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Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic / Re: 2025 Bob Hirsch Crappie Cl...

Last post by OneBlade - October 09, 2025, 09:48 AM

James Rollins is bringing paper plates and plasticware. 

Robert SlabGrabber is bringing cookies/dessert.

Still need help - see above and reply here with how you can help.

#12

Upcoming Events / Re: Art Chamberlin Memorial Cu...

Last post by OneBlade - October 09, 2025, 09:45 AM

** UPDATE **: The date of this event was Oct 11, 2025 but because of probably weather issues, it has been moved to Sunday, March 15, 2026.  Please update your calendars.

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Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic / Re: 2025 Bob Hirsch Crappie Cl...

Last post by OneBlade - October 09, 2025, 09:42 AM

Is someone bringing Brian's sauce for the fish?

Good call, I'll see if I can get recipe from FishHawk and bring it.

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Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic / Re: 2025 Bob Hirsch Crappie Cl...

Last post by Tweeder - October 07, 2025, 09:12 PM

Copy on the fry gear and what to bring. That would be fantastic on the site if someone doesnt mind, since the girls have school we wont be up till Friday evening.
Is someone bringing Brian's sauce for the fish?

[🎣 The 2025 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic – Just 11 Days Away!]

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Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic / 2025 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classi...

Last post by OneBlade - October 07, 2025, 07:12 PM

🎣 The 2025 Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic – Just 11 Days Away!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 18th
📍 Location: Roosevelt Lake (Windy Hill, Coyote Loop)

Join us for the 17th Annual Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic, honoring the late Bob Hirsch — Arizona's legendary outdoorsman.

Whether you're an occasional crappie angler or a tournament trail regular, this is your chance to compete for the Art Chamberlin Cup and some serious bragging rights!


Not fishing the tournament? No problem!
Come out and join us for:

• 🏆 Winner announcements
• 🐟 Open meeting – Learn more about and join the Arizona Crappie Association
• 🎟� Big raffle with great prizes
• 🍽� Fish fry & potluck to wrap up the evening (please bring a dish to share!)

More Info & Rules:
https://azcrappie.com/events-and-tournaments/bob-hirsch-crappie-classic/


A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors!

• AZ Crappie Sniper Guide Service
• Mudshark Marine
• Get Out & Fish
• AZ Lead Works
• Liars Korner

And a special thanks to Let's Talk Fishin' for helping with the tournament!

We'll see you at Roosevelt Lake for a great day of crappie fishing and community fun!

#16

Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic / Re: 2025 Bob Hirsch Crappie Cl...

Last post by OneBlade - October 07, 2025, 06:15 AM

Thanks Kevin, really appreciate it! James Rollins and Jeff Rankin said (on Facebook) they could clean fish. Do you guys have fish fry gear like stove, pans, etc.?  I don't think you need anything elaborate as I expect a slightly smaller turnout this year, so even a portable stove and couple cast iron pans could work.  However, if you want to borrow fish fry equipment, please reach out to Dave Thompson since he is planning on doing a day trip on the Saturday.  Reminder, you'll buy and bring oil and batter etc. and the AZCA will reimburse you.

A few people are getting up there earlier in the week. We can get reports on if it's getting all booked up and if we see it near full, then one of us can just buy a pass to reserve you a spot.  What day/time are you guys arriving?

#17

Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic / Re: 2025 Bob Hirsch Crappie Cl...

Last post by Tweeder - October 06, 2025, 11:59 PM

Me and Rich can do the fish fry this year. Hopefully the loop doesnt fill up by the time we get there. I can bring the cucumber salad dish that seemed to go over well last time for potluck.

#18

Bartlett / SRP to release water into Bart...

Last post by Fishless - October 06, 2025, 10:51 AM

Ramps have been closed when SRP is done with releases the main Johoba ramp will be back open but not the SB cove ramp

Update: SRP plans to release water from Horseshoe Dam through the spillway along the Verde River into Bartlett Lake beginning approximately at 8:00 am Tuesday, October 7, 2025, through Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the rate of approximately 1,800 cubic feet per second. Bartlett Lake will rise approximately 7 feet (1 to 2 feet per day) and Horseshoe Lake will drop about 7 feet over this period. Please plan accordingly for lake level changes.

