Greencoachdog Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) Got out on Wednesday to checkout the flood waters... that weren't there! Everything was normal, as a matter of fact the lake had been drawn down to winter pool level (1' lower than summer full pool). There was a lot of current with the power company running 3 turbines releasing 25,000 cubic feet of water per second! I got on the water at noon and figured the fishing would be slow by the looks of the solunar table. Got rigged up and caught the largest Crappie whithin the first 30 min. and though that it might not be such a slow day afterall... wrong! The fish were very lethargic during the afternoon, I could see them on the sonar... but they weren't interested. I caught a half dozen dinky catfish and a couple dinky Spots throughout the afternoon, but nothing pic worthy. Around 4:30 the fishing started to pickup with some fish feeding on the surface busting schools of small Shad. I tied on a Zara Pup and threw it a couple dozen time but it was too big and they weren't interested (I gotta find my Tiny Torpedo!). I then tied on a small white and chrome Roostertail and started casting to the schooling fish, but they were small too. I got one decent Spot about 14" and the rest were little Spots and Stripers less than 12"... but it was fun to watch them bust the surface and to see the Shad skitter a across the surface! The surface action died after about 45 min. and I went back to concentrating on my drop shotted shiners, and that's when I started catching more Crappie! I also started catching more small catfish and sun started getting lower in the sky. Again, I only used my weaker sonar unit... and actually had the best day for Crappie I've had all year! Roy's Walleye and Bass may not be bothered by his high powered unit (I think it's because he has the shipping lanes on the Larry and the fish are used to it)... but my Crappie hate the high powered 4000 watt sonar! The correct answer to the title question is SUPPER! Edited November 4, 2009 by GCD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutboy Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 These are black crappie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskeybugged Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) 4+lb Crappies, the third one might even be a 7 lber! Gotta love them surface strikes no matter the size. Edited September 25, 2009 by muskybugged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Alvin, Beauregard, Billy Bob & Mary? JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Alvin, Beauregard, Billy Bob & Mary? JF third one looks like a Rosco though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 third one looks like a Rosco though Ah, Billy Bob's twin sister by another mother. Could very well be. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 How did you get the 3rd ones lips yanked out like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 How did you get the 3rd ones lips yanked out like that? Rated PG forum...he isnt allowed to tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 How did you get the 3rd ones lips yanked out like that? If you'll look close... he's sucking on and ice cube! I always ice my fish down before cleaning them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Alabama Sewer Trout....... and stop mentioning my name in these post...I may get a complex.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Third one looks a little different, orange hue to the fins and a little elongated profile. Never have seen one being up here in the Great White, but could it be a Warmouth??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) If you'll look close... he's sucking on and ice cube! I always ice my fish down before cleaning them. Ok, I see now...you're covered on this one wait...your cleaning them little things? Edited September 25, 2009 by Dara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Dead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Third one looks a little different, orange hue to the fins and a little elongated profile. Never have seen one being up here in the Great White, but could it be a Warmouth??? Actually they're all White Crappie, the big one beat himself up everytime I opened the live thrashing about and such. Ok, I see now...you're covered on this one wait...your cleaning them little things? Not so little, the biggest one was 13 1/2" and the other 3 were a little over 11"... fairly respectable for Crappie. Dead? Almost nearly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Is what what you guys call fish down south? Just joking, small guys are fun too, great job fun. You caught as many Cappie there then I did all year lol Thanks for sharing, MTBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 That one must have come in on the gaff! My son like to poke them in the eyes before cleaning too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 That one must have come in on the gaff! My son like to poke them in the eyes before cleaning too na, I only use the gaff on Musky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 calico bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Yes I can identify these Glen..... and you got yourself a good meal out of those beauties But I won't tell ya what they are since you already given the answer :lol: Aaaaah what the hell..... my guess was, they're spotted blue gills, a rare and finicky species :lol: Just missin with ya G! Great job on making the best out of it even when them fishes are tight lipped. Thanks for sharing this beauty report with us and keep up the good work!!! Jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Fishin is fishin, Dawg. Those fellas will make a nice dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Sac A Lait?Just a guess.Beauty fish to be sure. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhenrygsr Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 4+lb Crappies, the third one might even be a 7 lber! Gotta love them surface strikes no matter the size. How much is GCD paying you to Post? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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