Like most of you i was not sure when the water would ever get warm enough for the crappie to come up shallow. They are running a little later than normal but they are now moving in fast. Ray Roberts lake level is close to normal and the water temps range from 57 on the main lake to 67 at the northern end of the lake. The water color is good and stained which is good for the crappie to move up shallow.

I have been very busy running the seminar trips that i advertized and they seemed to be a big hit with the customers that went. A big thanks to all that booked the seminar trips, Good luck using what you learned this spring.

The last 2 days were the first days that i really tried to go out and catch some numbers of crappie. Sunday Mike and his young son Jake had a evening trip with me and they ended up with 26 keepers and a few more throw backs. Jake did a great job catching the crappie up shallow. This afternoon CV and i went out and caught 43 keepers and should have caught more, We let many get away from us.

Nearly all the fish have been coming out of 1 to 2 ft of water and even caught a few in as little as 6 inches of water. SlabmeSilly jigs have been one of the top producers. The Stuckman color has been #1.

Good luck everyone this spring and i hope to see ya on the lake.

3-28-10
Mike and his son Jake with 26 crappie.

3-29-10
CV with the 43 keepers that we actually was able to get in the boat . (Note this was not a guided trip)

Nice job Cliff and CV. I have to tell you that once I got through playing with my new trolling motor and started fishing, the things you taught me on my seminar trip started coming back to me. Thanks!

Very nice catch Cliff and CV. I hope to be up in the creeks soon.

CW

Good job guys. Glad to hear about the warmer water.

Awesome job guys!! My jig is the best.....lol!

I always look forward to your reports Cliff.
Looks like its on finally.


CV, looks like your getting a little beefy like me even though you don't fry your fish.
We may have to add a "Big" in front of your name too.

It's just good livin'.

nice report cliff, thanks. glad to finally see a current report from RR. i hope to get there this week myself, almost finished wuth that 2 -do list....lol

Nice mess fellas! I can't wait to hit the Joe Pool spawning spots on Saturday.

So, that's what crappie look like! I bet that was fun.

Nice very nice.