Any body know how tourney went ?
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Any body know how tourney went ?
10.47 won it
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Richard Gene the YouTube crappie catching machine, should have fished this tournament....
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[QUOTE=waterdog101;3585014]Richard Gene the YouTube crappie catching machine, should have fished this
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Well I am surprised that the largest fish winner was only a little over 2 lbs.......... as many fish are in Weiss out of all those caught I figured it would take something at least 2 and half of better. Looks like the Big G has the upper hand on what I have seen this winter on big black crappie .I have managed several over 2.4 fishing bridges all winter
and some of my bank buddies that fish a lot more than me have been getting a lot of big ones .Weiss has the numbers per acre over the big G but then again its a lot smaller lake. There are still some Weiss guides that will run clients up to Guntersville .Saw a video they made about a year ago fishing at Town creek long lining!!
Weiss was so muddy saturday that beagles were running rabbits back and forth across the coosa river. Wind at 10 to 15 also big factor. You are right about size. Guntersville has bigger Crappie over all than Does Weiss. May be because its much bigger has a lot of grass to allow them to hide and grow. Also many more white crappie in Big G than in Weiss
Fishing was tuff, wind, muddy water, Al. Power was pulling the plug, all of this makes for a tuff tournament. Weights should have been 14 to 16 lbs. The fish weight is there just bad conditions.
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I have heard that Weiss fish sizes are the smallest of the coosa chain of lakes. We did have a front that nipped them plus our lake has a ton of pressure. I really need to get to Neely one of these days. Logan is a gem too.
You hit the nail on the head when you said pressure. When a fish gets to be 10 inches he is on the way to Ky., Ohio or parts unknown. I have said many times that the limit needs to be cut in half or there needs to be a boat limit.
Don't know how they can enforce it but Ala. law says you cannot transport more than 1 days catch across the state line. Logan Martin is in a slump right now and crappie have been hard to catch for lots of folks over there for a couple of years. It should get better in a year or two. I would not mind if the creel limit was lowered and would like to see the size limit raised state wide to 10 inches. The problem with all this is that the state does not have enough people to enforce the laws properly. All this is just my opinion, everyone have a great day. :fish
Here what I’m going to do,I’ve killed 14 fish this year. I plan to release all fish over 12 inches and I promise I will not kill a limit of fish this year , I don’t need that many fish and if I want to fish fry I will take a few no problem and I have no problem with anybody taken a limit but if we that fish that lake like we do would impose our own self limits of not taking those big fish out of that Lake maybe we might make a small impact I might be wrong just an opinion
theysaid I have mixed feeling about lowering the creel limit and would like to see maybe a slot limit . I know of some fisheries that is over populated with crappie and you mostly catch nothing but dinks. I personally like eating fish thats 9 1/2- to about 11” I do not like a strong fish taste so I don’t have a problem turning back the bigger fish everybody to their own . I keep what I need and I share with a lot of folks that’s not able to go .i sure don’t like wasting and I don’t understand why some folks keep so many . I have seen folks here on Guntersville keep a bucket full in the morning and then come back that evening and do it again! I’m sure it’s that way on a lot of lakes . But it amazes me how well some of these fisheries maintain such a healthy population of fish just like Weiss for an example my first trip their 2 yrs ago we lost count at 124 fish with only 14 being keepers they were only 3 boats in that area until folks figured out what was going on and they ended up being over thirty boats in that same area :yikes Way too much a crowd for me. And that was just one day and it’s that way over their 8-9 months of the year or more you would think it would be empty of fish but last Saturday with the tuff conditions they still managed to catch 1-1/2 # fish . :dono
Those Ky boys sure know how to turn a thump into a fillet...Quote:
Originally Posted by footballcoach
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Creel limits, and length limits need to change, the fish don't seem to be here in the numbers that they use to be. Over the last couple of years, I have fished several creeks that I have always caught fish in and they have not been there. The creel limits need to be 15 fish per boat that is 30 fillets, I don't know of a family of 4 that could eat that many fillets in 1 meal. Most of it is just bragging, and greed.I try not to keep any fish that haves eggs in the spring, if I do then I try to keep the males and let the big girls go back. It is just my wife and myself so 2 or 3 fish are enough, but that is just me. It may get to the point as crappie fisherman we need to be more aware of catch and release, as the bass fishermen have found out.
All this talk of creel management and managing the species - is there clear and observable evidence the crappie population is suffering in Alabama rivers/lakes? Not trying to step on toes - just that one would believe the Alabama Dept of Conservation and Natural Resources would make a statement or initiate some sort of regulatory action if true.
John doe I'm with you the state knows what to do. I think there's plenty of fish the problem is the amount of people fishing now it crazy. If a fish move up on a brush pile he is in a live well in a few minutes. I just keep trying to adapt. I used to just fish a few different ways and could catch all the fish I wanted. Now I have to pull everything I know to catch the same amount of fish. I remember as a kid going to the river and you might see a few boats now you can't even find a place to park on a week day.
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Trey you would have to see what all goes on here. I will tell you about it at camp.Quote:
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With all the advanced electronics fish are Easier to find. So when they are biting you can spend more time catching.
He get a firsthand look at camp, Phillip. I agree with you on the boat limitQuote:
Originally Posted by CrappieFlopper
I doubt that you guys or I guess most of us any where will see any kind of reduced creel limit or increase in size limits anytime soon. Most states are afraid of loosing the tourist revenue coming into their economy. With today's improved electronics even less knowledgeable fisherman can be fairly successful.
I used to make an annual trip to Weiss in late Feb every year but the group we went with fell apart and another group formed and we started going to Ky Lake. For the most part we venture to other lakes for a change of scenery and the challenge of fishing new waters. At this time of year I'm also looking for some warmer weather, I'm so tired of being cold.
It's common to blame the overharvest on all the out of state guys but honestly most of us are there for only a few days each year and it's been my experience the bulk of the harvest is from the locals who are on the waters and can keep up with the changing patterns. Unless we hire a guide (that's boring to me) we are starting from 0 and it takes a few days to put a pattern together. On almost all trips we catch more fish on the last few days of each trip.
Personally I'm like you guys and think most states should increase the size limit AND decrease the possession limit. To me a 15 fish limit is plenty giving a person 30 fillets is more than enough. I don't get people who have to keep every legal fish they catch nor do I understand the guys who have to have a freezer full of fish or they guys who take it upon themselves to feed their whole communities.
With all that being said we are making a return trip to Weiss again this year at the end of March. I'm really looking forward to revisiting the area and hopefully we can make it down to Neely Henry for a day or 2 (never been there) to see what it's like. I can assure you that I know for sure we won't be taking anymore than a 1 day limit home with us even though we'll be in the area for 5 days. I just hope we can find a little sunshine to help warm my bald spot and catch a few fish.
Crappie Max. we are having our spring camp at Cowan Creek Marnia on March 30 If yall are here come by for a visit we have some great guys and I know yall would enjoy meeting them and they would love to meet yall. Crappieflopper.Quote:
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I wish I could make it but we are only going to be there until the 29th. Weiss Lake is such a wonderful area to visit, I'm really looking forward to making a return this year.
Maybe next year we can make it. Again, thanks for the invite.