Thread: Blue Bank Resort - Reelfoot Lake crappie

I'd do ky lake,you may find some help if you post on the tn and ky forum a week or two before you come.

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Originally Posted by blueball

I'd do ky lake,you may find some help if you post on the tn and ky forum a week or two before you come.

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True that but don't wait till then to hire a guide.

Originally Posted by blazin461

My girlfriend dropped some bad news on me yesterday when she got home from work. She has been sick with the flu (and so have I) and they have forced her to use vacation time for being off sick. Her employer has re-structured their sick time policy because too many nurses were calling in sick and abusing the time off. So.........now, my planed dates of April 8-11 are screwed because she doesn't have anymore vacation time until May. So now......I need to find out if the crappie fishing is good enough in mid May to make the trip?

As previous mentioned, Blue Bank Resort is great with amazing views, accommodations and guides. Reelfoot is scenic, lots of cover, great people and awesome food. In mid May, the bonnet's, grass along with other vegetation will have grown to full greenery. I feel it will be difficult to catch crappie post spawn in good numbers and size. The Bluegill fishing will be a little early with full moon not until May 29th.

With this being said, my recommendation would be to bring the Ranger... stop short in the Benton, KY area and hire a guide for 1-2 days and then fish on your own for 2 days. The trolling crankbait pattern should be starting for post spawn crappie. Your guide demonstrate other techniques for catching post-spawn crappie such as single pole, spider rigging and long line pulling. They can also introduce you to using electronics, GPS topography, and GPS guided trolling motors. You will have a blast while fishing with your girl friend if she likes to fish.

The rates range from $250 - $400 per day depending on 4-6 hrs of fishing. Boat, Bait and tackle included.
Here are a couple links to guides on KY Lake near Benton, KY. that I'm familiar with... (*Sorry if I left anyone out... please post your guiding web address to this gentleman.)
https://www.crappie-gills-n-more.com/
Kick'n Bass - Kentucky Lake Fishing Guide

Don't wait around!!! Call and make a reservation now before the guides fill their calendar.

This post is not down playing Reelfoot Lake, just trying to ensure you a successful and fun trip down South!!!

Originally Posted by mrdux

True that but don't wait till then to hire a guide.

Exactly,bet crankbait bite will be on too

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For great results with crank baits contact Doug with crappie gills and more on Ky lake. He is the best pulling cranks and he is a great person, you cain't go wrong.

If you are dead set on reelfoot in May. I do guided trips on reelfoot and can put you on some for a day if you would like. I don't charge near the amount of blue bank or some of the other guides. The middle of May is my favorite time personally for catching crappie on Reelfoot and can easily show you how to do it in one day so you can have a successful trip for the rest of your time. I also do guided trips on Kentucky lake if you decide on that path. Just PM on here and I will get back with you as soon as I can. Thanks and good fishing

Originally Posted by tnbirdhunter

As previous mentioned, Blue Bank Resort is great with amazing views, accommodations and guides. Reelfoot is scenic, lots of cover, great people and awesome food. In mid May, the bonnet's, grass along with other vegetation will have grown to full greenery. I feel it will be difficult to catch crappie post spawn in good numbers and size. The Bluegill fishing will be a little early with full moon not until May 29th.

With this being said, my recommendation would be to bring the Ranger... stop short in the Benton, KY area and hire a guide for 1-2 days and then fish on your own for 2 days. The trolling crankbait pattern should be starting for post spawn crappie. Your guide demonstrate other techniques for catching post-spawn crappie such as single pole, spider rigging and long line pulling. They can also introduce you to using electronics, GPS topography, and GPS guided trolling motors. You will have a blast while fishing with your girl friend if she likes to fish.

The rates range from $250 - $400 per day depending on 4-6 hrs of fishing. Boat, Bait and tackle included.
Here are a couple links to guides on KY Lake near Benton, KY. that I'm familiar with... (*Sorry if I left anyone out... please post your guiding web address to this gentleman.)
https://www.crappie-gills-n-more.com/
Kick'n Bass - Kentucky Lake Fishing Guide

Don't wait around!!! Call and make a reservation now before the guides fill their calendar.

This post is not down playing Reelfoot Lake, just trying to ensure you a successful and fun trip down South!!!

Excellent. Thank you for the information. We will give this some good thought and consideration. My heart is not set on Reelfoot.

Originally Posted by Nutbush

I sent you a pm. Don't go through a resort for a guide.

Where can i find a list of guide that don't work for the resorts ?