Lake Greeson here I come

I know alot of you fish this great lake. I am heading down Friday morning for the first time to give it a try. Any hints you pro's can give a Greeson rookie. I was really wanting to make the Fall fishing camp but I will be stuck moving my dock out on Lake Hamilton to avoid the draw down which starts same weekend as fall fishing camp. Best place to launch coming in from 70west out of Hot Springs? Best places to fish? Bait shop open early and where? Thanks for any input and hope to see some of you out there maybe.

Hey Arg:

I'm on the North Rim of The Grand Canyon right now so Darryl will have to give you the latest fishing report but I'll be back and fishing Friday and Saturday.

I would recommend putting in at Self Creek Boat Ramp, which is right on Highway 70 just past Daisy on your left. Self Creek Marina is right across the channel from the boat ramp and they have bait. They don't open up until 8:00 but Darryl and I can help you get bait if you get there before we head out. We both slip our boats there and probably won't head out before 7:30.

Bring some extra bouy markers and I'll be glad to mark some spots for you to fish to get you started.

Jerry,

Thanks so much for you hospitality. We will try and launch around 7:30am or so and will keep am eye out for you. My friend and I will be in a 17' WarEagle camo color. I am driving a White Chevrolet Avalanche. Have a safe trip back and hope you had a nice trip. If you need anything while I am heading that way from Little Rock/Hot Springs please let me know. Arg-aka- Michael

Fishing Report -- BRUSHPILES and BAMBOO CONDOS!!! In it not around it. Bite is light but with depth control and boat control you can harvest a nice mess. A mixed bag of small to above average crappie are being caught 10-15' deep in 18-25' of water. Like Jerry said, bring extra bouy markers and we'll mark some for ya.

I just wanted to comment on the kindness and how helpful Jerry and Darryl are. How many fishing guides do you guys and gals know that would mark fishing spots with bouys on their home lake they are guiding on? :eek:

I had a successful fishing trip with Darryl in 07 and stayed in the onsite camper on Greeson when Jerry brought some great "crappie dip" to the camper.

Thanks to both you guys for your hard work and efforts for crappie camps, your valuable input on this board, and for all your contributions for the sport we all love. :)

Jerry and Darrell---you guys are TOPS. I haven't met either of you yet but look forward to the pleasure a little later this month. Class acts...the both of you.

aj

I agree on how helpful Jerry and Darryl are. We (Nine of us) will be their on the 18th for 6 days. I know of no other guides that are that helpful. We are very lucky to have crappie.com members like them. Darryl we will be with you Monday hope to learn a few more tricks.

I have to echo the above sentiments. Jerry and Darryl are two of the nicest and most helpful people I have ever known.

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Jerry,

Thanks so much for you hospitality. We will try and launch around 7:30am or so and will keep am eye out for you. My friend and I will be in a 17' WarEagle camo color. I am driving a White Chevrolet Avalanche. Have a safe trip back and hope you had a nice trip. If you need anything while I am heading that way from Little Rock/Hot Springs please let me know. Arg-aka- Michael

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Hey Michael:

Come on over to the marina store/dock at Self Creek after you launch. I won't be heading out with my crew until 8:00 but I can get you some minnows and point you in the right direction until we get started. It looks like the weather is going to be great this weekend.

Jerry,

You are too kind my friend. I am so ready to get out on the water and you are so right the weather is setting up to be beautiful. See you Friday. Michael

Both guys are great. I've fished with both in the past. I talk to Jerry from time to time and he is always ready to help put me on fish. I fish their condos most every trip. I'm looking at going back up on November 1st, I wish I could make the Fall Crappie Camp, but I will be @ the Georgia/LSU football game. Jerry was very helpful when I decided to start fishing for crappie several years back. I jig from time to time, but mostly I fish the Jerry slip cork minnow rig. I've caught more fish in the last 2 yrs.:D, then I caught in the first 32. Thanks guys!

Hey guy's I'm a new member and looking forward to attending C.C. in april. I am new to crappie fishing all around, I would like to find a lake that had good crappie, me and a buddy are going to try lake greeson this weekend if the weather holds up, i have heard some good things about the lake. Was wondering if any of u guy's had any advice for a (green horn).

Landed this 16.75" - 2lb.15oz. blacknose today. Catching crappie as shallow as 8' deep in 15' of water and as deep as 22' deep in 32' of water. Live bait or jigs have been working equally well. Fish tight to the brushpiles.

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I Concur On how Jerry and Darryl are Top Notch. Came down to Arkansas from Northern Nebraska last year and had a Hoot! Also Brought home a Stringer to Brag about Forever. Already booked a Trip for 3 days this Time with these guys in April! If you get a chance these guys are well worth the Guide Service! Not to mention also learning the Slip Cork Minnow technique with a Mixture of "pitching The Brush"
These below were from last years Trip. All over 15"
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Thank's for the advice were gonna give it a try and see what happen's. Iv got high hopes I heared there are alot of crappie in the lake. And WOW that is a massive crappie and a wonderfull catch congrate's.

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I have to echo the above sentiments. Jerry and Darryl are two of the nicest and most helpful people I have ever known.

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I agree!! Fellows like them make me wanna move a little more south away from my boyhood fishin holes. I plan on makin a trip down there soon.. I would like to shake both their hands someday! ;)

Looks like Darryl almost caught the majestic three pounder!! Nice catch Darryl and I agree with everyone else about Darryl and Jerry. Not many men would give the secrets to the trade up. Hats off to these guys!!!!

Aw heck. That's a three pounder in my book fer sur. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!

Hope there's one in Ouachita waitin' for me Tuesday morning. :D

aj

GREESON HERE I COME.
Darryl, see ya friday!!!!
Tom

Today was the Day Tommy, How did you do?

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Today was the Day Tommy, How did you do?

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We didn't get any monster slabs today and we got rained on several times, but we managed a mess of 23 crappie, 8 bass and 4 bream.

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Nice Catch above, I gotta tell ya I have never hired a guide to Crappie Fish, but after being on this site and seeing how you all run your business, the way you conduct yourself, and the help you give to people is a class act. I have never even fished with ya and I am confident that im doing the right thing when I recommend you all to others. Great Job Ill be down as soon as I can get my wife to allow me to spend the money. Crappiepro

Darryl,
Just got back into town after a harsh day on the water BUT WE SURVIVED!!!!!!
My brother and I truly enjoyed the trip. From the fishing, catchin, chattin, and the learning- we really enjoyed ourselves. You run a top-notch outfit with great equipment and many places to fish.
ANYONE WHO IS CONTEMPLATING A TRIP TO GREESON--YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
We will be back soon.
Tom

TeamAdcraft,
Harsh rainy day, wind, and a cold front to boot.....BUT WE STILL CAUGHT FISH. Had a great time. Darryl is great at what he does, has top notch set-up, and KNOWS HOW TO CATCH'em
Tom