Crappie
Apr 11, 2021 21:16:04 #
Lockman54
Loc: Alliance,Oh
Went out for the first time since last year. Caught 4, kept 3, released 1(too small).
Apr 11, 2021 21:19:44 #
Lockman54 wrote:
Went out for the first time since last year. Caught 4, kept 3, released 1(too small).
Congrats on your successful day out fishing! Great catch, not bad for first time out this year! Good luck and be safe!
Apr 11, 2021 21:21:16 #
Lockman54
Loc: Alliance,Oh
Lockman54 wrote:
Went out for the first time since last year. Caught 4, kept 3, released 1(too small).
Went to Deer Creek just outside of Alliance. Got a lockout call so I packed up and took care of my customer. At least I didn't get skunked. My first cast I caught the first one. I was using minnows.
Apr 11, 2021 21:23:05 #
Lockman54 wrote:
Went out for the first time since last year. Caught 4, kept 3, released 1(too small).
Catching is always to be appreciated. Got one of those ugly striped fellows so far this year!!! Where did you go fishing?
Apr 11, 2021 21:29:59 #
Apr 11, 2021 21:30:35 #
Apr 11, 2021 21:42:06 #
Thanks! You joined FS on my birthday! Cool!! I’m in Lakewood if you are ever out my way, look me up! You in a boat or on shore?
Apr 11, 2021 21:49:31 #
Lockman54
Loc: Alliance,Oh
J in Cleveland wrote:
Thanks! You joined FS on my birthday! Cool!! I’m in Lakewood if you are ever out my way, look me up! You in a boat or on shore?
Today shore fishing. I have a 12' boat that I take out when it's not windy, or whenever I get a chance.
Apr 11, 2021 21:58:55 #
Lockman54 wrote:
Today shore fishing. I have a 12' boat that I take out when it's not windy, or whenever I get a chance.
I just got a little 14’ I’m working on. I’ve posted about it. Haven’t had a boat in 15 years so I’m excited to be able to get to the fish. Shore fishing is very limiting!!!
Apr 11, 2021 22:30:45 #
Lockman54 wrote:
Went out for the first time since last year. Caught 4, kept 3, released 1(too small).
Nice catch Lockman, that's the way to start a season. Thanks for the picture.
Apr 11, 2021 22:53:24 #
J in Cleveland wrote:
I just got a little 14’ I’m working on. I’ve posted about it. Haven’t had a boat in 15 years so I’m excited to be able to get to the fish. Shore fishing is very limiting!!!
Some people fish from shore casting and fishing where the boats are while people in boats are casting and fishing the shore line that the people are casting from
Apr 11, 2021 23:22:30 #
Mike-1000 wrote:
Some people fish from shore casting and fishing where the boats are while people in boats are casting and fishing the shore line that the people are casting from
True, but there is not a lot of great shore access at the lakes in Ohio near me. Where the good spots exist it’s usually packed. All that said I have and will continue to fish from shore when beneficial. Hope bait will help me to get on more fish! 🎣J
Apr 11, 2021 23:23:23 #
Apr 12, 2021 05:18:17 #
Lockman54 wrote:
Went out for the first time since last year. Caught 4, kept 3, released 1(too small).
Just gotta love those crappies, something about them that sparks my fire.
Apr 12, 2021 09:05:30 #
alp
Loc: Arlington,NE
I've been out numerous times. This is a good time to get out and test the waters. I've always been able to catch crappie. Just like real estate the key is location. Find the fish and then use a bait that mimics a minnow. I use a GULP minnow (1 1/2"). Colors: chartreuse, emerald, and shad minnows work best. I've caught crappie. I keep very few.
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