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Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic / Re: 2025 Bob Hirsch Crappie Cl...

Last post by OneBlade - October 04, 2025, 08:03 AM

Hey AZCA Members! The Bob Hirsch Crappie Classic is just 2 weeks away set for October 18th at Roosevelt Lake Windy Hill Coyote loop. Members will be camping and we'll hold the announcement of tournament winners, the open meeting, the big raffle, and fish fry potluck all at Windy Hill Coyote Loop. As members of our great club, this event cannot happen without your help so I'm asking you all now for help. Please reply on our Facebook Member's page, the forum, or via email here on which area you can help out on as well as if you will be attending or not. If you are attending, let me know when you plan to arrive and if you will be camping.

Sign Up List:
* Need 2-3 people to clean crappie - bring your fish cleaning knives, table, water, etc.
* Need 2-3 people to run the fish fry - you'd buy oil, batter, etc. and AZCA would reimburse you. Dave, Larry and Bill won't be able to run the fry this year, but Dave has offered to lend his fish fry gear so all we need are people to run it and bring supplies mentioned.
* Need everyone to sign up for potluck - bring a main dish, or side, or dessert. Need 1 person to bring plates, bowls, napkins, and plasticware.
* James - running the tournament and announcement of winners
* Tommy - running the raffle and doing treasurer stuff (i.e. reimbursing members for 1 night camping)
* Timbo - helping with the tournament, live well checks, etc.

Other info: There were no group sites available for reservation by the AZCA or individuals ahead of time. AZCA members will need to secure their own campsite when they arrive. The AZCA treasurer (Tommy Rufrano) will reimburse you for 1 night of camping fees, a benefit of being a member of the club. Recall that alongside the BHCC tournament is the Let's Talk Fishin' tournament. James has coordinated with LTF and made it possible for people to fish one or both tournaments. See the official rules/signup form and his note about the tournament for extra info. Also, we'd love this event to bring together the group and any youth members attending. Bring your kids, bring your families, and bring your outdoor games to share for Friday and Saturday nights.  And don't forget to bring cash for the raffle.  We have top notch rods, Canyon cooler, AZ LeadWorks prize packs, Mudshark Marine prizes, Get Out and Fish crappie baits, and much more.  The raffle helps fund the AZCA with regard to tournament permit fees, insurance, hosting website, etc.

Useful Links:
* BHCC Event Page: https://azcrappie.com/events-and-tournaments/bob-hirsch-crappie-classic/
* BHCC Forum Topic: https://forum.azcrappie.com/index.php/topic,5247.0.html
* Note from James Tournament Director: https://azcrappie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_BHCC_NoteFromTournamentDirector.pdf
* AZCA Members Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/960745775531622

#20

All Other Lakes / September AZ Crappie Fishing R...

Last post by OneBlade - September 28, 2025, 10:51 AM

September 2025 Crappie Fishing Report

The following up-to-date report was provided by AZ Crappie Sniper Guide Service. If you're interested in a guided trip for crappie contact Randy Howton at 623-640-9193 and randyhowton@yahoo.com.  Randy's guide service was mentioned in Crappie NOW, the biggest online crappie magazine publication in the US.

Alamo Lake
You can find crappie on the bottom off rocky points in 20-25ft deep using minnows or jigs.  Since mid-summer the crappie have now started to move into trees and you'll find them more near the tops of trees than on the bottom.

Bartlett Lake
Crappie fishing is still great. Since the summer, fish have started to move out deeper. The bigger crappie are closer to bottom in schools. Water level is low so try fishing Yellow Cliffs as well as crappie were found going towards the main lake.

Lake Pleasant
Bigger schools of crappie have moved in some in 20-25ft deep using jigs or minnows. You'll need to cover ground and hit lots of trees until you find the tree loaded with crappie. If you're on the hunt for a bigger crappie, you might find a few in more shallow water.

Roosevelt Lake
Lots of crappie in 25-35ft of water on the tops of the AZGFD habitats. Minnows working great but jigs also work well.

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