Likes Likes:  0
Thanks Thanks:  0
HaHa HaHa:  0
Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: 52 to 55 degrees seems to be my favorite

  1. 11-12-2011, 11:42 AM #1
    rodneyver's Avatar
    rodneyver
    rodneyver is offline Slabmaster II
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Illinois
    Posts
    163
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default 52 to 55 degrees seems to be my favorite


    Just curious what everyone thinks. I have my best luck for big slabs around 52 to 55 degrees, but for lots of small to average crappie its around 70 to 75. Whats your favorite and whats your logic.
    The fish you release may be a kids fish of a lifetime!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 11-12-2011, 03:08 PM #2
    rtark's Avatar
    rtark
    rtark is offline Crappie Wall Hanger II
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Dardanelle, Arkansas
    Posts
    903
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    For sure we catch good size fish in temps from 48 - 55 degrees. but pre-spawn in 60-68 aint too shabby. My favorite is the colder water because when you do find the bigguns they will be bunched up and you can have a massacre. No mosquitos, gnats or warm weather fishermen. No jet skis or water skiers. Only dedicated crappie fishermen.
    It ain't nuttin but luck.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 11-12-2011, 06:27 PM #3
    CrappiePro's Avatar
    CrappiePro
    CrappiePro is offline Crappie.com Legend
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Conway AR
    Posts
    6,254
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I have caught my best stringers in 60-70, but i enjoy the cooler weather/water bite the most.
    BATES FIELD & STREAM PRO STAFF, MAYFLOWER AR
    CRAPPIEHOLIC APPERAL PRO STAFF
    If Your Big Crappie Star Bound, Let Me Warn You It's a Long Hard Ride. CP
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 11-12-2011, 07:34 PM #4
    NIMROD's Avatar
    NIMROD
    NIMROD is offline Crappie.com Legend - Kids Corner Moderator
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    Plainview, / Russellville , Arkansas
    Posts
    17,085
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Here warmer weather produces best. I love post spawn in 80 degree water. Weather most stable and fishing is consistant unlike most other times. Yea prespawn and spawn can be great but too unpredictable with unstable weather.
    Moderator of Beginners n Mentoring forum
    Takeum Jigs

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 11-12-2011, 07:42 PM #5
    xring's Avatar
    xring
    xring is offline Crappie Wall Hanger II
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Dardanelle, Arkansas
    Posts
    979
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    My best stringers have always been late winter,,when the winter kill comes off on the shad seems ideal...and as someone above said, they bunch up tight on deep cover...vertical jigging works best then. Hopefully, I can still find a few. I do love the spawn,,as most do,,but for big ole good'ns...I'll take winter.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 11-12-2011, 08:23 PM #6
    creekslick's Avatar
    creekslick
    creekslick is offline Moderator AR Forum
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Greers Ferry, Arkansas, United States
    Posts
    9,022
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    The hotter the better for me but I troll cranks.

    WALLY MARSHALL PRO STAFF
    CATCHIN' CRAPPIE GUIDE SERVICE
    CREEKS ROD TRANSPORT RACK
    870-307-2572
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 11-12-2011, 08:33 PM #7
    gabowman
    gabowman is offline Super Moderator * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Elberton, Georgia
    Posts
    39,166
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Into the winter the bigger fish start showing up more regularly and the littler fish are putting on weight too. Fish are starting to thicken up and growing shoulders even now. I'd say the biggest fish I catch is during or right before the spawn though.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

BACK TO TOP