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FISHING WITH DARL BLACK GUIDE SERVICE for 2018
As my Crappie guide trips wind down this week, I am already look-
ing ahead to the spring of 2018.
Next season I do not plan to start guiding for Crappies at Pymatun-
st
ing until May 1 and will continue to offer trips to Pymie until mid-
July. Then from mid-July to mid-September, I will focus on bluegill/
pumpkinseed/crappie trips at Conneaut Lake. Sometime in late
September, I will return to Pymie for fall crappies.
I will not be offering Walleye trips in 2018. Fellow Gamma Guide
Jeff Knapp at Keystone Connection may be offering early spring
Walleye trips to Pymie; check with him. Instead, during April I will
be focusing on C&R Smallmouth Bass at Pymie and Conneaut Lake. Pymie Fall Crappies 2017
When considering a possible guide trip in 2018, please be aware
that I am already receiving bookings so if you have a particular date in mind best to contact
me ASAP.
Furthermore, I will not be able to take reservations the week of May 13-19…that is PA Crap-
pie Camp Media Event at Pymatuning Lake and Shenango Lake. There will be a free public
seminar during that week put on by the crappie pros attending the event; while no cost to
attend, seating is limited and you must have an advanced ticket. More details in the spring.
Many people want to Crappie fish in May—this can be a very good shallow water spawn bite
when conditions are right. But we enjoy a more consistent bite after the spawn from June
through early July on Pymatuning. Weather fronts during month of May can play havoc day
to day on prespawn/spawn crappies.
If interested in Bluegills, I strongly recommend you book a summer trip
with me to Conneaut Lake. The average size of summer bluegill at Con-
neaut is better than Pymie, and you have a chance for some big Crap-
pies or a near-record size Pumpkinseed.
Next week I will draw a name for the Crappie Fishing Package being
awarded to one of my guests this past season. I will announce the win-
ner on Facebook and in the November 22 NW PA Fishing Report.
darlblack@windstream.net Cell 814-720-1407
Conneaut Lake Bluegill
