American slab Crappie Trail????....????

I saw on Facebook a month or two ago a new (?) crappie trail that seems to be more Missouri based. Seems like a more affordable trail and their schedule is all Missouri lakes which is nice. I've been keeping an eye on that to see if it takes off or gains popularity. The page seems stagnate lately and I can't find any info on this trail besides facebook. They have some funny rules, for example they have 1 pole and 8 pole tournaments but no live bait allowed. To get to the point I guess I was just wondering if anyone knew of this trail or are apart of it and know if it's going to be a real deal? Their first tournament is scheduled at Truman, which I won't fish that one because I don't have live scope, but I'm seriously interested in other tournaments if this particular trail takes off. Let me know if you know any more than I do.

Plenty of crappie to be had at Truman without a Scope.

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Well sure there are but I wouldn't put my money up against some of the live scopers from Truman..... I know I can't win there is all I was getting at.

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Originally Posted by Slabin_Sammy91

Well sure there are but I wouldn't put my money up against some of the live scopers from Truman..... I know I can't win there is all I was getting at.

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why in the world would you let a piece of electronics influence your decision to fish a tournament on a lake, the guys that have the livescope fish other lakes and will surely take the live scope with them. so what up with that. seems there was a man who fished the big tournament in Mississippi and one using one pole. beat all them spider riggers. so heck go for it. have fun, learn things. you will find a lot of great crappie fishermen at these tournaments. and almost all are willing to help a newby. go for it;

Just look at some of mike bakers videos of "Trumans best".... Those guys are good with the scope on that lake. I don't know that lake well and know I can't compete there. That's my own decision. Now on my home lake I know a little more and feel like I can compete. Until someone else starts paying for my entry fees I'm not going to give someone a couple hundred $ to kick my ass. Beagle if you want to pay it for me I'll go and learn :) Just not confident yet.

You don't and never will know if you don't try! I'm sure plenty of guys here could point you in the right direction. Some days you win them and others, you just fish and enjoy the outdoors.

I don't think you guys understand what I'm saying. I'm more than willing to go and fish Truman to "enjoy the outdoors".... I want to go spider rig there before too long. I'm just not willing to spend hundreds on a but kicking. Not yet at least..

I get ya. No harm in that.

I could lose a tourney on any lake, scope or no scope. :)

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I'm just not willing to spend hundreds on a but kicking. Not yet at least..

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Stay away from competitive cycling. LoL It's a serious butt kicking for miles and miles. :)

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I don't think you guys understand what I'm saying. I'm more than willing to go and fish Truman to "enjoy the outdoors".... I want to go spider rig there before too long. I'm just not willing to spend hundreds on a but kicking. Not yet at least..

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Hey I do understand, if I had $200 to burn I would put it towards a guide that will teach you a lot in just one session if the guide is worth their salt.

is it really $200 to enter??

I don't imagine that you will have a lot of competition from the big sticks with everyone taking off from Shawnee Bend ramp.

Those “Truman’s Best” in Bakers videos were Truman’s best before LiveScope was even heard of. Even having the best electronics from every major brand on a boat would not make it any easier to beat some of the sticks that will be fishing the Truman tournament. Their time on the water is something that can’t be taken lightly. Save that money from entry fees and stick it in the gas tank of the boat and truck and get out on the water. Time on the water not a LiveScope is what it takes to be able to compete in these tournaments.

A fisherman that has learned and understands Live Scope, has the unit tweaked, and is good at video games will eat your lunch fishing. I don't have one, don't
want one, because there is no competition between me and mother nature. I am out there fishing and catching fish. They are out there and fishing for
individual fish that are good enough to win tournaments. Tournament fishing is in the process of total change. I am going to keep fishing the way I always have
and only spending money on jigs or minnows. If I was a guide or tournament fisherman, I would not be without one.

oh really? Shows how much I know about Truman

So I guess no one could answer my questions about the trail? Although some of it was good advise, I never get my questions actually answered on these threads... I'll stop posting.

Sammy, I guess your answer was not answered and I do not know anything about this start up trail. But don't bail on CDC forum over this, this site is full of useful information .

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So I guess no one could answer my questions about the trail? Although some of it was good advise, I never get my questions actually answered on these threads... I'll stop posting.

