Short but Sweet

Got off work this evening and no rain. Excellent! Swung by home and grabbed the boat. Not knowing when the next round of rain was coming, I tossed in a rain coat just in case. I have been anxious to fish an area that usually holds fish this time of year and within 30 minutes I was there. Managed to catch 47 crappie, 5 bass, 3 white bass and 4 lampreys. 26 of the crappie would keep and I rode 15 of them around in the boat for a little while but released them all before heading out. The lampreys were also released. Only without their heads. I'm sure the catfish will love them!

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Live well shot looks like an about even mixed bag. Those Lamprey seem very numerous in your area, any thoughts on why? Just curious.

A productive evening! I’m guessing Tellico, because that is the lake where I have consistently found Lampreys. I Don know why.?

Good catch... :ThumbsUp

Nice day! Always love catching a mixed bag.

Great evening for sure ! I’m glad you took care of the lampreys I’m finding a lot of those this year in my area also!

WOW! Nice fishing.:)

Great job! That's a nice box full.

Really nice time! Glad you got out!!


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Well done. It's nice to see the weather starting to cooperate is so many places. It's very encouraging.

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Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

Live well shot looks like an about even mixed bag. Those Lamprey seem very numerous in your area, any thoughts on why? Just curious.

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Yes I have been catching more and even more black crappie on Tellico the past few years.
I think the blacks tend to carry more weight and fight harder than the whites so this is a good thing.
Hardly ever saw one just a few years back.
I would expect dock shooting to get better as their numbers increase as well.
As for the Lampreys, I'm not sure what is going on. I do not think I saw a single one last year.
Now that I think about it, I have never seen one on any fish except for a crappie.
I read that the lampreys drink the blood of the host until it eventually weakens and dies.
Taking this into consideration, along with my own personal interests in catching crappie, I think it is best that these lampreys just go ahead and kick the bucket.

Have caught several on the Hiwassee (Lampreys) this year but none on the lower Chick. Good job and pix as usual Geno.

NICE. The only good lamprey is a DEAD ONE.:cheers2