlawful to take fish by snagging on the Chattahoochee River or its impoundments, the Tennessee River or its impoundments, and state owned public fishing lakes.
800 272 4263

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Originally Posted by Bamabanjo

I am the gentlemen he took crappie fishing. Can't remember when I had a better time. Learned a lot and have dedicated myself to full time crappie fishing. Wished it would turn cold again soon so we can do it again. I did appreciate all the fish. The only thing better thing catching crappie is eating crappie.

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I do believe you are totally hooked, have fun and enjoy!!!!!

There ya go :fingerdance:fingerdance

Its illegal to take gamefish by snagging or netting. game warden is 1800 272 4263.

It is illegal to take, catch or kill, or attempt to take, catch or kill any game fish by any means other than ordinary hook and line, artificial lure, live bait, troll or spinner in any of the public waters of this State. It is unlawful to use electrical devices, explosives, poisons or firearms to take fish or any species from these waters.

It is unlawful to take fish by snagging on the Chattahoochee River or its impoundments, the Tennessee River or its impoundments, and state owned public fishing lakes.

Alabama Fishing Regulations for the Alabama Hunting and Fishing Trail

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Originally Posted by Mudtar001

I'd like to have a private number to a warden in that area. This was the second time I've seen him. He'll toss a jig for a little while, then pick up a rod with a large weight and treble hook. He'll toss it out close to the boats from the bank let it sink and go to yanking. I know I saw him snag at least 10, several nice ones.

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From the state regs.....
SNAGGING
It is unlawful to take fish by snagging on the Chattahoochee River or its impoundments, the Tennessee River or its impoundments, and State-owned public fishing lakes.

What part of the state? I can get you the GWs cell# probably anywhere in Alabama