Finally a crappie report. 9/15/19

It has been 46 days since my last crappie trip and I was needing some Slab Sauce slathered all over my plastic jigs. It felt so good when I caught my first keeper on the second cast of the morning. It was only a small 10.5” Black crappie but he had a ticket to ride, so we let him.

We found these fish on my favorite off shore structure on the main river channel of Chickamauga reservoir. I was amazed at how many fish were on the structure that did not want to bite. We fished this spot a good 30-45 minutes or more and only caught 4 keepers in the 10-11” range and more short 9” crappie (6) along with 2 Spotted bass. Then we went dock shooting.

We had marginally better luck on docks in Ware Branch. 5 more keepers which included the big crappie of the day (13.75”) White crappie that fell for a 1.5” panfish assassin in the Albino Shad color. I had more bites on this color than any other although Blue Ice Baby Shad by Bobby Garland did produce 3 fish in a row when I first tied it on.

Dr Phil came along with me to keep me in the boat and calmed down as much as he could. He kept catching short crappie and keeping them away from my lures. He released a couple of 10” that just barely were legal size but except for that one big white crappie, the good fish were no shows today. I did take 9 home to begin restocking my freezer. I gave all my crappie away last month to my grandkids in Louisiana.

Water temp this morning was 81.6 and TVA running 13,300 cubic feet per second. Wind was calm and sun not too hot for the early morning hours.

Glad to see you got to go get on some fish

Glad your back at it DK

You warmed em' up for in the morning! :pray :ThumbsUp

Great report!

Great report! Glad you was able to get back out after them!

Good to see you back out there, I need to get the cobwebs off the boat and feel the Thump. 9 is a good number right now, just a tough transition time of the year.

A crappie in your hand looks so much better than when it was bandaged up! Crappie beware, DK is back at it!

Nice report and real nice shirt.

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Originally Posted by drumking

It has been 46 days since my last crappie trip and I was needing some Slab Sauce slathered all over my plastic jigs. It felt so good when I caught my first keeper on the second cast of the morning. It was only a small 10.5” Black crappie but he had a ticket to ride, so we let him.

We found these fish on my favorite off shore structure on the main river channel of Chickamauga reservoir. I was amazed at how many fish were on the structure that did not want to bite. We fished this spot a good 30-45 minutes or more and only caught 4 keepers in the 10-11” range and more short 9” crappie (6) along with 2 Spotted bass. Then we went dock shooting.

We had marginally better luck on docks in Ware Branch. 5 more keepers which included the big crappie of the day (13.75”) White crappie that fell for a 1.5” panfish assassin in the Albino Shad color. I had more bites on this color than any other although Blue Ice Baby Shad by Bobby Garland did produce 3 fish in a row when I first tied it on.

Dr Phil came along with me to keep me in the boat and calmed down as much as he could. He kept catching short crappie and keeping them away from my lures. He released a couple of 10” that just barely were legal size but except for that one big white crappie, the good fish were no shows today. I did take 9 home to begin restocking my freezer. I gave all my crappie away last month to my grandkids in Louisiana.

Water temp this morning was 81.6 and TVA running 13,300 cubic feet per second. Wind was calm and sun not too hot for the early morning hours.

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I noticed that shirt, LWH. I may have to acquire one of those for my very own... You should put those on your website. :ThumbsUp

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Originally Posted by litewirehooker

Nice report and real nice shirt.

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I want to give a product review and this may not be the place for it. If my review is out of line, then moderators please delete the review.

American Angler ion battery cordless fillet knife. Guys these knives have been advertised on YouTube for several weeks. The positive thing that I want to say about American Angler AC fillet knives is that they are the best fillet knife that I have ever used. Highly recommend them to all.

However, the cordless ion Knives are a pain in the rear to use. The blades are sharp like all their knives are, and the battery easily lasted through the cleaning process tonight, but the trigger mechanism isn’t like the trigger on the AC knives which are very easy to use. It was very uncomfortable to use and the knife kept stopping when I would change angles while cutting the fillet off the sides of the fish.

I am completely dissatisfied with this knife. It is very expensive and I may try to send it back and get a refund. My advice is to just buy another AC American Angler knife instead of the cordless model.

I bought the A/C model a few years ago. It has been a great knife. It is disappointing to hear the battery model doesn't do as well. The freedom of movement and safety factor of the battery model is desirable to me. Maybe they will improve it.

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Originally Posted by drumking

I want to give a product review and this may not be the place for it. If my review is out of line, then moderators please delete the review.

American Angler ion battery cordless fillet knife. Guys these knives have been advertised on YouTube for several weeks. The positive thing that I want to say about American Angler AC fillet knives is that they are the best fillet knife that I have ever used. Highly recommend them to all.

However, the cordless ion Knives are a pain in the rear to use. The blades are sharp like all their knives are, and the battery easily lasted through the cleaning process tonight, but the trigger mechanism isn’t like the trigger on the AC knives which are very easy to use. It was very uncomfortable to use and the knife kept stopping when I would change angles while cutting the fillet off the sides of the fish.

I am completely dissatisfied with this knife. It is very expensive and I may try to send it back and get a refund. My advice is to just buy another AC American Angler knife instead of the cordless model.

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You might want to look at the thread over on the Mississippi Board started by Rees Guide. He and a few others speak highly of the new Bubba Blade cordless knife. Comes with a couple sets of blades and an extra battery. I am not affiliated with the Bubba company, just know that I tend to gravitate towards the products that are tried and tested by members on this great site.

Drumking....this is Dr. Phil's cousin!
The Grandkids gave me the name Poohpaw years ago.
Me and the misses are going this morning (9/16) to catch a few slaps. We had a tough time last Monday only bringing home 16 keepers.

Happy you are back at it! Looking forward to your next report.:ThumbsUp

Good job.

Nephew used to be in business and I had lots of shirts made.....at that time I could get them reasonable and gave most away especially to kids. Still can get few made if you are interested. Drumking has been ordering hooks for many years and I like to give back to friends. I encourage all fishermen who use Litewirehooks to fish deeper and lose more hooks or I will be like the “Maytag Repairman Man”

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Originally Posted by Mr. S

I noticed that shirt, LWH. I may have to acquire one of those for my very own... You should put those on your website. :ThumbsUp

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