Crappie and Bluegill 10-23-08
I tried for some of the big crappie again today but only caught the smaller ones, however, I did catch several very nice bluegill. All hand size and on light tackle. They were hitting on the rust colored tube and were putting up a good fight for their size.
I was using a slip bobber this time as it doesn’t make make as loud a noise when it hits the water. This proved to be more effective because the fish weren’t spooked as they apparently were when I was using a clip-on bobber. The water is only 5′ deep so this is very important. I first tried at 3′ with no takers. Then I tried 4 1/2 ‘ and this, being just off the bottom was effective.
The bluegill were all hand sized as shown in a previous photo. And the crappie were all in the 7" range. There are some big slabs in the lake. I know this because I caught some this spring. They’re not plentiful but there are some in the 12-14" range. I’ll keep trying until it gets too cold for me to be out there.
I couldn’t stay out long because it started to rain and in this chilly air, I didn’t want to risk getting wet and cold. No sense to catch pneumonia. Hopefully, I’ll have some more good weather in the next few weeks before the real cold sets in. Well, tight lines.
Jim
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