So you’re fishing the knees west of black hammock. Everybody rapes that area. Lol. Why didn’t you fish the soldiers creek pads ??

I have to agree with Bob when it comes to the National Tournament Orginizations working together. When they view each other as competitors, and trying to out do each other to get more for themselves, they are not helping the crappie fishing industry at all. Bob's willingness to be CREATIVE and COOPERATIVE is the right direction to go for the future of not just crappie fishing, but the whole fishing industry.

Bream are the hardest pulling fish per pound i believe.

They have since sprayed and killed that vegetation

I had the pleasure meeting Mike last year in Lake Jessup. Great guy. Looking forward to seeing you on the water this season as well. 😊

Yup

When was this filmed?

oh wow, those are some beautiful slabs in Florida for sure. That is some good eating.

Great podcast. The potential for crappie tournament trails is limitless and transparency like this is what will make them thrive.

Great podcast! It’s what I was wanting to learn about the fishing the crappie tournaments, I’m just getting started in fishing tournaments and have met a lot of good people that have been very helpful on how to fish for crappie tournaments. Love your show very informative!

Nice show and nice slab specks Russ & Mike. I bought the Russ Bailey Roo kit. My first bait of choice when I go out for the first time of 2025.

Great podcast Russ, I loved hearing Bob talk about the pioneer events or even possible doing an amateur and pioneer league or division. I would love to hear more talk about this.

Awesome video thanks

Beautiful fish Russ, some of the prettiest colored crappie in the country

GREAT GREAT SHOW OF CATCHING BIG BEAUTIFUL BLACK CRAPPIE!!! My Goodness!!!!

The Roo 😊can’t wait to try them. Awesome show again Russ

Great show Russ

Nice crappie Russ enjoyed the video.

ACC🥰 Shouldn't you be promoting Brush Pile?

Great job!!! I got to get back down there

Great show just focus more on the bite and not them talking. I rather see the line and the brush and just listen to them talking

Show them fishing more than them talking. Focus more on the bite not them talking. Please

I fished that general area back in the early 1990s. I put in at Low Falls. Back then the grass mats were much worse and made navigation difficult. I fished "around" the grass and only caught a few. Then I saw some locals run their boat onto the grass mats. They left their motor running and used a rake similar to the one in the video to make holes to fish through. Then they beat the grass all around them. After that, they shut off the motor and started fishing through the holes they made. They would catch five or six and they'd stop biting. Then they would start the motor and begin beating the grass for a few minutes and then start back fishing. They'd fish till they stopped biting and repeat. We pulled up in the grass after they left and beat the grass with a boat paddle and fished through the holes they made. We wore them out. It also works for shellcrackers and bream in general. The locals say the running motor and beating of the grass dislodged freshwater shrimp from the grass and triggered a feeding frenzy.

Hey russ meet you last year out good to see you out there again

OKC😊

There are no crappie on Jessup. They are actually specks.

Crappie run 8 to 9lbs each

Awesome video thanks for sharing...Happy Holidays

great show guys. That sure looked fun. Can't wait to get on some Louisiana slabs. Waiting for my truck to get repaired.

I love that green-black- silver color

Which portage river?

C-Bass Lures Crapido Minow All Day! 🎣🎣🎣

We call that mowing your lawn 😊

How was that pecan pie Russ! I know he had to have brought you one!

they really turn on at dusk, the afternoon can be tough out there

Been missing your videos. Merry Christmas

I’ve booked two trips with Barney and we limited out both times. Barney is a great host and really puts you on the fish! If you want to catch fish book a trip.

Actually fishing in Dunn's Creek.

Before all the rich people from Dallas built houses all around the lake and ruined it, there was a huge Marina, and campgrounds. The cove near the bridge had a giant water slide, diving boards, and rope swings. There was a indoor dock that was loaded with crappie. You could go in there at 6:00 in the morning and catch a limit in less than an hour. Sad that it's all gone now.

Not sure how many times i've watched this, but every time I do, it sure makes me want to go fishing at Shenango. Thanks, Chaunc!

Awesome seeing my local fishing lake being fished!

I would like to know when a fishing Academy is gonna do some fishing in the north western part of the state or the Midwest

Biggest crappie I ever saw was on that lake. It was dead unfortunately. But it had to be 2.5 pounds. Maybe even 3. It was massive.

Kris is great guy and a great crappie fisherman! Yes he has fished lake Cumberland lots and Kris has caught some giants there.

How do I find out more about the BrushPile academy

I live in Jacksonville. It's the one lake I haven't fished. That changes real soon. Looking forward to catching me some sac au lait!

I’ve learned that if you bring that loop down to maybe an 1/8” you want have the issue of it looping on your jig.

Great show

Another great video! Thanks Russ

Russ you need a Brushpile Fishing jersey with a hood and gaiter. Cover up your ears and cheeks.