Oklahoma CDC is the reason i got into crappie fishing.

Just wanted to let people know what a great thing and the amount of information is on this forum and it bothers me too see it go away. I havent been around much alot of personal stuff and work. I only fish for crappie bc of the knowledge you guys gave me. People like odie reaper eufaulaboy ranger the list could go on and on.... seeing all those fish being caught and the information on patterns and techniques. I love catching crappie just wanted to let all you know that it is disappointing to see the state of the oklahoma page. As dead as it is. Appreciate all the info over the years and in the archives.

I've been on here for many years and it sorta goes in cycles. Many of the guides came on a few years ago or came on then became guides. They promoted the tournaments. Many put on very good frequent posts which provided lots of info. I think many of them have abandoned CDC for Facebook. With them went lots of info. Some of us don't use Facebook so I'm not sure how active they are. Another reason it went quiet is there were too may non-partisipating lurkers who overran the spots posted as good. Don't give up on Okla CDC. It will probably come back.

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I've been on here for many years and it sorta goes in cycles. Many of the guides came on a few years ago or came on then became guides. They promoted the tournaments. Many put on very good frequent posts which provided lots of info. I think many of them have abandoned CDC for Facebook. With them went lots of info. Some of us don't use Facebook so I'm not sure how active they are. Another reason it went quiet is there were too may non-partisipating lurkers who overran the spots posted as good. Don't give up on Okla CDC. It will probably come back.

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Floyd, you hit the nail right on the head. It gets old giving out information and places with little to no reciprocation. I love to share and help, but if it ruins the fishing it becomes pointless. But for old times sake----Attachment 316487Attachment 316488Attachment 316489

I believe few people have ever truly seen a 2 lb crappie. That’s a great outing.

I can only imagine the frustration of trying to help people only to find that you are giving away your spots. Hopefully it will come back but I won’t hold my breath.


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I believe few people have ever truly seen a 2 lb crappie. That’s a great outing.

I can only imagine the frustration of trying to help people only to find that you are giving away your spots. Hopefully it will come back but I won’t hold my breath.


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That goes for posting on FaceBook also. A couple weeks ago I was at the ramp getting my boat ready to launch. A guy I knew but not well walks up and says "I brought my buddy with sidescan, we are going to see how many of your piles we can find." I did not even know how to respond. I know they are public and people will find/fish them, but why say anything at all!

I check this forum daily and thoroughly enjoy the info gained. I use it to gain knowledge of techniques to catch crappie on a variety of lakes and conditions while being respectful of others. I have gone out with different guides on different lakes that I only got to know through this forum. Thanks for making available.

After watching the congressional hearings with facebook Mark Z. I banned facebook. I frequently post pics and results on CDC, the info I give is the lake, water temp, jig type, depth caught. I'm in Kansas and CDC postings get scarce at times. If nice weather and I catch a few keepers I'm happy. You Okies are in fish heaven!

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Facebook is the debil!

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I joined facebook several years ago to communicate with a friend in the hospital. I didn't like it and cancelled after a couple days.

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Facebook is the debil!

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I've been on here for many years and it sorta goes in cycles. Another reason it went quiet is there were too may non-partisipating lurkers who overran the spots posted as good.

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This is true. Another reason would also be the personal attacks certain members were hit with just because they were able to catch and post lots of fish. They grew tired of it and left the site. Odie and I have tried to keep things like that to a minimum, but it turned several people off and they stay in the background too. C.C has always exploded with members and lurkers during the spawn. The Hot and really Cold months have always slowed down. It's still a good way to meet others with the same passion. There have been many solid friendships due to C.C. I should post more myself but I just don't get out like I used to. Reaper

Yes everything is cyclical even posting on CDC, I always enjoy posting my catch and techniques when I have some, there never anything spectacular and the information is nothing that the rest of y'all don't already know since most of what I know I've learned on cdc. Hate to say it but other than a few early spring trips I haven't been out much this year, being self-employed in a small business really keeps me busier than I should be. But since I spent the last weekend in the hospital with a diagnosis of a very mild, 'thankfully mild" stroke I'm hopeful to get out on the water more, a lot more in fact it was doctors order to spend at least one to two days a week totally removed from my stress "work" environment which is easier said than done but hey when the doctor orders you to go fishing what more can you ask for right!

So, as for my part plan to see more frequent post here on cdc in the future from me; as for the overall platform of sharing information there are a lot of ways to do it now from facebook or just fishing apps that are available on your smart-phone and that's not going to change but the one thing that CDC has over the majority out there is the endless archives of knowledge and information that you won't find anywhere else. So while other methods of sharing info may be quicker and easier the bottom line is facebook and those apps like it are mostly for bragging. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with bragging and being proud of what you catch, I do it too, but for truly learning about fishing Crappie.Com is the place to be, so remember to share that with all of your fishing buds and if they are not already on here suggest that they should be. And if you get a chance to be teaching a young person about fishing remember that should also include taking a moment to help them get on here and register their own account, that's the main way to insure that CDC will be around for the generations to come!

