I'll have to make sure I introduce myself to you. Maybe you can give me some pointers.

I'm sure it will be the opposite...I'm a newbie. I drive a black F-150...see you Saturday....

Andy

Looking forward to the Cabelas seminar in December....

All,

I thought I'd share this option for anyone who has space constraints and wants to store ice fishing gear. I installed this RACOR storage solution (Photo below) about 6 weeks ago and have to say that I'm very impressed with it. The shelf winds up and down using a winch that can be driven by a battery drill. To load the sled I just back my truck into the garage and slide the sled off the shelf and onto the tuck. Unloading is as simple - just the reverse. The shelf can hold up to 200lbs and cost $130. It took 2hrs to install the unit however; this time was extended do to installing 2x4"s  to accommodate joist spacing issues.

I modified the shelf by cable tying a sheet of plexiglass to the shelf - this will help sliding the sled on/off (especially when I get runners for the sled).

A good solution if you have space issues like I do.

Andy

That's similar to what I did tonight, saw a red mark on the vex at 13ft, slowly brought my bait up to around 12ft and the crappie inhaled it. I was surprised that I did spook the fish.

Hi All,

What depth would you normally find crappie?

I've been catching mainly white bass on the bottom at the last two Alum Creek tourneys. Yesterday I caught 2 crappies on the bottom 9" and 7." Tonight I noticed a lot of activity n my flasher half way up the water column (~13ft depth vs 25ft total depth). Out of interest I pulled up my bait to 13ft and caught a crappie. One major difference was that tonight I did see bait fish breaking the surface around me. This didn't happen yesterday.

Any thoughts/advice greatly appreciated.....

Andy

I can't wait to be there too! Been looking forwards to the event all week. Today is going to be a long long day! See everyone tomorrow....

I caught 5 white bass. Most I've caught at Alum (2yr novice). It was a great day though! The weather was kind to us and there was a good turnout ~20 anglers. My first tournament at Alum too. Looking forward to more!

Andy