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Pawpaw Pete Fishing
United States
Приєднався 2 лют 2014
Since many states separate us these days, this channel is a place to share my outdoor videos with friends and family. Of course everyone is welcome, but I’m not a professional UA-camr, so please set your expectations accordingly. Comments for things you’d like to see or suggestions for improvement are more than welcomed. Enjoy the videos.
Fall Brush Piles are Giving Up Big Crappie Ross Barnett
Main lake limit of Ross Barnett slabs!
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Exploring Ledges for Fall Crappie
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Continued exploring new ledges and found some real nice slabs!
Stout Slabs are Biting at Ross Barnett - 11/2/2024
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Revisited some recently discovered brush piles and scoped out some new territory...the day did not disappoint! Caught numerous toads exploring new ledges in the main lake!
Calm Fall Day; Loaded Brush Piles - Ross Barnett Crappie
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Another productive scouting trip found a bunch of new brush piles. The bite was tough due to warmer weather/water, but we still landed some great crappie!
Ross Barnett Crappie are Getting Chunky Fall 2024
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Explored more of Ross Barnett's main lake area. Focused on ledges and "lakes". Caught some dandies! The Fall bite is hot, and fish bellies are bulging!
Smashing Ross Barnett Crappie - Fall 2024
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Took the day off work to explore some new areas of the Rez. Due to wind/waves, I don't get to spend as much time fishing the main lake as I'd like, but today those factors cooperated! The day did not disappoint!
Ross Barnett Crappie Early Fall Transition 2024
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One of those rare days on the Rez where the wind is not blowing and the current isn't moving. Crappie were stacked up on structure just waiting to be caught...
Ross Barnett Crappie Early July
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Finally finished processing the video from this early July trip. Hope you enjoy!
Ross Barnett Crappie - Main Lake Mid July
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Nice calm day to explore new territory on the Rez! Found some really fired up crappie sitting on brush piles!
Quick Trip Ross Barnett Summer Crappie
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Caught a few this morning before the boat traffic made fishing nearly impossible. It was a good morning nonetheless!!
Smashing Summer Slabs Ross Barnett
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Great day on the Rez putting into practice some recommendations Brad Chappell made on a recent guide trip. One slab was just over 2 pounds!
Found a few Summer Crappie at Ross Barnett Jun 2024
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Caught some nice Ross Barnett slabs on a calm summer day in mid Jun.
Crappie Plus a few Surprises at Ross Barnett - Mid May 2024
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The bite at Ross Barnett has been a bit tough these last few weeks, but we still put a few slabs in the boat...
Ross Barnett - Early Post Spawn Crappie 2024
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Focused on creek channel ledges containing brush piles/structure between 8-12'. Very productive day! No giants, but the majority were solid 12-14" fish.
Quick Trip on a Windy Ross Barnett Afternoon
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Quick Trip on a Windy Ross Barnett Afternoon
Quality Crappie at Ross Barnett Spring 2024
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Quality Crappie at Ross Barnett Spring 2024
Mid April Day on Ross Barnett 20240413
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Mid April Day on Ross Barnett 20240413
Windy Day After Heavy Rain Mar 9, 2024
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Windy Day After Heavy Rain Mar 9, 2024
Slaying Grenada Lake Crappie - Fall 2023
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Slaying Grenada Lake Crappie - Fall 2023
Just More Fishin - Still Working Out Sound Issues
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Just More Fishin - Still Working Out Sound Issues
Would yo mind going through your Live Scope settings?
Hi Pat! Let me know if you’re wanting a separate video…would be happy to make if that’s what you’d like. That said, I just ran down to the garage and fired up Livescope to get you a quick answer…. Here are the settings from the Thanksgiving video (11/23/24): Gain: 69 (adjust regularly to meet the needs of the day) Depth Range: adjust to see the bottom but no more Sonar Setup: Color Scheme: Amber Color Gain: 74% (adjust regularly to meet the needs of the day) Color Limit: Default Trails: Off Bottom Fill: Off Sonar Layout: Grid Overlay: Hide Scroll History: Hide Onscreen Control: Show Reverse Range: Hide Compress Range: Off Noise Reject: Med (adjust to meet the needs of the day…) TVG: Off Ghost Reject: Auto or Off (it was on Auto on 11/23) Overlay Data: Whatever your prefs are (just determines what info shows on the screen) Installation: Install depth: 2 feet (adjust to your actual install depth) Stabilization: Auto Orientation: Forward Focus: Auto Fresh Hope that helps!
