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10-28-2007, 07:21 PM
ceb

Cane Creek Action

Squeezed in some time on the water today. I got to meet up with Jerry and Robert out there. Also got to meet JLeus this morning. There was quite a few folks out there today.

I put in at 5:30. Caught two nice ones and lost a couple of good 'uns before sunrise. Found lots of dinks too. The crappie out there will definately bite well before sunrise, so be sure to get there early, and don't forget the Q-beam or be prepared to ride the stumps...:D

Things slowed down after sunrise. Picked up a dozen or so 7" dinks. Didn't start catching them again until about 8:30. I found mostly dinks around the treeline with a few keepers in there. For me, the better quality fish came from about 100yds inside of the treeline, in the same spots I was catching 'em this time last year. I had my limit before 11am, but the fish were still biting pretty good as I was packin' it in. Big fish of the day was 2lb 7oz white crappie, but most of the keepers were around the pound and a half mark. Lots of good quality fish. Biggest 7 were all over 14" and weighed 13lb 9oz.

I caught dinks from 2-5' deep, but the keepers were all hanging around 6-7' deep. Rosies did the trick today. Water temp was in the upper 50's. Grass has thinned out enough to fish. Just have to find the little pockets of grass to find the fish.

Also, how many folks would be intrested in a mini get-together out at CC? Now is the time to be out there. Hopefully the pics posted by Jerry and I will give y'all the shakes. Here's some more fuel for the fire...

Sunrise this morning...
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Couple of CC slabs...
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A limit of 15...
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10-28-2007, 07:39 PM
L.A. stumpjumper

Great post Chris, that first sunrise pictures is calendar material, I need to try that through the trees, it's awesome. Man you have 2 white crappie, very unusual for Cane Creek. That's a nice limit of crappie, I might have done better if I hadn't been watching you haul them in. I'm going to have to get some coaching on your way of fishing so I can catch some when it gets to cold for them to chase the roadrunner. I told JLeus and CrappieKg about the fish and eat weekend and they were both interested, hopefully we can get some others to come. Hope you get back down soon.
10-28-2007, 07:39 PM
bobberwatcher

Now that is what I am talking about man! WTG!!
10-28-2007, 08:03 PM
ceb

You know, I didn't even notice that the other one was a white crappie as well. I'll have to start payin' closer attention to the numbers of each.

I guess they just weren't going to chase a bait today. I was moving pretty slow for 'em. And, I figured that you would have the Lucky technique down by now. The fish I caught before sunrise were caught on a slip bobber with a minnow.

And BW, that 3 or 4 pounder is out there waiting on you...:cool:
10-28-2007, 09:01 PM
jlaughlin72

Nice catch there Chris, Jerry has been doing pretty good and I thought he had it all figured out, but he says otherwise... Put him in the boat with you and yall get 2 limits.....lol.......... Thanks for the post and the pics.
10-29-2007, 06:38 AM
Darryl Morris

Great catch of some really nice hawgs. If I'm not working the weekend of the fish and eat, I'd love to come. Where exactly is Cane Creek in SE AR? I did a Google Maps search on it and got nothing. I'd like driving directions and the best route to take. Also Chris, if you're spider rigging in all that standing timber I should be able to get my boat in it, yes?
10-29-2007, 06:59 AM
grubby

looking good there Ceb. some really nice looking crappie. WTG
10-29-2007, 07:30 AM
randybenham

Darryl,
I'll answer for chris, in case he doesn't get a chance to. You can get your boat in there, but it is real stumpy. lot's of standing timber & lily pads. you don't have to go real far either. that's why people like lucky can get out there in the winter time to fish in the plastic 2 man boats.
As far as directions, Cane Creek is right outside of star city. you go through town, (traveling south) turn left at the cane creek state park sign, & it's about 4-5 miles down. if you use google maps, you should be able to find it. I'm glad they are in there now. I will be hitting cane creek real soon. see everyone on the water!

by the way, great pics & fish chris... get back to work, & leave the fishing to us rookies. hah!
10-29-2007, 10:00 AM
ceb

Hey Johnny, I guess everyone has their own technique and style. Casting that roadrunner is definately not my style. I end up just looking stupid trying to cast that dang RR. And I've been put to shame more than a few times by Jerry's ol' roadrunner.

And Darryl, you wouldn't have any problems getting your boat in there. They have lots of bass tournaments and all of the big boats are usually there. You don't really have to worry about any stumps where we go (as long as you trail someone who has been there before). It's only about 1/2 mi at the most from the boat ramp. I spider-rig with only 4 poles at the most. Lots of times, about 3 is all I can manage between navigating the tight spots and getting hung-up religiously. The hovering technique should work well out there. Only thing that won't work is your vertical pole holders...you don't want any rods stickin' up in the air out there cuz there's lots of limbs.

