Kayak Trip Report, Mooresville Gravel Pits

[Ditch Basser]

I tried something new today since the wind was blowing like crazy. I fished the old Gravel Pits near Mooresville. Specifically dragging my kayak into the ones cut off from Limestone Creek. I found a few fish scattered on laydowns, isolated brush and the occasional old lily pad in 24 to 36 inches of water. I caught 60 plus, keeping a half limit for dinner. I ended up have a nice day salvaged from poor conditions. Best bait was a Bobby Garland in Chartreuse on a 1/32 jig head. Water was 65 degrees and very clear.

Good lessen on how much better Black Crappie are able to deal with shallow, warm water in the summer compared to the White Crappie. All the Blacks were thick and health. The Whites were long and very skinny. I also returned 6 Black Crappie that were over 14 inches.

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