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04-04-2023, 10:08 PM
Thread: Crappie Guide on Norman
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Crappie Guide on Norman
Any suggestions for a good crappie guide on Norman?
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03-25-2023, 05:58 AM
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I’m curious to know the fishing results on these...
I’m curious to know the fishing results on these over the following 5-10 years. Did it yield great results? What percentage of drops were fruitless and why? I dropped quite a bit of bamboo in...
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12-25-2022, 05:24 PM
Thread: Merry Christmas!!!
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Merry Christmas to all the CDC’ers out there!
Merry Christmas to all the CDC’ers out there!
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12-11-2022, 08:32 AM
Thread: Jordan report?
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Jordan report?
I usually try to fish Jordan one day over the holidays. Usually with the armada at the 64 bridge. Are the fish there now or can anyone provide a report for Jordan?
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11-05-2022, 06:28 AM
Thread: Norman 10.29.22
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Any help here? Please PM me. I’ll be fishing...
Any help here? Please PM me. I’ll be fishing Norman this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon.
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10-30-2022, 02:00 PM
Thread: Norman 10.29.22
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Norman 10.29.22
I fished Norman yesterday afternoon. It was terribly slow. 1 small perch and 3 small spots. I fished Mountain creek, Hagers Creek, and various spots between Markers 10-13. For what it’s worth,...
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06-27-2022, 06:30 PM
Thread: Lure depth question
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What size and type line is Chappell using and how...
What size and type line is Chappell using and how much does he have out? That makes a big difference I’d think.
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11-11-2021, 09:59 PM
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Anyone with experience with the GoFish Cam Wireless Underwater Fishing Camera?
I have a pier on a piedmont NC lake with lots of brush underneath. Snorkeling is great in the warmer weather. However, I'd like to not only take a look under my pier during colder weather, but also...
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09-13-2021, 08:56 PM
Thread: Help identifying water pressure issues
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Help identifying water pressure issues
Long story, but here goes.
Bought Mako 18LTS with 115 Optimax 2 cycle back in late 2014. The motor had generally run pretty well. I do take it down to the NC coast and get in some fairly shallow... -
08-22-2021, 06:28 PM
Thread: What's going on with my Optimax 115
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Thanks MD. Any downside to leaving the broken...
Thanks MD. Any downside to leaving the broken hose as is? I’m heDed to the cost next week and don’t want water getting somewhere it’s not supposed to be, especially salt water.
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08-22-2021, 07:14 AM
Thread: What's going on with my Optimax 115
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In the 2nd picture you can see the orange rusted...
In the 2nd picture you can see the orange rusted gear. What does that do?
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08-21-2021, 10:01 PM
Thread: What's going on with my Optimax 115
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So you see no real concern with any of this? My...
So you see no real concern with any of this? My boat does not have a speedometer on the dash, so maybe it is for the computer? I plan to put the boat in saltwater in a couple of weeks. Are there...
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08-21-2021, 09:08 PM
Thread: What's going on with my Optimax 115
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What's going on with my Optimax 115
I took my Mako 18LTS out of the lake today and found this broken hose/tube (1st picture) hanging down when I trimmed the motor up to install the travel bar (whatever it's called). The motor had been...
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Bobby Garland Pink Pearl was the top performer...
Bobby Garland Pink Pearl was the top performer for me this year on Norman. I know it's not Hickory, but it is on the Catawba chain.
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06-05-2021, 06:57 AM
Thread: Norman 6/4
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Norman 6/4
Caught about a dozen yesterday evening just before dark. 15-20’ deep in 18-25’ fow. About half were 9-10” and the rest 11-13”. All on minnows. Near brush. Didn’t try jigs.
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06-02-2021, 08:28 PM
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To me, 12" is the ideal size. I returned alot of...
To me, 12" is the ideal size. I returned alot of 14 -16" crappie so far this year. I'm not trying to feed an army and get alot of pleasure watching the bigger fish swim away.
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05-15-2021, 07:25 AM
Thread: Locals doing good
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17.24. That’s crazy high. What’s the heaviest...
17.24. That’s crazy high. What’s the heaviest single day weight anyone has seen?
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05-01-2021, 09:48 PM
Thread: Norman 5/1/21
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Pink has been the hot color for me at Norman so...
Pink has been the hot color for me at Norman so far this year.
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05-01-2021, 07:57 PM
Thread: Norman 5/1/21
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Norman 5/1/21
Pulled jigs for about 45 minutes in the back of a creek this morning caught a 10”, 11”, and 15.75”. The 15.75” went 1.91.
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04-08-2021, 08:37 PM
Thread: Non-ethanol Gas on Jordan Lake
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Non-ethanol Gas on Jordan Lake
Can anyone provide stations or businesses near Jordan/64 that offers non-ethanol gas?
Thanks in advance.
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Pink Pearl and Green/licorice has been best on...
Pink Pearl and Green/licorice has been best on Norman. A few on Monkey milk and a couple in chartreuse.
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03-07-2021, 09:17 AM
Thread: Lake Norman crappie
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Got a 16” that was 2.09 last night fishing a...
Got a 16” that was 2.09 last night fishing a chartreuse double jig in 15 fow. She was on the bottom.
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03-05-2021, 11:17 PM
Thread: Lake Norman crappie
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At Norman now. Caught 4 small off the pier on...
At Norman now. Caught 4 small off the pier on Jigs. Lost a nice 18” bass just before slipping it in the net.
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03-05-2021, 12:20 PM
Thread: Lake Norman crappie
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Sounds encouraging. Just curious if you found...
Sounds encouraging. Just curious if you found them on the main lake or up in the creeks? Also, do you have the water temp? Thanks for any info.
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01-05-2021, 02:14 PM
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I bought a new Mako LTS about 5 years ago. They...
I bought a new Mako LTS about 5 years ago. They say the worst purchase you can ever make is a new boat. I get that. However, the times I've spent in a boat with my grandfather, Grandmother,...
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12-28-2020, 10:19 PM
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I beleive it is a '74 with a console, one seat up...
I beleive it is a '74 with a console, one seat up front and one in the back. Wood deck up front that needs to be replaced.
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12-28-2020, 11:40 AM
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Boat Storage Options - Triangle area/Jordan Lake
I need help finding some affordable storage options for a 14’ Quachita family heirloom. My brother lives in Cary and will be getting the “old boat” we grew up with. He’ll need to put a couple grand...
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11-16-2020, 01:45 PM
Thread: Christmas Gifts
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I think in every situation where I ever compared...
I think in every situation where I ever compared the number of strikes/fish caught on different strength of line, the light line put more fish in the boat 100% of the time. So as I've gotten older,...
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11-13-2020, 11:55 PM
Thread: Christmas Gifts
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Christmas Gifts
Okay, this is a bit of a different thread. There are quite a few things I need for upcoming fishing trips and plan to put them on my Christmas "wish" list. Here are a few things I could use some...
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11-13-2020, 04:29 PM
Thread: moon phases
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I'd recommend just living within sight of a farm...
I'd recommend just living within sight of a farm with cows. It's kind of like having a friend with a nice boat? You get most of the benefit without the maintenance, upkeep, and investment. (I do...
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