Crappies on the Mississippi - Report (May 17)

Post by **almontefisher** » Fri May 21, 2010 7:01 am

Scum Frog wrote:
almontefisher wrote:Ahh Buster's..great watering hole. Oh yeah nice crappie to Justin.
To any CPer's ........Any word on why it went from a Broadways to Busters?
Don't really care as Buster's is a good spot...just wonderin'

The owners wanted fresh food made on site and the control to serve what they wanted which I believe Busters offer's. Food is still great prices are less and portions are just right. They used to sell Campbells soup and now it is all homemade..mmmm

Post by **Scum Frog** » Fri May 21, 2010 7:10 am

almontefisher wrote:
Scum Frog wrote:
almontefisher wrote:Ahh Buster's..great watering hole. Oh yeah nice crappie to Justin.
To any CPer's ........Any word on why it went from a Broadways to Busters?
Don't really care as Buster's is a good spot...just wonderin'
The owners wanted fresh food made on site and the control to serve what they wanted which I believe Busters offer's. Food is still great prices are less and portions are just right. They used to sell Campbells soup and now it is all homemade..mmmm

Thanks...now I know

Post by **JustinHoffman** » Fri May 21, 2010 4:08 pm

Hey Guys and Gals,

Thanks for the comments

The "dark" crappies all came from tight inside the tree - changing up their appearance to blend in with their dark home? That would be my feeling..

Eli - not sure if it was a bullhead or cat - was a decent size, so I'm leaning toward cat. Never really fish for them, so not 100% sure of the difference. If it wasn't for the warts and such, it would have been coming home with me...

As for Buster's - exactly as Almonte said. I asked the waitress on this trip. Monday is half-price pizza, and I must say, one of the best I have tried...

Good Fishing,

Justin

Post by **ratsotail** » Sat May 22, 2010 7:00 am

Hey Justin,

Congrats on the Crappie outing. FYI, the male crappie turn a very dark color when it's their turn to guard the nest. I don't think it's a camouflage response, but rather an aggression display.

tight lines,

ratsotail

Post by **JustinHoffman** » Sat May 22, 2010 7:36 am

Hey Ratsotail,

That was my belief also, but a few of the "dark" fish contained eggs when I cleaned them...leading me to my second assumption. Which is right - who knows...

Good Fishing,

Justin

Post by **ratsotail** » Sat May 22, 2010 1:12 pm

Justin,

Well that blows that theory and superlative (always). That's new to me, I've never seen a female get black like that in the waters I fish...yet

. Very interesting. Good luck this Summer!

ratsotail