My Crappie season so far

[NAW]

Well, I haven't posted a report in a long time. So, I'm gunna spend a few minutes typing here. Fell free to skip my rambling, and just look at some pic of the season Crappie so far!!

 

2014 has been a rough year for me. Some of the guys here know my deal. I don't want to get in to the fine details. But basically, I decided to leave a very toxic relationship with my wife. Had to sell everything, and start from scratch. But I have a new girlfriend, and some blinding lights at the end of the tunnel!!

 

So enough with the old, and on with the new right.

 

A new ice fishing season that is!!!!

 

 

The weather has been funky this year. But I have a lake that's "local" which tents to lock up early, and ride out the warm crap. I went out 3 weeks ago, and there was 5.5" is some spots. Thinnest was 3.5". It was a solo trip, and I showed up at 11:30, fished for an hour, and went home with 2 slabs. I have only fished this lake a few times, but I have a really good feeling about it. So my plan was to hit it a few times this year early season, and really put some time in trying to find some spots.

 

I went back with Jeremy84, on Christmas eve. Fished the morning, in the rain. Left with 25 decent fish. Found out that my new girlfriend LOVES fresh pan fried Crappie. She actually asked if next time, she can just sit on the counter and eat them as they come out of the pan!! My kind of woman!!!!

 

Fishing in the rain was interesting. There was 4" of snow that melted fast, and lots of rain coming down. So the water was just pouring down the holes like a funnel, like a toilet bowl. White foam swirling around in the hole.. All the crap washing down the hole was causing interference on my fish finder. But we got in to some fun action, so it was well worth it! And a morning on the ice with Jeremy is always fun. He's a classy character to say the least!! Crazy enough, there was up to 7" of clear black ice in some spots. Thinnest was 5.5".

 

It was warm all week, and not good ice weather. I went back today with Livinisfishin (Jay). The ice took a beating. On average, it was 2" thinner. But still safe. We worked the schools all morning before figuring them out. I ended the day with 17 keepers, and a bunch threw back. It was a prefect day out there. The weather was great. And Jay was slammin the fish, and having a blast! It's always fun seeing big slabs being hoisted with ultra light rods.

 

 

There's only a few days now before the real fishing season starts. But I have enough crappie in the freezer for 3 meals, and my jigging itch has been officially scratched!!! I think my next outing will be an evening pickerel fish next weekend.

 

 

I few from my first outing, in the pan.

 

3 weeks ago. 4.5" solid black, Somewhere in Simcoe County

 

Re-stocking at Cabalas

 

The haul when I was out with Jeremy84 on Xmas Eve

 

Nothing big. But still with the old elblow lock pose.

 

The boy is growing like a weed!

 

Morning warmth

 

My tackle all rusted. So I spend 2 hours washing it. Bought a new waterproof tackle box to stop that from happening again.

 

The haul from this morning. The biggest was just shy of 11".

 

Couple pound of meat. Some for lunch tomorrow, and some for later this season.

 

 

One a side note. I bought a ice transducer for my humminbird 565. $120 at Cabalas. $90 at canadian tire. Exact same unit. Cabalas also does not carry waterproof tackle bins.... I am actually not happy with their fishing section at all.

 

Hopefully my next report will be some big old early season muskoka pickerel!!!

 

[irishfield]

Great stuff Nick.. well other than the first part. Guess I can sell those aerial pics of the house to the next guy! lol

 

Looks like a nice smile behind all that tackle as well.

 

Cabelas... most stuff can be had most anywhere else for about 60% of the cost. Like my auger head cover.. $59.99 at Cabelas.. $31.95 just about anywhere else.

Edited December 31, 2014 by irishfield

[bigugli]

Good to see a report from you. Some nice crappie.

 

Sorry to hear life took a wrong turn. It does sound like you're on a new path, and in the long run, that's a good thing.

Edited December 31, 2014 by bigugli

[Joeytier]

Good to hear from ya, Nick! Glad things are looking up, and the wee one is doing well. I wish I could scrape up a couple feeds like that!

[wormdunker]

Awesome Nick! Thanx for the fish porn. The only ice in Niagara is in my rye & coke! LOL

[Roy]

Nice crappies Nick. Way to go!

[misfish]

Hey bud glad to hear your getting your life back. Nice feed there. Now that the temps are improving,will have to get out. Friday sounds good.

[BillM]

Good job man! Nice to see someone actually do some fishing here

[LostAnotherOne]

Nice crappies. Hopefully do the same when the ice freezes up some time.

[davey buoy]

Nice report Nick,sounds like things are getting better,still waiting for ice here !!

[Broker]

Got me itching for an outing for some crappie... nice report, thanks for sharing!

[Acountdeleted]

Nick, it was an absolute blast to get out on the ice with you. Normally I don't do too well ice fishing so to go out and get a nice feed like that was defiantly a treat.

 

The company was great also. Highlight so far from this ice fishing season.

 

(driving to the lake, listening to the radio)

Nick: This is a strange time of the year. We've got two big burly guys, driving to go ice fishing, listening to 'Frosty the snowman'.

 

 

 

 

 

Crappie new year everyone!

[Terry]

good job

[Moosebunk]

Wicked Crappie start.

 

I like that gold Flyer spoon you picked up. Good for the eyes too.

[Fisherpete]

Very nice! Glad to hear things are happy on the home front as well. Now you just need her to start filleting the fish - then you are set!!!

[Rustic-Fisher]

Great report,

Thanks for the motivation ! Headed into some stocked lakes next week .

Cheers,

R