@@pawpawpete Thanks,,I'm always playing around with my settings
My pleasure Pat! Happy Thanksgiving!!!
I’m sure those ladies appreciated them copy very very much. That was a beautiful set of crappy. Happy Thanksgiving to you. I hope you and yours merry Christmas too.
Indeed! Thanks so much!
A great day indeed! When I walked outside Saturday morning I kicked myself in the rear for not going…. ✌️❤️🎣
Thanks Chris! Hopefully you’ll get back out there soon!
What day was this video made? Also, seems like this is the first video I've see where you were using a 16ft Black Diamond pole. That's twice as long as what you usually use. How do you like using that long of a pole? I got a 14ft HT pole, but it is a lot heavier than the B & M Black Diamond poles.
Hi Ken! That was last Saturday (11/23). I like the Black Diamond. They just weren’t chasing the casted jigs. I really prefer casting, but the Black Diamond is great for dead-sticking, which is what they wanted last Sat…
Epic day!
Yessir!!!
Never crappie fished at the reservoir until I started watching your channel and a few others that fish there. I went last weekend and brought home 13 and all were over 12". Threw back several. If they weren't over 12 I didn't keep them. So look forward to going back.
Sounds like you’re getting pretty “dialed in”! Way to go!!!
thats a big limit of crappie thanks for weighing the big ones i caught a 15 1/8 inch white and was wondering about what it weighed "nice video"
That’s a slab! Way to go! Thanks, Ronnie!
Awesome day. I’m sure they really appreciated the fish.
Definitely!
Banner day!
For sure!!!
Great video. First time watching your channel. I watch alot of people's crappie fishing. You may know 1 that fishes your lake that also does UA-cam. Older gentlemen that goes by crappie bytes. That's a big wide open lake
Welcome! And thanks so much for your comments! Will have to look up Crappie Bytes!
@ when does that lake usually start get warmer for spawning around 60° in the spring time?
@Boomhauer-fu2ob Last few years, the water temp has hit 60 around mid Mar according to my log book…
Looks windy and cold. You're bundled up! Glad you were not keeping them. Save some for me.,
It was rather chilly and windy for sure!!!
Really enjoy your videos. Like your style. That’s some nice fish. Exploring is fun to find new places. Always need a lot of places to try. Thanks again for the videos. Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks Chad!
Another awesome video. Appreciate you doing them.
Thanks, Chad!
Those were some solid fish for sure. Looked like a perfect day also weather wise.
It really was a great day to be on the Rez! Thanks for your comments, Chad!
I don't need to see you dip the crappie with the dip net, just catch the crappie.That's what I'm watching for.
Hi Baaron! Thanks for your comment. I appreciate your thoughts.
Great video as always thanks for sharing
Thanks, Billy!
@ yes sir
Mr Pete I’ll be out there tomorrow what you think the lake will be like with 7 mph max wind ?
If I’ve learned anything about Ross Barnett over the past 4 years, it’s that the weather forecast is a good starting point, but it’s rarely accurate, so we really need to be prepared to make adjustments when we get out there. The wind (and current) really do heavily influence where I fish, especially since my boat is only 17 and a half feet long. I’d encourage you to have a plan, but be flexible and make whatever adjustments you need to once you’re on the water. Stay safe, and have an incredible day!
@ thank you only 9 keepers today a couple 15” but mostly 12” fish. Never found them stacking up yet the ones I caught where mostly off brush and alone or with 2 to 3 others
Thank you sir for getting out there and taking us with you. Keep up the fishing. Love you sir Get to feeling better
Thanks, Jonathan! Love you too!!!
Headed there now be there Friday and Monday
Awesome! Enjoy your time snatching slabs! Hopefully I’ll be out there on Saturday…. Let us know how you do!
@ thank sir will do
They were hitting on a 1/32 oz gray-bodied hand-tied hair jig with a white head yesterday under overcast skies. 10-12’ deep in 12-20 fow (some were sitting in the mud)-since the weather warmed up, they seem to be relating to structure again (more than suspending as you would expect in the fall)…
Nice save us old guys gotta be careful
Totally agree!!! The boat pitched, and caught me off guard that time!!! That was the closest I’ve ever come to going in. Hope it never happens again, but as you said-we gotta be careful!!!
Nice fish after tangled line 👌
Thanks, Randy!
Nice fish after
Thanks!
