Crappie, On fire

[Smilee]

First fish of the year from my tinny, and what a morning it was. Pulled up to one of my known crappie hideouts, first cast w/ slip bobber n jig rig, and it’s bobber down!
One after another for the next 2 hrs. Most all females, so catch n release was the rule of the day. Biggest was 13.5 and what a beauty she was.
Returning to same lake this morning to try a few different areas and techniques.
Tight lines and be safe! 🙂

[crappeeeman]

Wow that's an awesome crappie day. I remember commenting on your great crappie day last spring. Good to see you out early in this summer weather. I hope you have the same luck today. Did you take a picture of the monster 13.5 and did you happen to get a weight on it? I am just curious because all the crappie caught in my posts from the last three days were much fatter then the last 5 or 6 years. I read through your old posts last year, I do this from time to time on certain members that have similar interests. After reading old stories by members, when they post a new story it's like a new chapter in a book. Before joining the fishing forum, forcing my self to read was the usual. Now I look forward to reading the short stories here on the forum. Thanks for always protecting the fishery. Good luck. Stay safe.

[longfish]

Very nice crappie Smilee....congrats.

Arnie

[Longshank]

great day.....congrats

[Jerkbaiter]

Awesome catch , thanks for reporting !
Nothing is better than fighting a big slab on the end of the line

[metalbuckle]

Love it bobber down!

Nice slab and thanks for the report

[Smilee]

Thank you gentlemen for the nice words! Yesterday was just as good, and I found a couple new spots! I’m loving this retirement gig!
Big bull gills are my next target,on the fly rod. Tug is the drug!!!

[Smilee]

Cold morning, -4, but the bite is still hot. Caught a few big females that were spawned out, which is a good sign. Lots of smaller/ darker males guarding the nests. Released all to fight again, sure had fun for a couple hours…….

[Smilee]

Pic

[crappeeeman]

Very nice. That's a chilly morning, my favourite weather.