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Hey guys, some buddies and I are heading down to Gernada March 25th. From Iowa. We have had this trip planned for a year. I know the water is gonna be high and most likely tough to fish. Any thoughts on what I can expect? What to pre-pare for? Any other lakes with in a couple hours that would be better? We are not expecting to catch a limit. We are from Iowa where crappie normal are 8-12. We do catch some bigger, but not alot. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Robb
You got Enid And Sardis just up the road. Usually that time of year fish will be biting on one of them. Plus if windy you can usually get on one of them with as many boat ramps that will be accessible to get out of the wind. No one today can tell you what it will be like in 25 days. Up here in NW corner we are supposed to be getting rain starting tonight and next couple of days. I’m about 80 miles north of Grenada and most of our heavier ran this spring so far has been south of me in that area and further south. Plus I’d expect to see more as it warms in next couple of weeks. Best thing is come on down and then ask or at least a couple of days before you leave. Someone will help you to get started.
what he said
What I tell everyone who is new to the lakes is be versatile and flexible and prepared to put some miles on the truck. We have had years where we start at Grenada, drive to Washington and then back up to Sardis in the same day. Never know what is gonna happen.
Great advice from Mo Bushwhacker! We got slammed with a big rain again last night. One of the Big 4 or Lake Washington will probably be best choice that week but who knows at this stage.
I’m from Missouri and this is my 7th year going that time of the year. My advise is same as others, check right before you get there. I spider rig the open water around the flooded timber but some people fish closer to the banks and trees for the males making nests. I have traveled to the other lakes when it gets tough but mostly stay at Grenada and it seems we always find a few big ones. I’m no expert or guide but pm me before you go and I’ll try to steer you right.
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Hey Robb,
Your trip sounds about the same as my group, just a few days after you. Our group of 3 boats will be going down there from Illinois, just on the 28th. We have found a ton of advice looking through prior year threads around the same time of year and also on YouTube.
A lot may/will happen in the next few weeks...let’s hope it stops raining and stabilizes at least a little!
Follow the crowds of boats registered to MS
What he said... thinking for ones self or finding fish on their own is highly overrated. Most folks I know down here loved to be stalked and crowded in on. It makes for good times, why should them locals have any peace and enjoyment this time of year? [emoji23]
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Best bet is to watch where they are heading and cut in front of them. They don't mind and besides it makes them feel good to know that you think they know what they are doing.
thank you for all the advice. i will wait til it gets closer and follow up again. cant wait!!!
Neglected to mention at quarter or half throttle, then circle a few times. Make certain the wakes of the boat are overly announced upon intrusion. Then proceed to ask a bunch of questions in a fast foreign accent, the more nasally and higher pitched the better. [emoji848] [emoji23][emoji23]Quote:
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I have trip planned for this weekend. Me, My brother and Dad are driving down from North Alabama. My brother booked the trip and is trying to verify that we will still fish even though i know a lot of rain is scheduled this week. Hope we get to come, looking forward to it.
Sounds like someone wants the Civil War to start up again. Not that it ever stopped.
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Not really. Still, there’s a grain of truth in the sarcasm. I’ve had bad experiences with ppl from out of State. The few bad apples cast a bad light on the MANY new friends I have encountered from places outside Mississippi while fishing the big 4. All I’ll say is that courtesy, common senses and basic respect goes a long way.
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Over here in duck season we complain about the OOSers screwing up the hunt. Skyblasting, shooting the swing and calling too much, poor dog work. Then get to the ramp and all the trucks are licensed in Arkansas. We met the enemy and it's us.
Problems with people out of state are not just true in MS. I primarily fish KY lake. We call them BFO's short for Blanks from Ohio. I have been fishing that lake my entire life and both of the horrible experiences I have had were from BFO's.
The first guy was having a problem getting his motor started. So, he thought he would just stay parked right in the middle of the ramps where no one else could put in and work on it. He did not clog up one the slots on the ramp, he clogged the whole thing by parking his truck right in the middle of the ramp. He had 7 boats backed up and not able to put in for over an hour. His response " this ain't the only ramp on this lake! " Ohio tags
Second guy. I was fishing a tournament, and we were in the money. We finally found some quality fish on one bed and were catching pretty good on it. First, this idiot blows past us and nearly swamps our boat. Second, he blows past us going the other way and nearly swamps us again. Third, he pulls up so close to us that his rod tips were touching my motor. I lost it! Needless to say, it did not end well. He told the game warden " we do not own the water, and he a right to catch fish like us...."
My advice, to people, is just simply use some common courtesy. If you have to get too close to someone just simply apologize to them and let them know you did not mean to interfere with them. Also, If you are going to run your big motor please, plane it off quickly and stay far away from people that are idle. O yea, If you can not get your motor cranked just pull it up out the way of others and work on it there.
First Off, I have fished all my life and living in North Alabama have dealt with the same type of out of towners coming to Alabama wanting to sample our local Honey Holes, Tennessee River, Pickwick, and of course Guntersville. I guess there is always that one. i have always heard about Grenada and always wanted to come and see and sample the local fare. However, we will not be coming in and trying to take over. We have hired a guide, and will be in and out over the weekend. While we could have came and brought our on boat and stayed longer. Just a special trip with my Dad and brother to make some memories. If that is so wrong then i guess, I am guilty. Sorry to impose and ask a question on your precious Mississippi board. I will go back to Alabama board where we are gentlemen and just try to share tips, and share in our love for Crappie Fishing.
You don’t have to get off this board. These guys are just poking fun. 90% of us on this board got over the griping about out of towers a long time ago. I for one have made what I consider very good friends from up north, Kentucky and Alabama from our camps and just meeting and talking to people on the lake. I figured right off the bat with your original post you had a guide trip set up. You are more than welcome to drag your boat over and fish any time. And lots of folks be more than glad to help you out. Sorry you got offended.Quote:
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May be a moot point. Multiple sources are saying that Grenada Lake officials are considering shutting down all campgrounds, day-use areas, trails, including fishing and boat ramps. Corps has already cancelled my three camping reservations on Enid at Persimmon Hill and refunded my card. Their campgrounds are closed through July 1.
I hope not. I have a trip planned to be there all next week. Where can a person get updates on what they are planning. I hate to drive 10 hours and be sent home.
Talked to a friend who is tight with one of the higher ups at the corps. He said they not even discussing closing the ramps for what that’s worth to you. Plenty of other places to stay. And with this stuff going on would expec plenty of availability because a lot of people are going to cancel plans to travel.
Thanks Cray, I have a place to stay close to Gums. Just hoping ramp is open and stores have Minnows. I love MS and would hate to miss my yearly trip. We catch, photograph and release and love the chance at the big fish MS is blessed with. Hope everyone remains safe and I hope to see you on the water.
Treeline,
I was there fished Saturday. It was cold, cold, cold and windy as heck. We fished from 7:30 until 3:30 and only managed 7. Water temp was 59 degrees. It rained all day Friday, and then turned off COLD. Guide said the cold snap on Saturday gave them Lock-jaw. We fished in 8 and half feet of water and spider rigged at 6 foot deep. We fished the North end of the lake, if that helps. I did still manage to catch my personal best of 2.5 lbs. We're from North Alabama and around home 1lb to 1lb and half is the biggest I had ever caught before. Just sad to know those 7 cost us about 100$ a fish. We will go back, but hope you have better results.
you got a bargain on those 7 fish.
Not at Bayou Meto WMA. Many times in the last 25 years i’ve seen the lots full of out of State plates and just a couple from Arkansas. I can’t recall a single instance when there were no out of State plates but again thats at the Metropolis.Quote:
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