A Crappie report.

[Bly]

This past weekend, I had the chance to get out fishing both Saturday and Sunday. After a long winter of no fish/fishing, I couldn't wait!

 

I started the prep Friday night and everything was going well until I opened my email and saw work....oh no! Do I pretend that I didn't see it and continue prepping my fishing gear and head out for first light? Bad karma for sure. Change of plans, finish the work, get some sleep, prep the gear in the morning and get on the trib when I could. We had been getting rain for the past few days, water levels should be good with good colour.

 

Arrived at the trib well after sun up and was not happy to see much clearer water than I anticipated. Maybe I should have skipped the work lol Oh well, still better than not fishing. Worked many different pools, observed a variety of what I will call odd techniques/approaches to trout fishing but did manage to get into 5 for the day. Sorry that I do not have any pictures, happens that way when you do not have a camera with you. Spent the rest of the smiling, prepping crappie gear and anticipating Sunday's outing.

 

Sunday I had the extreme pleasure of joining Fishnsled for his first launch of the season. We knew conditions might not be in our favour with the cold weather that had been moving through the area but a day spent out with a friend and fishing, you can't go wrong.

 

Launched the boat at a reasonable time (Thanks again Will for letting me sleep LOL)and maybe 20 minutes later we had found a school. The numbers were good but a little on the small side. We worked the surrounding area and continued to find fish but in smaller numbers and size. As other boats began to move into the area, we focused in where we had found good numbers earlier. The rest is history. Over the next few hours, the action was nonstop. We did manage to find some larger ones and estimate that over 100 fish were boated and many lost (often because we were getting lazy ). A variety of fish throughout the day also, sunfish, bluegill, perch, creek chub and a few that were oos that shall not be mentioned but did not leave the water. Saw a few familiar faces on the water also and everyone seemed to be having at least some success. A very small number of crappie made it to my dinner table and yes, they were delicious.

 

Fishnsled, thanks again! Haven't ever had a day like that out on the water and I suspect it will be many years before it ever, if ever happens again!

 

A few pictures to remember the day by...(remembered the camera this time)

 

First fish in the boat for 2010. Not large but I always think the first is special

 

Will's first in the boat for the year.

 

A shot of one of the larger fish we managed to find.

 

First double header of the day...there were many

[Victor]

Sounds like you had a great weekend Carole! (minus the work anyway )

[Lunkerhunter]

nice report! i was the guy beside you on sunday for a while in the afternoon.

 

cheers

[Roy]

Great report Carole. I haven't managed to hit the water yet.....the 24th I guess.

Thanks for posting.

 

When did you become Faux Farm staff. I'm on staff there too...never saw you at the meetings.

[solopaddler]

Nice to see you had a chance to get out Carole.

[Joey]

So glad you got out Carole, some nice slabs there.

 

Joey

[Beans]

Great report Carole. I haven't managed to hit the water yet.....the 24th I guess.

Thanks for posting.

 

When did you become Faux Farm staff. I'm on staff there too...never saw you at the meetings.

 

So...That is what I have been doin' wrong...wearin' the wrong damn hats...OFC and FORD Racin'...

 

Will have to wear my Faux Farm one this afternoon to see if'n that makes a difference...

 

Nice to see a fishin' report from you Carole...

[limeyangler]

Good stuff Carole, great to see you back in action fishing again.

 

Thanks for the report.

[TC1OZ]

Awesome report!

[bigbuck]

Great report!! Good to see that you've hit the water again.

[Spiel]

Good stuff guys (gal), just another reminder I need to get out.

[fishnsled]

It certainly was an awesome day on the water. I think we can top that once things warm up a bit. Great company and great fishing, can't really ask for anything more. Thanks for putting the report together Carole.

[discophish]

Great to see a post from you Carole. A great read, thank you. Looks like an awesome day on the water. Sunny and no wind! It's only the beginning to a great season, isn't it? Very exciting!

 

Will, I think your fish is bigger only because you are holding it closer! Did you catch him on the Abu? hehe.

 

Green with envy here. Putting the boat in the water this weekend. I think we are expecting a little snow!

[Bly]

nice report! i was the guy beside you on sunday for a while in the afternoon.

 

cheers

 

Nice to "meet" you

 

Great report Carole. I haven't managed to hit the water yet.....the 24th I guess.

Thanks for posting.

 

When did you become Faux Farm staff. I'm on staff there too...never saw you at the meetings.

 

 

Good luck Roy! I'll be thinking of you and wishing you happy fishing while I am hopefully fishing the opener here.

 

Darn meetings aren't long enough, always seem to be over by the time I get there

 

Beans, those hats are fish magnets!

 

Spiel, yes you do, I have been waiting a long time to hear how the newer setup is working for you.

 

Will, I look forward to trying to top it. You name the date and time

 

 

Thank you Joey, Victor, Solopaddler, Limeyangler, TC10Z, bigbuck, Disco and everyone...It is nice to be fishing and sharing the days again

[fishnsled]

nice report! i was the guy beside you on sunday for a while in the afternoon.

 

cheers

 

Nice chatting with you Lunkerhunter.

[Ron]

Great to see the pair of ya's getting into some Crappie. Can't beat them Pumpkinseeds for flavour either!

 

Cheers, Ron...

Edited April 16, 2010 by Ron