DesertBull Report post Posted April 19, 2005 Tommy, I think it's just still a little early for the crappie. Usually picks up shortly after mid-April. The real question is what was the water temp? We have only had a few hot days around here, I think the water is still cold. I am hoping to go out to San Carlos Lake in the next couple weeks. If I have any luck, I will let you know. Also, I have heard from some people that have fished SC this spring, that the bite has been terrible in the morning and much better after 4 pm. Amanda <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, Roosevelt is 3x as big as it was last year, so it will probably take a little longer to warm up than usual. Plus, a lot of cold mountain water is still pouring into the Salt arm of the lake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGAINES Report post Posted April 26, 2005 http://espn.go.com/outdoors/conservation/n...07/2007363.html I had to add this and this seemed like the right thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25-06 Report post Posted April 26, 2005 They never stop do they, It makes me sick to know that this organization is around, and some people (only idiots) support it....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyaboutcoues Report post Posted April 26, 2005 Thanks Amanda i'll probably hit San carlos again this Saturday. These fish have to wake up soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kphunter Report post Posted April 26, 2005 The water temps are up in the high 60's, so technically the crappie should have already spawned but the majority have not. The full moon last weekend should get the crappie going (hopefully)! KP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shiras Report post Posted April 28, 2005 Here in Oklahoma, crappie are biting like mad. Sand bass and largemouth aren't too bad either. Last month I went to Missouri on a little r&r with my family. My son was begging to go fishing, so we went down to lake Taneycomo and caught the most beautiful brown trout I have ever seen (trying not to be too biased here). I'll try to post a pic or 2. -Shiras Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted April 28, 2005 Here are Shiras' pics: Nice fish!! Love that trout! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunterdude Report post Posted April 29, 2005 That is a pretty awesom Brown. Are you going to get it mounted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shiras Report post Posted April 29, 2005 That is a pretty awesom Brown. Are you going to get it mounted. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've thought of having a replica made of it....but I have to wait because my wife has made allusions that I may be getting it for my birthday. We'll see....-Shiras Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kphunter Report post Posted April 29, 2005 I recently wrote this article on crappie fishing. Special thanks to Art Chamberlin for his contributions! Winter rains may lead to better fishing season KP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHD Report post Posted April 30, 2005 Shiras, that is just about a beautiful German Brown! Back in my fishin' days of 20+ years ago, I always hoped for one like that. Never got it done, and gave up. Congrats, and thanks for posting. kphunter, I read your entire article, believe it or not. Sure don't know what any of it means, but thanks for posting here. Stick around................and don't be shy, okay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted May 1, 2005 It doesn't have anything to do with crappie but I just got back from Big Lake a few hours ago and the trout are biting like crazy! My wife schooled me something bad this weekend on fishing! We drove up the Coronado trail and hit snow flurries from Rose peak all the way to Alpine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kphunter Report post Posted May 2, 2005 kphunter, I read your entire article, believe it or not. Sure don't know what any of it means, but thanks for posting here. Stick around................and don't be shy, okay? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> CHD: Sure don't know what any of it means? That's a pretty broad statement. Are you new to crappie fishing? How can I help clarify things for you? KP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHD Report post Posted May 2, 2005 KP, I am the world's worst fisherman so I gave up fishin' 20 years ago. Don't even own a rod and reel these days. I just never had the proper instruction, and never seemed to be able to understand the habits and behaviors of fish so that I could regularly whack 'em. I always liked the warm water fish tho, since I grew up in southern New Mexico. I caught catfish, bluegills, carp, a few crappie, and all kinds of trout (cold water fish) when I was a yonker, but nothing that would raise an eyebrow. I saw the NM state record flathead catfish when I was a kid, caught in Elephant Butte Res. Can't remember exactly what it weighed, but it was longer than I was. Once when I was about 8 years old, my Grandpa's friends stopped by with a HUGE amount of catfish from Elephant Butte and the Rio Grande River. I'll never forget that, as they had a TON of cats from little bitty ones up to cats that prolly weighed 30 lbs or so. Wish I had a pic of that. However, I did read thru your article since you made the effort to post it here. Sounds like you definitely know somethin' about crappie fishin'. Got any huntin' articles??? Take care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGAINES Report post Posted May 2, 2005 With the river flows up and down like they are we haven't went yet. CHD, did you miss this post last year. http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/index...=448&hl=catfish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