Invite me sometimes I live in byram - and I have a bass boat that I use to fish for everything except bass lol :-)
Hi there! Do you get up to the Rez often?
awesome job buddy. Very detailed videos.
Thanks, Robbie!
As a guy who fishes Ross Barnett regularly, I cannot figure out where you are lol.
lol! There’s a lot of water out there! Thanks for watching, Corey!!!
Another great video! It sure was calm on that day in the video. Looks like some big brush piles.
Thanks, Ken! It was incredibly calm! Definitely found some “keeper” brush piles! Looking forward to checking them out again in the future! Hope to see you out there sometime!
That’s a pretty awesome video Sir. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Roundawg! Sure do appreciate that!
I went with a buddy this past Saturday. Caught some 14 and 15 inch fish on structure. You are right, they are full of shad. Always enjoy your videos.
That's awesome, Ken! Thanks for your comment!
Hi. What type of live scope fish finder are you using?
Hello! It’s a Garmin Echomap Ultra 126sv.
Love to see you easing the fish back in the water 🤣👍
It’s always interesting to see how they respond to being released!
Looks like you had a great trip! ✌️❤️🎣
Sure did, Chris! Thanks for watching!
I always enjoy your videos. I'm planning to be out there tomorrow.
Thanks, Ken! Go get ‘um!!!
@@pawpawpete A buddy & I managed to catch 26 crappie today! Fished Ross Barnett main lake around brush piles and some open water crappie.
@KenWalker-g7z Sweet! Way to go Ken! Great job!!!
What trolling motor are u using paw paw
Hi Randy! It’s an Ultrex…
Here are the specifics: Minn Kota Ultrex Bow Mount Trolling Motor with i-Pilot US2 - 24/80/45 SKU: 2358085
Enjoyed your video great LS views.
Thanks so much!
Very nice crappies keep the videos coming
Thanks Michael!
I always enjoy your videos. In this video you are up river. Do the fish move up river during this time of year? I've still been in the main lake on calm days, but haven't had the success I expected.
Thanks Ken! It’s probably a little early for the main migration, but there are always fish up river. It’s just a matter of finding them day to day depending on the conditions. I definitely prefer fishing the main lake, but when it gets too windy, like in this video, I won’t hesitate to head up river.
Nice video Sir! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much Roundawg! It’s my pleasure to share! Thanks for watching!
Great video. Really enjoyed it. So with all those dots on the screen how do you know which ones are crappie and which ones are actually close to your lure? How do you find them in that big lake?
Hi Roundawg! Thanks for your comment and questions! During the summer and early fall, many crappie can be found schooled up around structure. They start “roaming” and “suspending” in the fall, so open water becomes the key. If you look at the thumbnail of the Early Fall Transition video, you’ll see a bunch of fish clustered around the tree trunk (aka “stickup”). For the most part, those would be crappie. Crappie tend to have a rounded/football shape, and time on the water using Livescope will help you dial in what you’re seeing. (Although yesterday when I found a brush pile holding what I thought were crappie-it was very surprising when I reeled in an 11” bass.) So knowing what fish you’re seeing on the screen isn’t 100% foolproof-but again, time/experience will help you get better at it. The lure is close to the fish if both the fish and the lure are the same “brightness” on the screen. If the lure is faint, but the fish is bright, the lure is not as close to the fish as it could be. Experimenting with the settings on your graph will help you dial in your picture. As you might have concluded, cast-accuracy is very important, especially when it’s windy or the current is flowing swiftly. Finding the crappie in the first place can be a day-to-day challenge. Water temperature, time of day, weather/current, and other factors all play a role in where the crappie “might be”. They move around all the time, and you have to “find” them every time you go out. Just keep moving/looking, marking structure along the way so you can check those areas another time. Using your electronics (navigational view) to set colored depth ranges can be very helpful (also remember to set the lake level “offset” so your charts are calibrated). Generally speaking, I target areas from 8-21 feet of water on the Rez (in the fall, I tend to focus on 8-15 feet of water, and in the summer and winter, 12-21 feet). That’s still a bunch of water, but it also eliminates a ton. Again, time on the water will help you discover areas that hold fish vs. areas that don’t. For crappie, structure (including brush/timber, ledges, rip rap, bridge pylons, etc.) is key. And there’s plenty of structure in the Rez. Just be very careful when boating around those areas! I usually only fish flooded timber on calm water days, but there’s plenty of other totally submerged structure that isn’t hazardous to you or your boat. Explore! I usually spend at least an hour or two per trip “scouting” new areas and marking brush piles/structure. If you’re not already watching “Today’s Bite” with Brad Chappell, I’d highly recommend tuning in Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm central time on Facebook (Crappie Connection) or UA-cam. Brad is a phenomenal guide and is an expert in crappie and the Rez. I’ve learned a ton from him. Sorry that was so long, but hopefully it helps. Good luck out there!
