New Guy @ Herrington

[crappiepappy]

Appreciate the crappie encouragement, gentlemen. That's what I wanted to hear.

I'm down about a mile from King's Mill.

Who knows if the Bryant Camp ramp is a pay ramp? I imagine with KU owning the area, it and all the others will be. Not too cheap to pay my part and the businesses need support I guess but as I am closing in on retirement time, daily access could get costly.

As I understand it ... ALL the ramps are "pay" ramps. Some charge $10, some less. KU conrols the water, but all the land is private, which is why they can charge for using the ramps. I do believe, however, that an annual pass for launching can be purchased from some Marina's (at least you used to be able to).

We had this very same discussion back in 2008, on a Crappie fishing website that I'm a member of ... and even people that didn't, or never would fish Herrington, were outraged at the launch ramp fee hike.

... pappy

[KiK]

As I understand it ... ALL the ramps are "pay" ramps. Some charge $10, some less. KU conrols the water, but all the land is private, which is why they can charge for using the ramps. I do believe, however, that an annual pass for launching can be purchased from some Marina's (at least you used to be able to).

We had this very same discussion back in 2008, on a Crappie fishing website that I'm a member of ... and even people that didn't, or never would fish Herrington, were outraged at the launch ramp fee hike.

... pappy

Thanks, CPappy. I'm going to visit a few around here and see if I can't do a yearly thing with one of them. I've got at least 3 that I know of in rock throwing distance.

Don't know how many CrappiePappys are around the interwebs in KY but I think I recently ogled some old pics of one of your crappie fishing excursions. IIRC, it was in the Wilmore area somewhere...maybe the river. Wherever it was, you & the wife/partner had plenty of fish to clean. My freezer's bout empty so I'm gonna have to get busy.

[Drew1233]

I believe this is where we/I will be fishing the KSHAA fishing regional. Coach told me its a deep clear water pit. Doesnt hold many fish. Ive heard the spring time/ winter jerk bait might do the trick We will be lucky to pul in a keeper fish. Make sure to keep us updated on fishing conditions! Thanks, drew

[bayouboogie50]

It's not quiet that tough. Usually takes 8-10 lbs to win a tourney. More if someone has a good kicker

I believe this is where we/I will be fishing the KSHAA fishing regional. Coach told me its a deep clear water pit. Doesnt hold many fish. Ive heard the spring time/ winter jerk bait might do the trick We will be lucky to pul in a keeper fish. Make sure to keep us updated on fishing conditions! Thanks, drew

[Drew1233]

It's not quiet that tough. Usually takes 8-10 lbs to win a tourney. More if someone has a good kicker

That's always good to know. If anyone has any good bait/ presentation tips I'd love to know if anyone wants to share or pm me. Thanks, drew

[KiK]

That wasn't me, seeing as how I don't fish the river .... and I'm not married, nor have I ever taken a picture of Crappie with a female "partner" ... LOL !!

Yes, there does seem to be a few people using "crappiepappy" as their moniker !!

Definitely wouldn't be the first time I was mistaken and apparently I was. It's been a while but the aforementioned crappie slayer was def fishing with a female partner & had an impressive catch he showed. I did Google the images for your handle. I'll be monitoring your chatter so if you have secrets, better not post em here.