2021 FISHING THREAD

[gregr]

Are the crappie still hitting, or have I missed it?

 

[Michigan Slim]

Are the crappie still hitting, or have I missed it?

Spawn is winding down. Move out from the spawning beds. Their out feeding up.

 

[jsx1043]

Went out with pops today on Eagle Creek, caught over 40 on minnows and black/chartreuse jigs, kept 20 crappies and three catfish. 17 of the crappies still had eggs.

Going out again to catch the dawn/morning activity, I’ll follow up tomorrow!

Also: First time out fishing with dad in probably ten years. I was quite rusty, we lost an anchor (really bad snag), some of our minnows died off pretty quick, and I’m a little sunburnt, but it was a great time.

 

[jsx1043]

Got out earlier today, hit the lake by 7. They were biting steadily until about 10:30-11:00, then we had to hunt for ‘em. Caught probably 30, kept 17. All crappies today, only three males.

 

[SOUP]

My brother and I pulled some decent fish out of a tiny creek this week. These are larger than what I was catching at the river last week. We also got to watch a few Eagles take out a hawk that got too close to their nest, it was like being on a set for National Geographic!

 

[flyingsquirrel]

Very happy to find an old Canteen square bait box at the Plymouth gun show. Getting hard to find them.

 

[gregr]

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Went out with pops today on Eagle Creek, caught over 40 on minnows and black/chartreuse jigs, kept 20 crappies and three catfish. 17 of the crappies still had eggs.

Going out again to catch the dawn/morning activity, I’ll follow up tomorrow!

Also: First time out fishing with dad in probably ten years. I was quite rusty, we lost an anchor (really bad snag), some of our minnows died off pretty quick, and I’m a little sunburnt, but it was a great time.

Damn I wish I had gotten out over Memorial Day weekend at Eagle Creek to try the crappie. I used to know several crappie spots and one hot spot in particular, but it`s been years since I`ve fished there. I love catching crappie, and I think crappie are the best eating fish on the planet.

Oh well, maybe shortly I`ll get some chicken liver and head to Eagle Creek to try and pull out a few channel cats for a fish fry for the wife and I.

 

[jsx1043]

Dad and I got back out on Eagle Creek earlier this week, first time the kids have been fishing in 5-6 years due to mom’s health troubles and well, kids being kids.

Bagged 20 crappie and 13 catfish. My daughter had the record for the day with a 16” cat until I pulled out my big boy at the end of the day - 18.5”, 4.5#!






The filet off that big boy!

 

[Usmccookie]

I had a spare 30 mins after a couple side jobs, then I found a pond I saw a couple summers ago that I've been thinking about since.
I caught my p.b. largie! I didn't get a weight but I know it was over my previous p.b. of 4.75lbs.

 

[jsx1043]

I had a shower 30 mins after a couple side jobs, then I found a pond I saw a couple summers ago that I've been thinking about since.
I caught my p.b. largie! I didn't get a weight but I know it was over my previous p.b. of 4.75lbs.

Dadgum man...

 

[Usmccookie]

Dadgum man...

Measured my rod as a reference, and looked up average weights per length online. It was just shy of 20", which puts it at about 4.5 lbs... not a p.b. but im ok with it. It made my day, and a number won't take my joy away.

 

[Itchytriggerfinger]

Anybody been to Raccoon Lake this year? Heading out next week with my son and hoping to find a few hot spots.

 

[canebreaker]

The first weeks of June brought heavy rains to the lower MS valley. The big 4 lakes closed their gates to reduce the amount of flooding down river. I kayaked and fished the lower lake at Sardis twice the third week. Caught my limit of 15 crappie both trips, released all catfish. My keep was 9 to 12 inches. A gar liked my jig and took me for a ride until it took off and broke the 4 lb line.

 

[Hoosierdood]

I’ve been taking my boys out when I get the chance. Bass anyone?

 

[SAILORGOLF46]

Nice

 

[Ballstater98]

Guys trip with the BILs while in SC a couple days ago. This was one of the tasty trouts that we fried up.

 

[flyingsquirrel]

Guys trip with the BILs while in SC a couple days ago. This was one of the tasty trouts that we fried up.

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Where are the bikinis?

 

[flyingsquirrel]

I headed out this morn to do a little bass fishing a little later than I like but it was nice. 3rd on the lake so I headed to the far end for privacy. It was enjoyable watching the eagles and osprey compete for breakfast. No bass hits and then it happened. Crop duster and I was was right under his turn around. I think he must have sprayed halt of the county. Let the south wind drift me to the other end of the lake and picked up a mess of 'gills on the way. End of rant. Jay

 

[Hoosierdood]

Took the 2 boys and son in law out on a charter this morning. We went out of Holland MI with Sufishient Charters. Salmon weren’t biting that great but we still got 2, along with a bunch of lake trout. It rained pretty good at one point so we got wet. Still came away with a pretty good haul.

 

[Michigan Slim]

I headed out this morn to do a little bass fishing a little later than I like but it was nice. 3rd on the lake so I headed to the far end for privacy. It was enjoyable watching the eagles and osprey compete for breakfast. No bass hits and then it happened. Crop duster and I was was right under his turn around. I think he must have sprayed halt of the county. Let the south wind drift me to the other end of the lake and picked up a mess of 'gills on the way. End of rant. Jay

I was on Wawasee Wednesday and had a duster over me. Just small gills and perch that day. And jet skis.