For me, CDC hasn't been a big deal in learning patterns, techniques, and electronics, mainly because I am always experimenting and I don't have a boat. But CDC has been outstanding as far as making new friends online, at camps, and at luncheons. There are a lot of guys on here that I would love to meet and share time with. Hopefully that will happen if I can make more camps and luncheons.

I am one of the lurkers that lives behind the scenes so-to-speak. LOL it is not because I am trying to get information for my sole benefit, but rather because for the past year I have really struggled, and still do, to find the crappie from a boat. Even with the nicest sidescan I could afford I cannot get on them.

This website has been a god send for me and gives me hope when I see someone else out there catching them the same time I am out there struggling. It tells me that the fish were biting but I just did not take theright steps. However, if I do not see anyone catching them, I feel as if I should not have even tried to go out there because they were not biting. I have yet to take someone’s fishing spot knowingly, and hope to never get like that.

I will say this though, I fish more than the average joe and can do pretty well on a dock vertical jigging, but I have a lot to learn when it comes to boat control over structure, creek channels, and scattered crappie conditions. This website has been a huge help for me. I have fished for crappie all my life, but it has been mainly from the docks with minnows. I am newish to jigs, and very new to boat fishing. This year has been the most frustrating,but also the most liberating because I am pushing my own personal limits. All while lurking in the shadows of the CDC. So thanks to everyone that continues to contribute until I feel worthy!

I love cdc! Been great. I was a lurker cause I new nothing of crappie. I’m all in it now. A couple months in the archives Making notes of josh Jones posts haha ��. He’s a very helpful guy by the way.

Crappiehunter918, I am sorry for not posting more on cdc, yes I have went to facebook and instagram now days. My sponsors require me to post on these public forums about my fishing. I will try to post more on here as well. I love CDC and crappie fishing. I have developed many great relationships because of this website. EB

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I hear a lot of people say he is too cocky and arrogant. I think it is just that he knows what he's talking about, that he wants to help others, and he doesn't worry about tact.

Josh Jones sincerely wants to help people and enjoys teaching people. He definitely knows what he is talking about. I have never fished with him yet I have gotten to know him fairly well, personally. The malicious comments that were made about him or to him deeply hurt his feelings. He is young and very intelligent. I have talked with some of the people that attacked him and they now realize that they were wrong in doing what they did. The measure of a man is not in how much money he makes or the toys that he has, but how he stoops to help others when they need help but are afraid to ask for it. Integrity is one who does what is right even when no one is watching. Respect is earned when a person makes a mistake, admits to his mistake, gives an apology and the apology is accepted. Being honest with people at all times, no matter the cost, is another measure of a man, in my opinion. I think a few people need to step forward and right some wrongs. You know who you are. I will mention no names. i may be banned from this site for saying this, if so
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Well said, George.

Thank you bigskyfisherman

One of my regular fishing partners I met on the lake when I was catching a fish every drop and he was about 60 yards away and could not buy a bite. I eased over to him and coaxed him out of his boat and into mine and gave him demonstrations. I guess it was a good thing because we now fish together several times a month taking turns on who’s boat. While the first time we met I showed him I have since learned many tricks from him that I would not have learned otherwise.

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What is Josh Jones name on here? I’d like to follow him!


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What is Josh Jones name on here? I’d like to follow him!


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josh jones lol

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Surely not? How did he come up with that?! [emoji1750]*[emoji3603]


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Surely not? How did he come up with that?! [emoji1750]*[emoji3603]


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He's not on much. Wish he would be - some of us don't like Facebook. Talented guy.

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He's not on much. Wish he would be - some of us don't like Facebook. Talented guy.

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I’m in the no FB crowd!


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Josh is on Facebook. Very talented young man. You may not like FB but you don’t know what you are missing by not following his live videos. Another one is tomorrow night at 7 and the session normally last 1 hour. Josh Jones Pro guide service.

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A lot of fisherman don't belong to facebook. I don't. [emoji2][emoji106]

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Yeah im about to start following him on my wifes account haha so i can see his stuff

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One of my regular fishing partners I met on the lake when I was catching a fish every drop and he was about 60 yards away and could not buy a bite. I eased over to him and coaxed him out of his boat and into mine and gave him demonstrations. I guess it was a good thing because we now fish together several times a month taking turns on who’s boat. While the first time we met I showed him I have since learned many tricks from him that I would not have learned otherwise.

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Doing a kindness for someone else will quite often result in benefits coming back to yourself. I think that is the way God intends it to be.

Facebook is the debil!

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I don’t Facebook either.

The facebook lol

Yikes get out and catch them crappie bud.

I'm new to the forums and crappie fishing but I will do whatever I can to keep this place alive and share anything I learn. At the moment I dont have any crappie spots or advice because I've yet to catch a crappie but I'm learning!!! So thank you all who stick in there and help out rookies like me!

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