First crappie of the year.......here comes spring!

I had a little time this afternoon, so my buddy and I hit a small farm pond in an attempt to catch some crappie. There was ice on this pond merely a week ago so the water is still pretty cold. But, it was nearly 60* today and sunny, so how do you NOT go fishing?? Here's some pics of the day. The smallest was about 10", and the largest was a little over 12 and weighed a tick over a pound. We only caught 4 and had to fish REALLY slow, but it sure was fun!

 

Thats the spirit Don!

 

Very nice! Did you fry them up?

 

Nah. Chunked 'em back in to fight another day.

 

Very nice, I love me some crappie fishing.

Ironically, last night around a campfire I mentioned that this weather makes me want to break out the ultralight and a few jigs.

 

I got out after crappies a week ago with some guests. The magic hour was 1:30-2:30. We pulled about 10 out through the ice. My biggest was a monster 15" and we had 5 that were between 13-14". Needless to say, they were happy campers!

 

Bass are just starting to bite down in Florida..

 

Man, you make that outfit look good, you really owned it. :D

 

I'm not gonna lie to ya.....it really felt good......I felt like I really nailed it..

 

60 degree's? I can't wait for weather like that!! Good stuff Mobow!!

 

Guess I better not tell ya it was 74 here yesterday then huh?

 

Lol!! Bastard!!

 

Man I wish I had pics of those Red lake Crappie from a couple of years ago.

 

Makes 2 of us!!

 

man i love me some crappies! keep reelin' em' in!

 

Nice work! Some of the smaller ponds are losing ice around the edges here. Won't be much longer.

 

Nice catch!!!

 

Very nice!

A day filled with crappie fishing is going to be calling my name soon enough.