Bartlett - It is what it is

[gonfishin]

Why are some so hung up on the crappie situation at Bartlett? The lake goes thru cycles - has for years and will for years to come. The 15 fish limit is just another attempt to change Mother Nature. Leave it alone - it'll be just fine.

[sparkchaser]

? Confused here please elaborate.

[gonfishin]

Read Bass thread.

[Skeeterpeter]

It was a simple question. There are an abundance of small bass in that lake. Not saying change anything just wondering.

[Fishless]

bartlett has never cycled like it has now in the last 7+years, much much different lake as far as crappie than in the past

[gonfishin]

I disagree. Yesterday I boated 13 crappies - two at 2.0 lbs. Only threw back two under 10 inches.

[ArZFisher]

Ok what really is this tread about?  I agree with Fishless. After fishing Bartlett heavy for past 4 years this year is different.  Good to see you got 13 slabs. This time last year and year before we were getting anywhere from 25 to 50 slabs. This year was not a good year for the slabs at Bartlett.  Hopefully next next year will be better.

[Skeeterpeter]

I'm headed out tomorrow afternoon I'll see how it goes..

[Piscolli]

Ok what really is this tread about?  I agree with Fishless. After fishing Bartlett heavy for past 4 years this year is different.  Good to see you got 13 slabs. This time last year and year before we were getting anywhere from 25 to 50 slabs. This year was not a good year for the slabs at Bartlett.  Hopefully next next year will be better.

When it come to Bartlett, I always agree with Fishless. He has been fishing Crappie there for decades and know just about every tree, rock pile and drop off in the lake.

I've been fishing Crappie there for 10 years, many of which I was fairly blind. Then I went out with Fishless and learned how to fish it in a few hours. After that I had days where I'd catch 20 to 40 Crappie in 3 or 4 hours.

[sparkchaser]

Ok what really is this tread about?  I agree with Fishless. After fishing Bartlett heavy for past 4 years this year is different.  Good to see you got 13 slabs. This time last year and year before we were getting anywhere from 25 to 50 slabs. This year was not a good year for the slabs at Bartlett.  Hopefully next next year will be better.

When it come to Bartlett, I always agree with Fishless. He has been fishing Crappie there for decades and know just about every tree, rock pile and drop off in the lake.

I've been fishing Crappie there for 10 years, many of which I was fairly blind. Then I went out with Fishless and learned how to fish it in a few hours. After that I had days where I'd catch 20 to 40 Crappie in 3 or 4 hours.

To go along with this you have a guy that spends 14 days camped and fishing at Bart periodically throughout the year. Presently, and in years past. His success rate isn't so hot right now. I've fished Bart hard the last two years trying to figure that lake out. This year has been tough, last year not so much. Maybe it will turn on now with the weather change.