And Randy, you're right about that...school is too much like work now.:D And just to be fair...I've been locked down the past couple of months, so you've had plenty of time to rub it in...;)
10-29-2007, 10:22 AM
randybenham

chris,
Timing is everything. plus it helps being good at crappie fishing, which I do NOT profess to be as good as you are. I have been having to work these past couple of months also, just not the same sort of hours that you do in school. If you remember, you beat me 15-1 last year on CC. I'm trying to get all my equipment problems taken care of before I come down this year; low vis line, heavy weights for hovering, good pole holders for spider rigging, etc. I want to get hold of a couple of those slabs you & jerry took pics of this weekend. problem is, i'll have to get up reaaal early to be launched by 530 am. don't know if I can get up that early. any possibility of an afternoon bite out there? do they do better in the morning? just lookin' at all my options. randy out.
10-29-2007, 10:48 AM
Darryl Morris

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Originally Posted by ceb

And Darryl, you wouldn't have any problems getting your boat in there. They have lots of bass tournaments and all of the big boats are usually there. You don't really have to worry about any stumps where we go (as long as you trail someone who has been there before). It's only about 1/2 mi at the most from the boat ramp. I spider-rig with only 4 poles at the most. Lots of times, about 3 is all I can manage between navigating the tight spots and getting hung-up religiously. The hovering technique should work well out there. Only thing that won't work is your vertical pole holders...you don't want any rods stickin' up in the air out there cuz there's lots of limbs.

Sounds really good to me. Guiding all the time doesn't necessarily mean I get to fish. I'd love to come there and get the lay of the land from you and Jerry and just go and have fun. When you set a date let me know. If I'm not working on that day, I'm there with bells on.
10-29-2007, 11:01 AM
Darryl Morris

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Originally Posted by randybenham

Darryl,
I'll answer for chris, in case he doesn't get a chance to. You can get your boat in there, but it is real stumpy. lot's of standing timber & lily pads. you don't have to go real far either. that's why people like lucky can get out there in the winter time to fish in the plastic 2 man boats.
As far as directions, Cane Creek is right outside of star city. you go through town, (traveling south) turn left at the cane creek state park sign, & it's about 4-5 miles down. if you use google maps, you should be able to find it. I'm glad they are in there now. I will be hitting cane creek real soon. see everyone on the water!

by the way, great pics & fish chris... get back to work, & leave the fishing to us rookies. hah!

Found it, but my map shows Cane Creek to be north of Star City??? Is this the same place and how is the campground?
10-29-2007, 12:34 PM
randybenham

Darryl,
Cane Creek lake is about 5 miles east of Star City. Take I 530 to pine bluff, go bypass to 65, & take 425 south to star city. once in star city, you will turn east on 293 almost out of town. Cane Creek is 5 miles outside of town. I tried to insert a map of it from google maps, but couldn't get it to work.
10-29-2007, 01:01 PM
JLeus

Hey Randy, your ride from England wouldn't be to bad. Its 38 +/- miles from my house in the city limits of Altheimer. They put in a newer road from the new road over the river at Shepards Island. It cuts out all of going through Pine Bluff, and the papermill traffic on their log yard road if you went that way. 60 or 70 minutes for you I would bet. I do know what you mean about the travel, I get my feelings hurt if I have to drive more than 20 minutes to hunt or fish. Jim.
10-29-2007, 02:58 PM
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10-29-2007, 03:02 PM
minnowman

I am up for driving my car down whenever...I'm in between jobs and have ENDLESS time on my hands...I know how to catch one you just put me near '
em? Someone fill me in on this fish and eat thing? Let me know? MM (look forward to hearing more)
10-29-2007, 05:00 PM
Jason Piper

Nice fish! What are the limits down there? Size and quanity?
You may want to keep that fishery a secret! haha
10-29-2007, 05:15 PM
randybenham

JT,
the size limit is a 10" minimum on fish harvest, & 15 per person per day. It is more restrictive than the rest of the "crappie zone, which is 30 per person per day.
10-29-2007, 06:42 PM
L.A. stumpjumper

Hey Darrell I hope you get to come down, I know you'll have a good time. We'll put you on the fish. Those big black crappie are sure fun to catch, and frying them up on the lake is hard to beat.
10-29-2007, 07:46 PM
bobberwatcher

Amen!! Can I get a witness??!!

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Originally Posted by L.A. stumpjumper

Hey Darrell I hope you get to come down, I know you'll have a good time. We'll put you on the fish. Those big black crappie are sure fun to catch, and frying them up on the lake is hard to beat.
10-29-2007, 07:48 PM
ceb

Quote:

Originally Posted by randybenham

chris,
Timing is everything. plus it helps being good at crappie fishing, which I do NOT profess to be as good as you are. I have been having to work these past couple of months also, just not the same sort of hours that you do in school. If you remember, you beat me 15-1 last year on CC. I'm trying to get all my equipment problems taken care of before I come down this year; low vis line, heavy weights for hovering, good pole holders for spider rigging, etc. I want to get hold of a couple of those slabs you & jerry took pics of this weekend. problem is, i'll have to get up reaaal early to be launched by 530 am. don't know if I can get up that early. any possibility of an afternoon bite out there? do they do better in the morning? just lookin' at all my options. randy out.

Yep, Randy. Timing is everything. As soon as the water starts to cool, they move in there. Water temp almost got too cool, too quickly. It should be really good for the next few weeks with the stable, normal temps.

