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Eloika was not very kind to us in June. Nothing like last year was. We went out 3 times and got 6 perch each time in 3-4 hours of fishing. Slow was an understatement. We hadn't even been back in 4 weeks. Last year at this time we were catching lots of nice crappie, so tonight we decided to try again and break the curse.

We got there at 5pm. We tried a couple spots and in 2 1/2 hours had exactly 1 bite. We watched 5 osprey circling and diving into the lake. They were catching fish, but we weren't. As the sun got low I FINALLY landed a fish. A nice 10+ inch crappie. Another 20 mins passed and Sammi got one in the boat. And a minute later I got a bass. The bite was on! By dark we had 14 crappies, 2 bass and a big catfish in the boat. We kept 6 of the crappies and the bass for dinner [all 9 1/2 to 12"] and let the rest go.

Our curse has been broken. Eloika likes us again ! :D

tmac03hog

8/10/2008 7:49:00 AM

Very nice crappie catch. I've had pretty good luck at Silver, Newman, and Long Lake with crappie but nothing at Eloika. Granted I've only lived here for a year and a half. I fished Eloika earlier this summer and could not find the crappie or perch. And without a trolling motor it makes navigating those weeds pretty tough. But I will be back this year for sure!! If anyone has had luck night fishing for crappie I would love to hear the best lakes for that? Thanks!

bazzdude

8/10/2008 11:03:00 AM

Nice job paul and sammi, the crappie killers are back.lol. May i ask you technigue and what you were using? I want to have a fish fry soon. I tried top waters a few weeks ago at eloika and had no luck, maybe not it is heating up huh> Thanks for the report.

crappie007

8/10/2008 6:09:00 PM

Nice Crappie.......

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