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Hello All! New member, first post. I live in Michigan and have my heart set on a trip down for some of the big slabs y'all grow. My preferred method is to troll Flicker Shad, with a close second being minnows under slip bobber.
I've picked out the location I'd like to go, kind of in the SW part of the state. What month of the year would you recommend? This might be a year or two out as I've some western hunting trips with preference points stacking up to get out of the way first.
You want to go to one of the Big Four! Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid or Grenada! If you are taking your boat, look on Youtube for someone fishing one of those lakes! You can see how it's done before you get there! Your first time there....HIRE A GUIDE!!!!! You will love it!
Thanks BarryG. I will be bringing my boat. I've seen that running spider rigs up front are very popular down there, but I'd rather not invest that much on gear that wouldn't get used again.
I'm not up to speed on what waters are allowed to be mentioned, but I'm those four aren't the one I'm looking at. I'll likely not hire a guide as much as I'll get local input.
Those 4 lakes I mentioned, you can’t keep any crappie Under 12 in!
The one negative against those lakes is their sheer size. I'm looking at 4 to 6 days to fish. That doesn't allow for much of a learning curve to get on active fish.Quote:
Originally Posted by BarryG
I'm looking at a lake with an 11" minimum. That probably narrows it down enough to make an educated guess.��
So, if you could only hit the water for one month on let's say Grenada, which month would you pick?
Anytime March-November
That's three months eliminated at least.
I appreciate the help. I think I'll be looking to make a trip in April.
Call Brad .Quote:
Originally Posted by Birdbander
Please forgive me. I don't know the Brad you're referring to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eagle 1
For the ease of conversation, I'm planning to go to Lake Washington. If revealing that lake name violates forum policy, I apologize and ask the moderator to delete as necessary. I've contacted local shops but they were inclined to say its always good. After further YouTube search as advised, I've decided that I'll go in April.
It will be the spring after next as I'm already committed toma KS turkey hunt next April and an October grouse hunt in Maine, with a possible Wyoming antelope hunt in early October. Then it will be Mississippi slab crappie!
A 12 inch Crappie is illegal. They must be OVER 12 inches to be legal.Quote:
Originally Posted by BarryG
Washington is best in the spring from mid February to end of April...All Depends on weather !!!
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I did find Brad through Google. He was very helpful. I've finally settled on going in March when I do go. Our pike spearing season ends up here on 15 March, I can stop at a friend's in Indiana after that a go after walleye on Brookville then head down to Lk Washington.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eagle 1
Everyone here has been very generous with information.
Thank you all!
Good luck! I’m sure you will have a Great time!