It sounds like you've got it all covered as far as the fishing gear goes. And if anyone wants, they're more than welcome to the 5 gallon bucket for a few hours just to see the fine details...:D

As far as the bite goes, Jerry had similar thoughts on this as well. It seems that they will slow down for a little while in the mornings...picking back up around 10ish. Jerry says that the late afternoon bite has been good.
10-29-2007, 08:00 PM
Jason Piper

Quote:

Originally Posted by randybenham

JT,
the size limit is a 10" minimum on fish harvest, & 15 per person per day. It is more restrictive than the rest of the "crappie zone, which is 30 per person per day.

Those are the limits on Beaver and all of the White River lakes. It has sure helped us with size and the amount of fish that are here!
10-29-2007, 08:04 PM
ceb

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Originally Posted by Darryl Morris

Sounds really good to me. Guiding all the time doesn't necessarily mean I get to fish. I'd love to come there and get the lay of the land from you and Jerry and just go and have fun. When you set a date let me know. If I'm not working on that day, I'm there with bells on.

Hey Darryl, we'll guide you for the day. Even tell you when you've got a bite, take your fish off, and rebait the hook...:D

Nah...I know that you'd like to just get out there and fish without any stress or worry...except for worrying about that big ol' crappie coming unbuttoned at the side of the boat...;)

I hope everybody that wants to come are able to make it. If not, there are more days of catchin' to be had at CC this winter. I've always got a 5 gallon bucket for somebody...:cool:
10-29-2007, 08:09 PM
ceb

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Originally Posted by J.T. Crappie Guide

Those are the limits on Beaver and all of the White River lakes. It has sure helped us with size and the amount of fish that are here!

Hey JT, I like the rules for that lake. There aren't any other lakes that I fish with length limits on crappie. The 15 fish limit is no problem at all. 15 of those crappie will make a heck of a spot in the grease. I'd even be happy with a limit of 10.

I didn't catch many small crappie last year, but it seems that there's a load of 6-7" fish right now...and that makes me real happy to know that they will be big 'uns in a year or two.
10-29-2007, 10:30 PM
luvtofish

Ceb, those are some good looking fish you have there. Making me want to make that trip up there. Even did a little math to see exactly how far it was so I would know how early I would have to leave to be there by daylight. Would love to catch a bunch of 1 1/2 to 2 lb. crappie...Rick
10-30-2007, 05:03 PM
L.A. stumpjumper

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Originally Posted by luvtofish

Ceb, those are some good looking fish you have there. Making me want to make that trip up there. Even did a little math to see exactly how far it was so I would know how early I would have to leave to be there by daylight. Would love to catch a bunch of 1 1/2 to 2 lb. crappie...Rick

Hey Rick, it would be great if you could make it up to fish with us, we'll get the weekend set soon.
10-31-2007, 09:46 AM
KRAPPIE KG

Enjoyed fishing and meeting Jerry and others at Cane Creek. I didn't do as well as some of the other fisherman, I might need to concentrate on the fishing instead of hunting in the mornings and fishing in the afternoons. Really like fishing in the fall at Cane Creek, always plenty of friendly folks who don't mind giving tips. Tried spider rigging with a couple of poles and and I couldn't go more than 10 feet without getting hung up, going to work on that. I'll be heading back there when I get back off.
10-31-2007, 11:10 AM
ceb

Hey KG, there's no way around getting hung-up out there while slo-trollin'. However, I rarely break off even with a 6lb leader. I have a few tips that I'll share with you to help keep your sanity while managing those rods...
10-31-2007, 11:17 AM
shadow

Hey Chris, that sure is some impressive fish! Keep up the good work. :D
10-31-2007, 12:53 PM
KRAPPIE KG

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Originally Posted by ceb

Hey KG, there's no way around getting hung-up out there while slo-trollin'. However, I rarely break off even with a 6lb leader. I have a few tips that I'll share with you to help keep your sanity while managing those rods...

I would appreciate that CEB. Can't wait to get back off work and head back down there.
10-31-2007, 01:14 PM
DKR

Nice fishs.
10-31-2007, 04:58 PM
ceb

Hey KG, I know what you mean. It's hard to sit here in LR, knowing that they are just tearin' the crappie up down there...oh well, they can't keep me here forever...:D
11-02-2007, 06:36 PM
randybenham

chris jerry or anyone else;

I'm gonna go over to cane creek tomorrow 11/3 to try them out. anyone else going out? anyone else doing any good this week? I hope some big slabs have moved in. bobberwatcher.... you got any reports?
11-02-2007, 06:44 PM
L.A. stumpjumper

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Originally Posted by randybenham

chris jerry or anyone else;

I'm gonna go over to cane creek tomorrow 11/3 to try them out. anyone else going out? anyone else doing any good this week? I hope some big slabs have moved in. bobberwatcher.... you got any reports?

Come on down, my brother and I will be there and yes the slabs are biting. Check my post today.
11-03-2007, 06:51 PM
ceb

Well.....what's the good word on CC from today? If musta been a good'un if y'all are still out there fishin'...:rolleyes: