The end of “March Madness”

  • arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    April 1, 2011 at 10:12 am #1302605

    What a wonderful March of fishing!! We ended our borderland version of “March Madness” Saddling up the big “Donks” yesterday. Those bigger crappies opened that window and our rods were loaded up. Our Biggest crappie of the day measured 14 inches on the button with a nice mix of 12.5-13 inchers!!

    Great fishing with Gary and Glenn!! Look forward to next year boys!!

    We’ve found these big slabs holding different than I’ve experienced in the past. The Bigger pigs were found “Snout Down” in the mud presumably digging up larvea probably because of our late ice. Much to there suprise as they would “Mingle in the mud” a well placed bottom bounced Diamond jig tipped with spikes followed by a slight fade up the water column was obviously a bit too hard to resist. This holding pattern the bigger crappies are on makes hole searching much more difficult as the fish are not clearly visible high in the column. Anglers are forced to use the incredible powers of Marcum technology to detect slight movements on the bottom. Then when the do move to bite they are moving inches off the bottom!! YES these fish obviously know where the “Bug buffet” is located!!

    Once you think you’ve got a handle on Crappie behaviors your likely to receive a knuckle curve ball that buckles your knees. Our suggestion is to dive into that pitch and hit it out of the park like these boys!! GREAT JOB MEN!!

    Glenn was using the Thorne Bros noodle rod along with another stick. While both Gary and I utilized the Quiver stick. I’ve got my quiver stick laced up with a cold water 3lb mono, and I’ve been VERY happy with this combination of rod/line for efficient hook sets.

    We used a variety of presentations today, but the diamond jig in the Chart/orange combinations continues to dominate the field………OR THE MUD!!

    Bring on April!! I think I’ve got a little left in the tank




    wally1992
    Evansville MN
    Posts: 278
    April 1, 2011 at 10:56 am #952886

    Nice Avatar!

    Mr. Pike 81
    NW Iowa
    Posts: 212
    April 1, 2011 at 10:59 am #952887

    Nice job Chris but you really need to do something about your avatar. Oh I forgot April fools day. Or is BK playing around again.

    sauger
    Hastings ,MN
    Posts: 2442
    April 1, 2011 at 1:08 pm #952955

    Did’nt know you caught cats up that way

    GaryV
    Posts: 5
    April 1, 2011 at 9:44 pm #953212

    Chris,

    What an AWESOME three days. You worked your tail off for me and Glenn, and we really appreciate it! You definitely have us hooked on this late March bite. I love fishing in a ball cap with sunglasses and not really needing gloves or coats or hats until the ride back to the truck. What a blast.

    The combination of those big daytime crappies plus some sunset walleyes just can’t be beat. I’m sorry this trip had to end, but we’re already looking forward to next year to do it all over again. Glad we booked early. It’s already on my calendar.

    Great job Chris!

    See you next March!

    Gary

    glenn-d
    N C Illinois
    Posts: 760
    April 2, 2011 at 12:17 am #953252

    I couldn’t have said it better myself Gary!!! What an awsome time Chris I found you right here on this great site And I can’t wait till next March either!!

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    April 2, 2011 at 10:46 am #953297

    Quote:

    Chris,

    What an AWESOME three days. You worked your tail off for me and Glenn, and we really appreciate it! You definitely have us hooked on this late March bite. I love fishing in a ball cap with sunglasses and not really needing gloves or coats or hats until the ride back to the truck. What a blast.

    The combination of those big daytime crappies plus some sunset walleyes just can’t be beat. I’m sorry this trip had to end, but we’re already looking forward to next year to do it all over again. Glad we booked early. It’s already on my calendar.

    Great job Chris!

    See you next March!

    Gary

    Gentleman!! The pleasure was all mine I assure you. I enjoyed that time on the ice solving worldly problems and watching you guys intently stare down your flashers!! That 14 inch Slabs was a true Tanker!! That window where we had rods doubled over with big crappies was so much fun and rewarding after we made that move.

    Again!! Thanks so much guys and look forward to many more years of sharing March Madness with you boys!! BTW that story you told me about your stitches……Nearly made me pass out!! LOL!! Cheryl was like “What happened to you??”

    LOL!!

    glenn-d
    N C Illinois
    Posts: 760
    April 2, 2011 at 6:28 pm #953409

    Chris just wanted to mention that our trip was the first real test for my new PowerNoodle. I had purchased it earlier this winter but haven’t had a chance to break it in. The reason being I’ve been solely using my Quiverstick!!! All the great suggestions from fellow IDOers when trying to decide which rod to get sure paid off. Although to make my decision easier I just got one of each. Thanks to Thorne Bros for putting out a fantastic product!!!

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    April 3, 2011 at 11:57 am #953516

    Quote:

    Chris just wanted to mention that our trip was the first real test for my new PowerNoodle. I had purchased it earlier this winter but haven’t had a chance to break it in. The reason being I’ve been solely using my Quiverstick!!! All the great suggestions from fellow IDOers when trying to decide which rod to get sure paid off. Although to make my decision easier I just got one of each. Thanks to Thorne Bros for putting out a fantastic product!!!

    Always nice to have one of each!!

    I’ve seen a LOT of “Quiver Sticks” and “Power Noodles” from TB this year………..POOR CRAPPIES!!

    fishingcanada
    Posts: 36
    April 21, 2011 at 12:20 am #959208

    Nice march ending and wait for the next mach madness. Nice pic and love to see it!!!Great post

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