@@pawpawpete wow. Thank you for all the info. I watched a few more of your vids and got started watching one of Chappell’s videos. They are very entertaining and full of information. I put Livescope on my boat back in may and have only been out a handful of times. To be honest I have yet to catch a fish using LS. I generally get frustrated and go back to my tried and true side imaging and fan casting techniques. Yesterday while on the lake I was determined to not abandon FFS. I got skunked. lol. However, I did get some follows and that brought on a great deal of hope! Anyway, thank you again for the follow up and I’m sure I’ll be in touch more. Keep up the good work on the videos. I really enjoy your channel. I have fished my entire life and I have to say sometimes I enjoy watching people fish as much as I do fishing myself.
@Roundawg - Glad you’re enjoying the videos! Keep practicing and doing what you’re doing. You’ll get Livescope dialed in the more you use it. Watching UA-cam videos about Livescope and even going on a guide trip specifically to learn to use Livescope can supercharge your experience, but there’s no substitute for time on the water…go get ‘um!
My name is Michael Lockhart I had just subscribed to your channel . I am a big crappie fisherman myself .
Welcome Michael! Thanks for subscribing!
@@mikelockhart1827 welcome buddy
Paw Paw what livescope do you have 32 or 34 and what type of boat do you have??
Hi Maurice! I actually have both…. The 34 is mounted to the trolling motor. That’s the one I ran the entire “Early Fall Transition” video. I use that setup in calm water or when open water sniping/deadsticking. But if I just want to let spot lock “do it’s thing” while I sit over a brush pile in heavier wind/wave situations, I switch over to the 32 which is mounted to a pole (you can see the 32 on the port side (stowed) in that same video). The boat is a 2021 Tracker 175TF. Wish I would have gotten the 195 now, but still very happy with the 175…
Every time a fish chases my bait for more than a few feet they won’t bite. Any suggestions to what I can do differently?
So many factors! But generally speaking when that happens to me, I’ll change the profile of the jig body (upsize or downsize) and/or the color. Keep the retrieve rate constant or even speed up slightly when they start to chase. Don’t slow down or stop! Keep changing profile/color/retrieve rate until you find something they’ll commit to. I’m a firm believer in using crappie nibbles as well. But if you cycle through four our five different baits and they still won’t commit, it may be time to move on to other, more active fish…
How do you know the current flow?
Here you go…. water.noaa.gov/gauges/jsnm6
Looks like you had a good trip!
Sure did! Thanks, Chris!
Niceeee
Thanks!
I'm loving the peacefulness and beautiful nature in your videos!!!!
Glad you enjoyed them, Sandy!
Thank You Sir!
My pleasure!
What type net are you using? It looks very light weight.
www.hawgfishing.com/
I've never fished in the Barnett. Coming down this weekend and will be fishing from a motorized kayak. Any suggestions where to go
Hi Jerry! The Big Lake area near Brown’s Landing or the Pelahatchie Creek would be my choices during the summer if I was in a yak. Unfortunately, those spots are at complete opposite ends of Ross Barnett. I suppose another option, would be to put in a Ratliff Ferry and fish the ledges/structure up there or even to shoot docks in one of the harbors (although I’m personally not a fan of that)… Fishing Barnett in a yak, even motorized, could be very challenging, especially in the summer with all the added boat traffic/constant wakes. The good news is that they’re not letting much water through the spillway, so current flow should be minimal. Final Thoughts: Big Lake should be a bit more protected, but still offers good ledges and structure. Pelahatchie Creek area offers the ledges and structure, but will see more boat traffic…just not as much as up river or the main lake. Hope that helps. Good luck to you! Pete
@@pawpawpete thanks
My pleasure Jerry. Hope you do well out there!
Nice video
Thanks!
Thanks for the video maybe I will run into you on barnett one day
That would be awesome!
I really enjoy your videos. I'm learning Livescope and fish Ross Barnett. Thanks for showing me some new places up the Pearl River out of the main lake.
Glad you’re enjoying the videos! That main lake can be rough. Good luck out there!