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Thanks for all the comments and thoughts. It seems like a new day for crappie fishing to me. I still love it as much as I ever have but the playing field has been leveled with electronics. I will...

Thanks for the comments. I do believe we lose lots through the spillways but that's something hard to monitor. Some biologist believe it wont hurt your fishery to keep the biggest fish instead of...

Just curious, anybody seeing changes coming down the road? It seems like more folks are winter crappie fishing and it has to affect the numbers going forward. I am as guilty as the next man and I...

Sounds like great numbers Wannabe. I'm envious that you can fish 93 trips :) thanks for the stats! I would say you are very consistent. No replacement for time behind the screen. Keep up the good...

Sounds like you had a good day, can I ask which ramp is usable on Enid?

Yep, sad day for this once great fishery. Maybe repairs will be done right for the long term for future generations and Arkabutla will come back better than ever.

IMO, not seeing much of a drop off in the number of anglers. I remember fishing the big 4 back in the 80's and not seeing much competition from maybe June through September. Sometimes you might be...

I'm with Snubby, I've had some bad experiences on Pickwick in the summertime. This lake is 95% recreational with lots of really big boats keeping the water really rough for serious crappie...

Thanks for sharing. I wonder if the other reservoirs are susceptible to the same problems with them all being approximate same age? I'm sure the COE are checking them close.

I'm thinking the problem must have been more serious than first thought with them completely draining the lake. I feel for those who may be susceptible to flooding downstream until the problem is...

Canebraker has the right idea of adding structure at current levels to help the fishery over the long haul. With the extended lower levels there will be new growth of buckbrush and willows. Several...

Thanks canebreaker, great info. Looks like they are pulling it down fast!

Has anyone heard whether or not recreation (crappie fishing:) will be stopped due to the problems with the dam? I understand lowering the water level will decrease the danger of a breach but will...

Anybody putting in at Holiday at 244? Any info would be appreciated.

Thank you, I was thinking anything below 196 was not an option.

Can anyone tell me if you can launch a boatat current level of 194?

I would say the end of March you should expect stained to muddy typically. Most use bright colored baits in the spring. Lots of chartreuse/black, pink/yellow, orange/chartreuse, blue/chartreuse.

Have not fished this year but the last 3 years in June-August have caught good when the levels were below 15' and dropping. We pretty much had the lake to ourselves too! It's true there are lots of...

I have seen the limits change over the years on the big 4 from 30- 10' limit, to 25, back to 30, then 20, now 15 with a 40 fish limit per boat. It seems fair to me that a guide and 2 clients can...

Many of us have taken unnecessary risks when in pursuit of those slabs. The pick in this post is a sobering reminder of how quickly things can change. The big 4 are extremely dangerous when you...

Thank you sir!

Can anyone tell me if Turkey Skuna ramp is usable at current level of 209?

/QUOTE]I pulled out this old map of Grenada that's probably 40 years old or older and noticed the ramps listing and the depths you use these ramps. I'm thinking these have not been accurate in...

Great report! Thanks for sharing

Wally is really good representative for us crappie fisherman. He will take the time to talk with folks and willing to help out anyway he can. I still use one his jigging poles that has a little...

They are usually stacked up in the eddies up river but can be caught all over the lake. They are fun to catch but a nuisance to most crappie fisherman. Good luck with them!

Thanks trypman1, I figure that has filled in more over the years not to mention I had a much smaller rig in those days. I will give it a couple more feet.

Anybody putting in at current lake level at Holiday? Years ago I could launch in the ditch at 239 but not by much.

I am partial to having my transducer not turn with the trolling motor. I'm sure if you got used to it being that way and you always stayed straight downwind you would be ok, but not my preference. ...

I agree with several who have already commented that many factors scare the fish. I have witnessed fish be spooky after much pressure on them. I for one cant see myself fishing without livescope. ...