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Yeah Grumpy is right, don't bail on CDC. I think the source of information you need should be found on the Facebook page itself. Usually the knowledge base on CDC far exceeds anything on FB. CDC gets pretty stagnate this time of year, I bet the FB page is the same. But now that football is over and hunting season is too plus warmer weather right around the corner, everything should perk up.
And don't forget Crappie Camp (Mo off topic page) at Bucksaw the first weekend in May.
None of us meant to hijack your post, we're just excited about the sport and want something to talk about and contribute to.

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I don't imagine that you will have a lot of competition from the big sticks with everyone taking off from Shawnee Bend ramp.

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So whats the deal with Shawnee Bend? Lots of open water right there, Tons of lake in several directions too. Just too rough? I haven't used this ramp myself, just curious why a big stick would avoid it.

Have been through the transition before and after current technology electronics. I accepted a big dose of humility fishing Truman crappie tournaments from 2010 thru 2018. But it made me a better fisherman overall and helped me become acquainted with and become friends with some of the best this area has to offer. If you want one of the best learning experiences there is then it’s something to consider. Not saying it’s for everyone but we tend to rise to the level of the competition, and it “can” be a way to shorten the learning curve. And kudos to those that choose differently or to learn and fish more on their own, that’s fine too. That was the way I approached bass fishing for 30 years, somewhat on my own, knowing what I do now wish I might have looked at it differently.

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So whats the deal with Shawnee Bend? Lots of open water right there, Tons of lake in several directions too. Just too rough? I haven't used this ramp myself, just curious why a big stick would avoid it.

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Too far to the big fish water that they are accustomed to fishing. The area farthest from the dam is the big fish area.

Ah hah! Well I spose thats why I never put in there either.

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Too far to the big fish water that they are accustomed to fishing. The area farthest from the dam is the big fish area.

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Whether crappie or bass tourneys, very few people actually make money. There are some serious sticks that can make some $$$, but very few. Most tourneys you best be in the top 3 to break even or better.

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Sammy, I guess your answer was not answered and I do not know anything about this start up trail. But don't bail on CDC forum over this, this site is full of useful information .

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This is true. I've learned a lot from CDC. This topic just seemed to give me a lot of "you're wrong" before it gave me any information.

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I don't imagine that you will have a lot of competition from the big sticks with everyone taking off from Shawnee Bend ramp.

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This is good info on this though. Makes me want to change my mind! Still wont know where to start but I'll just side scan to find them.

Livescope has changed people's style of fishing as well as their attitudes

Cordless Bubba Blade with Mister Twister blades in it. Best I have ever used. I had just as soon use a chainsaw as the blades that come with the Bubba.

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Originally Posted by Slabin_Sammy91

This is good info on this though. Makes me want to change my mind! Still wont know where to start but I'll just side scan to find them.

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I fished truman lots few years back, I was alone a lot but also got to fish with some good truman fishermen, their advice was to fish the hard woods, stumps, and If I seen a boat fishing a spot, their was probably a reason, remember the spot for later. but mostly I just doodled around and hit tree to tree always seemed to do well, so wishing you all the luck in the world and just go fish and enjoy the lake, when you figure it out you will know it's time.

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Cordless Bubba Blade with Mister Twister blades in it. Best I have ever used. I had just as soon use a chainsaw as the blades that come with the Bubba.

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Sorry, this got posted on the wrong thread.

I'll try to make this short as I can. Took a fisherman to Clinton to fish a tourney but I was not fishing as his partner was there to take him. After I dropped him off I went to dinner with the tourney director. He said you can't go and take my boat and tackle. I came in a noon and told him thanks and went on my way. Just fished trees away from everyone else, they have lots of trees. Took my fish in to Ed for payment of rent on boat. When my buddies came home the director said that my fish would have taken third in the tourney. Tournament trails you can make life long friends and yes even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while. Good luck on your decision.

I think the last thing these lakes need is more tournaments

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I don't imagine that you will have a lot of competition from the big sticks with everyone taking off from Shawnee Bend ramp.

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I had changed my mind due to this comment. I thought since I don't know the lake and most people don't fish it as much I might as well give it a go. Now they have changed the location to Bucksaw.... Which I know is a big stick type area. I think I'm still going to try my luck. It could be my day.