Thread: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly... Chick 3/29-30/2020

As you know, every trip has a back story...

3/29/2020
Changed my boat set up or added to in other words, trying different methods to be a better rounded Crappie fisherman.



Tried it out Sunday the 29th, my fishing or catching them improved. Thank You, to he who shall remain nameless... I put 6 keepers across the gunnel along with one of those ditch pickles and a little fella who apparently didn't want to miss out on the fun.




Now for the rest of the story.

3/30/2020
Hooked up around 8 am, headed north. Not thinking about the water level I went to one ramp and quickly figured out it was unusable, after one of my axles dropped off the end of the ramp and my boat hadn't even touched the water. Off to a nearby ramp to continue my adventure. After getting underway and reaching my location I set my offerings and started in. I managed a few little ones in some of the bends along the creek channel. As I went back in the creek the fish size improved I managed 12 across the gunnel that were better than keeper worthy.

THE GOOD.



As you know, when out crappie fishing anyone is apt to crash the party, well this girl showed up and man was she a fight on a 12' rod. Took at least 15 minutes to get her in the boat. Guessing she would go 4 -6 lb.

THE UGLY.



I was out for about 5 hours having a good day in my opinion. So I figured it was time to call it a day when I had made a fishless couple passes along this one stretch of creek channel. The fish seemed to be on the break up next to a shallow bank area. The depth was 6 - 8 fow, the water temp ranged from 64 at 10:30 am when I arrived to 68 when I left the area around 4 pm. The wind has been a nemesis for the past month. I only had to run a short distance on the river to get to the creek where the ramp was located. I reached the ramp, took my time in the river with the breakers rolling as I always do. It's too rough on the bones to do it any other way. Uneventful voyage. I put the boat on the trailer with out issue and when I climbed down to hook up the wench strap, there it was. My heart sank, then I was angry. This couldn't have came at a worse time in the season. My 2 year old, less than 30 hours on the motor, respected and desired manufacturer of boats brands. Well here it is.

THE BAD.



I'm going to sit here finish my coffee and consider cleaning house on this rainy Tuesday to take my mind off Magnolia's broken nose. Bless her heart, waiting to hear from the dealer as what to do to get her repaired, warranty.

nice looking rig and it appeared you had a good day until loading out. how in the wide world of sports did that happen? Hope you get it repaired quickly and get back on the water.