Worked my tail off yesterday at Hubbard with no Crappie to show for it. Lucky I ran into a hungry swarm of catfish that readily bit my shiny hiney and my kids minnows. We cleaned 9 eatin' sized cats. Cats I can generally catch, but I want to learn to catch Crappie year round with some degree of consistency.

I am terribly frustrated with Crappie fishing - I read and read as well as listen but cannot make it apply. I am frustrated to the point of quitting; or maybe cheating will be a better option. A guided trip with James Raines may be in the very near future if he will have me.




My 9 year old daughter added insult to injury by informing me that I had no idea how to catch Crappie. Funny thing is I couldn't argue with her!

Sigh,
Tom

Sorry to hear that Tom. What type of structure did you fish?

Why not hit up lavon, lots crappie there

I live near Ray Hubbard but drive by it to go to Lavon. I have been skunked at Hubbard many times but never failed to catch a crappie at Lavon. Hubbard is a hard lake to fish for Crappies.

Reggie

I need to give Lavon a try. I am fishing under the bridges on Hubbard - all the bridges except Miller Rd.

Thanks for the info and support.

Tom

My local lake is tough too, I rather drive an hour and catch a nice mess of fish,in a half a day, than drive 15 minutes, fish all day, and catch 1 0r 2 fish. I would bet that if its tough to catch fish at Hubbard in the daytime, its probably a decent nightime fishing lake..... Is the water fairly clear?

Hubbard is a pretty good sand bass lake and lmb too...

I don't fish Hubbard but if you pm me I would love to try to help. I am no pro but can help you, Think about it. You need to look at a different approach, totaly.

Reggie, when we gona hit lavon? Gota get u away from those bridge and fish under the hot sun

Hubbard ain't got no fish. I only got skunked twice last year and I fished a ton and both times it was at Hubbard. I no likey that lake, I don't care what you say Mr. Rains.

Give me a call and book, we are pulling limits on nearly every trip right now. I can show you some things that will change your life.

Should be securing something to tow my boat next week. Getting tired of reading about other folks catching fish.


Reggie

We can use mine if u want...

It ain't braggin when you can back it up, trust me Chuck can back it up in spades. It will be some of the best money you have ever spent and be sure and take your daughter.

Steve

Might be a good idea to hire a guide. Ask lots of questions. Time on the water will make it better. I suggest you call Cliff Spindle, I have learned alot from him and he is a great guy.