Surface water temperatures were right at 61-62 degrees and lots of crappies were making there way up to the spawning grounds in shallow water. Shallow water crappies makes for some of the fastest and easiest fishing of the year.
The first spot we fished had some decent crappies but the action wasn't quite as fast as we had hoped for. The second spot however, was loaded with crappies and most of them were in less the three feet of water. The next hour or two was filled with laughter as Scott and Steve pulled one crappie after another from a stretch of shore line no more than 40 yards long. It sure is fun to see a couple of grown men act like little kids and nothing will do that faster than getting into an area that is full of shallow water crappies during the spawn.
The highlight of the afternoon was when Steve hooked into a better fish. We knew right away that it probably wasn't a crappie so the net was ready when an 18" walleye finally gave in to the 4lb test and ultra-light rod that Steve hooked into it with. The fish bit on a small fathead minnow set below a bobber in less than two feet of water. That was a pleasant surprise indeed!
It was another great day on the water. Good weather, light winds mixed with some sunshine and a couple of fun loving fishermen to share my boat with.
What more could a guys ask for! I sure had a blast watching these guys catch crappies today.
Thanks again Scott & Steve. Sure hope to see you two again!
