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#61

Spring Crappie Fest / Re: 2026 Spring Crappie Fest R...

Last post by OneBlade - March 29, 2026, 04:27 PM

A few more pictures from Saturday's weigh-in for both AZCA and LTF crappie tournaments, provided by Tracy and Theresa from LTF.  https://www.letstalkfishin.com/

#62

Spring Crappie Fest / Re: 2026 Spring Crappie Fest R...

Last post by OneBlade - March 29, 2026, 02:55 PM

And thank you to the following business and individuals who donated to the Arizona Crappie Association for this event:

* Scheels Chandler (Michelle Johnson): $225 worth of Gift Cards for the tournament winners
* Mudshark Marine (Brian Bernard): 1 Lithium Ionic 4-Bank 12V 10A Charger
* AZ Crappie Sniper Guide Service (Randy Howton, Tim Mraz): 1 BnM 8' Pole, 1 Sam Heaton 7' Pole
* Get Out & Fish (Richard Johnson): 2 AZ Crappie Sniper Crappie Kits
* James Rollins: 2 Waterproof Rain Jackets
* Ben Nesiu: 2 360 Swivel Stable Hunting/Livescope Chairs
* Ellen Rokusek: 1 Hand Painted Crappie Picture
* Let's Talk Fishin' (Tracy & Theresa Purtee): Ran both AZCA and LTF crappie tournaments, doing the livewell checks, morning send-off, took pictures, and did the weigh-in. They also let the AZCA use their mic/speaker and stage for the meeting and raffle.

And thank you to following business who gave the Arizona Crappie Association a discounted price for the following raffle item:
* Liars Korner: Shimano XLS Xt Reel

Please show your support to these local businesses by using their services or stores when you can and be sure and mention your thanks from the Arizona Crappie Association.

#63

Spring Crappie Fest / Re: 2026 Spring Crappie Fest S...

Last post by OneBlade - March 29, 2026, 02:32 PM

For results and pictures, see https://forum.azcrappie.com/index.php/topic,5353.0.html

#64

Spring Crappie Fest / 2027 Spring Crappie Fest April...

Last post by OneBlade - March 29, 2026, 02:32 PM

Per club vote, the 2027 Spring Crappie Fest will be at Alamo Lake on Saturday, April 3, 2027. Hope to see you all there.

#65

Spring Crappie Fest / Re: 2026 Spring Crappie Fest R...

Last post by OneBlade - March 29, 2026, 02:30 PM

Also a few more pictures....

#66

Spring Crappie Fest / 2026 Spring Crappie Fest Resul...

Last post by OneBlade - March 29, 2026, 02:28 PM

From James Rollins, the AZCA tournament director:

We had 8 teams compete this year. We had a beautiful start and launched just after 6:00 am. We all had to endure some windy conditions mid morning but almost everyone was on fish.

The win this year goes to team Crappietiers (Florin Nesiu & Andrew Nesiu) with a weight of 10.37 lbs they also had the Wild Willy Big Crappie of 1.77 lbs. They won $160 plus a $50 Scheels gift card. 2nd place was captured by David Toyne with 9.92 lbs winning him $96 plus a $50 Scheels gift card, 3rd place went to Team Gotcha (JT Butler & Matthew Picklesimer) with 9.43 lbs, winning them $64 plus a $75 Scheels gift card.

Rounding out the rest of the field;
8.66 lbs - AZ Slab Hunters (James N Mary Rollins & Gilbert Seballos)
8.49 lbs - 4 guys in a little boat (Tommy Rufrano, Larry Larson & Frank Kroeher)
8.07 lbs - No Ski (Scott Wisniewski & Josh Wisniewski)
7.42 lbs - One Blade (Matt Rokusek & Bill Poppert)

Rounding out field was Team Slab Maxxers (Nicholas Mason & Lukas Laramio) who competed in their first Arizona Crappie Association tournament.

Congratulations to all the winners and hope to see everyone next year.

The Spring Crappie Fest will be at Alamo again next year, April 3, 2027, and we plan to have the large group site next year.

#67

Spring Crappie Fest / Re: 2026 Spring Crappie Fest S...

Last post by OneBlade - March 26, 2026, 07:04 AM

Alamo Lake rustic site D101 is available for this weekend as the last one in the D loop in case you want to make a last minute decision and come up.  Some full hookup sites also available in the C loop.  Hope to see you all there.  https://azstateparks.com/reserve/#alamo-lake/camping

#68

Spring Crappie Fest / Re: Spring Crappie Fest 2026 -...

Last post by OneBlade - March 22, 2026, 12:28 PM

Unfortunately, we were not able to pull together the resources this year to do the fish fry potluck.  Hopefully we can return this long standing tradition for the next event.

#69

Spring Crappie Fest / Re: 2026 Spring Crappie Fest S...

Last post by OneBlade - March 22, 2026, 12:27 PM

This Saturday, March 28th, is the Arizona Crappie Association's Spring Crappie Fest, held at Alamo Lake and open to the public: https://azcrappie.com/events-and-tournaments/spring-crappie-fest/.

Many AZCA members will be camping din the D loop but we'll have members in all of the campgrounds. Book your campsite ASAP as they are filling up fast (https://azstateparks.com/reserve/#alamo-lake/camping).

Saturday is the tournament and tournament director James Rollins will take entries starting Wednesday up through 5:30am on the tournament day.  The Let's Talk Fishing team has also planned a crappie tournament and anglers are open to enter one or both tournaments if they'd like.  See the tournament director note for more details:  https://azcrappie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_SCF_TournamentDirectorNote-1.pdf.

After the tournament winners are announced and trophies presented, we'll hold the open meeting where prospects interesting in joining the AZCA can attend and become members.  We'll then hold our big raffle giving out over $600 worth of prizes.  Bring cash to the weigh-in so you can participate and win some amazing prizes!!

Unfortunately, we were unable to pull together the resources this year to hold the fish fry potluck, so you are all on your own for Saturday dinner.  Hopefully we can return this long standing tradition for the next event.

The AZCA officers and members hope to see you all there!

#70

San Carlos / San Carlos 3/19/2026

Last post by OneBlade - March 19, 2026, 06:56 PM

San Carlos did not disappoint.  My son was off on spring break and found a day he had free to get up there once more before the lake likely dries up this summer.  Coordinated with Patrick and we caravaned up there early.  At the boat ramp 6:30am already a line - wow.  Livescope lit up with lots of fish ranging from loners to 2s, 3s, 4s, to balls of baitfish.  We caught most of ours on the 16ft poles with double-rig minnows, but did catch a few targeting them with Livescope.  Caught them everywhere and saw others catching as well.  Depth in the middle maybe 20-25ft. Kept 20 for the freezer and my dad and let the rest go.