How is the fishing report in your area?

SPC Nate Lamphier — Fri, 08 May 2015 11:11:02 -0400

I'm located in western Iowa and have been fishing some lakes and pits lately. I have been landing my fair share of 10-13 inch Crappies along with some jumbo blue gills. A friend of mine landed a couple nice large mouth bass in these same areas. I expect the fishing will only get better over the next few weeks as the fish will start to move closer to shore and make their beds.

I have had the best luck using a white/black 1.5 inch twisty on a 1/16 oz black jig. Last night I had pretty good luck with a two toned green twisty (on the same jig). A kid here at school said he has started to catch catfish on the local small river. With knowing that, my quest to catch my first Flathead Catfish may have to begin here in the near future.

I will say this, tics have been absolutely horrible. I would have to say, the last four times I've gone out I've had over 60 crawling around on me. I use about a can of deet (40%) so that helps to prevent them from at least biting me. The one pit that I have been going to doesn't have a lot of trees....just some knee high grass.

Response by SFC Christopher Perry made May 8 at 2015 11:13 AM

SFC Christopher Perry — Fri, 08 May 2015 11:13:28 -0400

Thanks for rubbing in the fact that finishing up my very last college course means I have yet to get a line in the water this year.

Response by SSG Donald Mceuen made May 8 at 2015 12:53 PM

SSG Donald Mceuen — Fri, 08 May 2015 12:53:25 -0400

Not to bad went last weekend caught some nice reds and drum.
Fishing out of Seadrift TX.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2015 4:22 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 May 2015 16:22:48 -0400

I've been landing monster blue hill and crappie on a bobber and a earthworm

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2015 10:29 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 May 2015 22:29:08 -0400

Opener is this weekend. Going to take the kids out and see if I can't get lucky.

Response by SPC Nate Lamphier made May 8 at 2015 11:08 PM

SPC Nate Lamphier — Fri, 08 May 2015 23:08:49 -0400

I hate to be "that guy"....especially to SFC Christopher Perry....but I got to go out for about an hour this evening and caught four keepers (Crappies). They were all 10 plus inches with the biggest being around 13. Caught a couple nice Blue Gills as well with plenty of small ones mixed in.

Response by SPC Kevin Schober made May 9 at 2015 7:14 AM

SPC Kevin Schober — Sat, 09 May 2015 07:14:03 -0400

Not sure how it is in NY this year because I have not made it back yet BUT it is the only thing I love about that state. Lake Ontario has great salmon fishing . The Adirondacks are an unlimited resource for fishing with many small and large lakes that are loaded with any type of fish to suit your fancy. If you like game fish the St. Lawrence River up around The 1000 Islands area has great Muskie and Pike fishing . Even the Erie Canal is loaded with bass and carp fishing along with as much pan fish as a younger kid would also love. I will be going back again ( I live in Florida now) for a couple months this summer and can not wait to get out fishing again ( and seeing the grandkids) . The Adirondack Region is a great place to spend summers and vacation as long as you do not live in NY because the taxes and cost of living will break you. Added bonus to that area is also a perfect area with unlimited trails if your into riding ATV's and Snowmobiles or Ice Fishing.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 9 at 2015 9:50 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 09 May 2015 09:50:33 -0400

Now that is a nice load of Crappies and Gillys.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 9 at 2015 9:52 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 09 May 2015 09:52:13 -0400

Getting Better got my first Bass of the year. Not very big a new born yearling but it is early. Here in NE Kansas the Hotter the Better and it isn't quite hot yet.

Response by SA Harold Hansmann made May 11 at 2015 10:47 AM

SA Harold Hansmann — Mon, 11 May 2015 10:47:49 -0400

Try using minnows on crappie. Work great under a bobber or trolling.

Response by SA Harold Hansmann made May 11 at 2015 10:48 AM

SA Harold Hansmann — Mon, 11 May 2015 10:48:54 -0400

They still make bug spray with 100% deet. It's what I buy.

Response by SA Harold Hansmann made May 11 at 2015 10:55 AM

SA Harold Hansmann — Mon, 11 May 2015 10:55:51 -0400

As for fishing in Michigan, lots of species. Right now trout are running and will be for a bit yet. Just gotta keep going north when they stop running in your area. Crappie and gills will be bedding up soon, bass opens at the end of the month, walleye, pike, and musky are open now in lower peninsula.

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Jul 29 at 2015 3:35 AM

SSgt Terry P. — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 03:35:31 -0400

it is always good here---here is a picture of my last catch of bass--caught about 20 but the creel limit is 5 here

Response by SSG Tim Jessen made Sep 22 at 2015 5:41 PM

SSG Tim Jessen — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:41:30 -0400

Not bad at all....4 of these and a few sunfish...all on the good ol earthworm

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2016 7:07 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 19:07:35 -0500

Great