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Caught several nice slabs in the willows around the south fork area couple days ago. 1 to 2 fow. Couple had eggs still and couple did not. spawn is on. Close to the shore, caught quite a few in...

Anyone fishing south fork area and see a bobber bobbing, there is a 5 pound cat on it, you can have the fish I will take my bobber back.....;)

Frank I am sorry to hear that your mother is not doing well. I wish her well. I hope I can get down to the lake this weekend, I will stop by if I do. Good fishing to everyone.

Here's a few photos....

So what is everybody fishing out of? I have a stratos 176xt, 50 etec, hummingbird 797c si, terrova I pilot. Added extra pedestals up front for spider rigging. Would like to put a 75 etec on it,...

I maybe wrong. I believe the average life cycle of crappie that make it past their first year of life is 7 or higher. Absolutely agree with you. I think that when the Minnesota DNr said 4 to 5 they...

How many million crappie never make it to four. You have to include them in an average. Your average is of the crappie you catch but if a percentage of crappie never make it to 4 years their numbers...

Oh jeez. You are right the average age of the crappie you catch are over 5 years old. The average age of crappie for
The total pool is closer to 4 to 5 because many die Before they get to 4 or 5....

I have really got a lot out of all the insight on the Mississippi board. You guys are truly crappie knowledgable and us northern guys can only learn from y'all. Did you see what I did there "...

Rees guide, I appreciate the info though, I believe I have read every article on bnm site. I have been fishing tourneys for 15 years now, Capps and Coleman have done as much for crappie fishing as...

Yeah fair enough, I am very familiar with Capps new checker. In fact I have One, have had it since it was made available a few years ago. I was just citing studies that I have read. Not...

Wikipedia, so take it for what it is worth....The black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus), is a freshwater fish found in North America, one of the two crappies. It is very similar to the white crappie...

According to the Minnesota dnr average crappie live 4-6. Attrition and natural selection get most of them. The oldest crappie ever tag and caught was 9, again according to the Minnesota dnr. So 4 to...

Yeah that's what it is really all about...:biggrin. Heading out this weekend. Can't wait to get on the water. Glad to hear you had a good time. Sucks the timing of that cold front. Crappie and...

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Caught today 2 fow, black chartreuse and pink. 1.65lbs

Some real interesting responses here. I appreciate the insight, and I must say might change my thinking a little. It is good to here from the avid fishermen (and ladies) what is actually happening...

Hey guys, I have a question about size limits. I know you guys grow them big in Mississippi, and I know there any many reasons why Iowa crappie will never be as big, but what is your honest opinion...

I am assuming everyone is crappie fishing, should get a lot of good info when you guys get off the water......

Anyway, hope everyone is catching em'.

How's the interest been Brett? I would be there but I am on call that weekend. Haven't been on coralville since I lived in IC in 96-98. I hope it goes well, and if you have another tourney on one...

Just trying to get the Iowa board going. How's the fishing been for everyone? I haven't been out for a couple weeks. Going this weekend. How did the recent cold front effect the crappie. Last time...

Glad you guys came down. Looking forward to seeing a big turnout in April during our first tourney. I received a donation from proangler tackle today for one of our tourneys. A rod, I have one...

I was consistantly finding 63-64 degree water temps. Most of the fish I am finding is 5-8 eight feet of water. Have had best luck near dropoffs, going from 4 to 12 feet.

Good luck, let us know...

Heading back out this weekend, got both props repaired. Really got spring fever. I have a feeling the spawn is going to be a few weeks early this year.

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Caught a 15 and two 14s. 6 to 8 feet of water, on the ledge of a river channel. 49-53 degrees caught on black and pink with chartuese head. Wouldn't touch anything else. Beautiful Day!!!

Heading out to Rathbun tomorrow. Can't wait...A little fishing but mostly giving to boat a good running. LOTO and Truman are great lakes.

Frank

Just spoke with you on the phone. Looking forward to helping anyway I can. Getting a club up and running and having affordable fun tournaments would be great. When you have fliers...

Jim

I am in favor of it being in des moines, good central location. We have Albia as a back up depending on if do not find a suitable place to have it. I will be there no matter where, we need...

Cory,

That sounds like a great idea. I will start a thread about getting together, we can ask people when they would like to do it (we are getting close to the Holidays). I am all for Bogies...

Nice looking mess Prch!! My boat is still getting worked on. You guys are making me jealous. I have been putting in some quality time with my 5 month old son. I hope to have a pic like that with...

I am having some work done on the boat, I am really jealous of you guys right now. Save a few for me Prchjerker!