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    Out Of Area Crappie Fishing

    Just figured I post a little something different. Made the decision about a week ago (when the weather channel said it was going to be near 50 degrees) to hit the water with a buddy of mine on Wednesday after a short shift at work. He got to my car about 12:30 with 4 dozen minnows and some snacks, I brought the yaks, rods and gear. Loaded up and headed to Lake Elmdale. got to the lake around 1:15 and after a few pics and getting all the rods rigged up with hit the COLD 39 degree water in the search for a few deep spots full of brush. Only one other boat and apparently he knew where the brush was to and was directly over my best spot. Headed a little farther down the lake and hit a few other spots. Not much going on. This is the first time I've ever fished for crappie in the winter (only been crappie fishing for a yr or so) and it wont be the last time but I will watch the weather a little more. All the fish he caught were in 30-35ft of water and on pink jig heads tipped with minnows. I normaly use 6 rods but due to my hands being so cold I only rigged 4 and wouldnt have them in the water all the time. Jigs didnt produce anything. Ended the day with 2 real nice crappie and 4 other 12 inchers. Heres a few pics of my Commander 120 and my buddy in my gf's Tribe. Hope you like the report.
    My Commander 120
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    My buddy freezing in the 39 degree water and upper 30's temp
    [img width=720 height=960]http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff86/bigboyjames1168/cam052_zps2cc00fe3.jpg[/img]
    CRAPPIE!!!
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    [img width=720 height=540]http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff86/bigboyjames1168/cam011_zpse00dac63.jpg[/img]

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    Re: Out Of Area Crappie Fishing

    water that cold radiating it on you.....even on nicer warm days..... it's still cold on the water.....when we get into the crappie's we can only use 1 rod....as soon as it goes down there's a fish on, when you find the school's ....thanks for sharing
    Bill..............

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    Re: Out Of Area Crappie Fishing

    In spring we have 100+ crappie days a lot but when I'm paddling around looking for the school on my fish finder in the fall and winter I like to have a few rods out.

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    Re: Out Of Area Crappie Fishing

    Great report! Hope to get out in some specks myself....freshwater style.

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    Re: Out Of Area Crappie Fishing

    Nice slabs, good eats too.
    Carl

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    Disclaimer: This post and/or report is not a substantiation of or reflection on the true accuracy of the present stock assessment methods. It is only an anecdotal report on or comment concerning local observations. Your results may vary.

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    Re: Out Of Area Crappie Fishing

    Good report . Any fish caught with water temps that low are well earned .

 

 

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