limeyangler Posted May 13, 2012 Report Posted May 13, 2012 Hi all, got out yesterday for a few hours with Scott(a.k.a Havtaflyfish) in search of crappie. The crappie fishing so far has been sporadic and slow so far, water tempswere still in the low 50s last week. Yestarday started slow apart from the usual hammerhandle jackfish that inhabit some of the bays we fish and the odd OOS walleye. The day was windy as hell, we got completely soaked on the way out, 40kmh winds. Whether or not this was why Scott went with regular tackle over his usual preferred fly outfit i dont know, but he is more than proficient using either and discovered the first successful pattern of the day.....a white twistertail under a slip bobber. We had to fish long and hard for just a few fish (albeit it very decent 12"-14"ers) until we hit the penultimate bay we were to fish.....then it was a fish a cast for a good hour. The wind had dropped off considerably too. Not sure whether we just discovered a bay with more fish....or time of day or the wind dying down or a combination of all three things made the difference....but it was GAME ON. Did not really matter what we threw at them....but we swapped between bobbers and straight jigs with micro tubes or a minnow. Fish were shallow....like 1' to 6'FOW. We threw back more than we kept, and we kept a good stringer for a fry up when we got home and a few for the freezer for the week. Good afternoon on the lake followed by a good feed of FRESH fish, with great company..... not a bad way to spend an afternoon and evening really! VIDEO OF THE AFTERNOON <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zcDKWj1_wR0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Wallleye opener next weekend.... Lac Seul here we come!
Carp Posted May 13, 2012 Report Posted May 13, 2012 Some nice slabs. Great report and pics. I haven't had crappy meal in a long time. Very jealous !!!
manitoubass2 Posted May 13, 2012 Report Posted May 13, 2012 Looks like you got that "lucky" thing going that we talked about the other day, lol. Nice clean fish dood, looks like alot of fun!!!!
Leecher Posted May 13, 2012 Report Posted May 13, 2012 (edited) Great video as always Simon I especially enjoyed gruelling at the shore lunch Was just about to poke at my monitor with a fork and knife You hit the crappie mother load this time Edited May 13, 2012 by TroutJunkie
Havtaflyfish Posted May 13, 2012 Report Posted May 13, 2012 Once again I have to thank Simon for getting me out. Not only for the fishing but for the fry up afterwards. It was really good. I also enjoyed Jacks chatter after the day on the water as well
Slop Posted May 13, 2012 Report Posted May 13, 2012 Nice to see you lads picking away at the strawberries. The last minute of vid has my stomach making some loud yelling down the halls....thanks!
Billy Bob Posted May 13, 2012 Report Posted May 13, 2012 They look like mostly white crappie....we don't see to many whites anymore......out of a hundred or so we caught Friday only one was a white crappie.
rufus Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 Very nice Simon Crappie are just as tasty as walleye in my opinion - gotta like it!
Havtaflyfish Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 It was really was a very nice afternoon out. Heres a shot literally mins before the feast!!! Although the fry was outstanding I still liked catching them more
limeyangler Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Posted May 14, 2012 Wow...that the pic from your phone ?
Havtaflyfish Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 Yes sir!! Not bad ehh? I didnae ken it would have taken such clear photos when I bought it. can do video as well I'll need to try that on Sun!!!
Havtaflyfish Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 Oops I honestly just typed that as it was in my head. Old habits die hard!!! My mates in the UK used to say I spoke Scanadian. I used to say stuff like "It wisnae me ehhh" never did lose the ehhh though I was suprised when you told me I was speaking a bit of Scottish in the boat cuz I "didnae" even realize I was doing it
limeyangler Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Posted May 14, 2012 Oops I honestly just typed that as it was in my head. Old habits die hard!!! My mates in the UK used to say I spoke Scanadian. I used to say stuff like "It wisnae me ehhh" never did lose the ehhh though I was suprised when you told me I was speaking a bit of Scottish in the boat cuz I "didnae" even realize I was doing it You should change your screen name to "Rab C"
Roy Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 Very nice slabs there guys. Nice to see Mr. Scott fitting right in to the NWO landscape. Good fishing to both of you.
Billy Bob Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 Very nice Simon Crappie are just as tasty as walleye in my opinion - gotta like it! BETTER then walleye IMHO.....BETTER......
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