Beaver lake

[chris5084]

Newbie here. I recently had a friend take me trolling for crappie using crank baits . The bug has bit me! Is this something that can be done year round? What other options do I have for catching crappie. Any hot spot's to try? Most of my fishing has been done around the war eagle and 412 area. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thx

[chris5084]

Are there any Northwest Arkansas forum members.

[Cmj]

Welcome from Cabot. Sorry, i have no knowledge of that area. I vertical jig mostly so im no expert on cranking, but i think the cranking season is winding down. Maybe you can get creekslick to give you a few pointers. Or do a search on this forum for cranking 101 and you will find all you need to know.


(C.J.)

[bigtex]

Welcome from Springdale. I spider rig some at Beaver but have never had great success there so I can't help you much. I prefer fishing Sequoyah or Bob Kidd.

[Cmj]

Oh, one more thing. Cranking is EXPENSIVE and seasonal. There are other methods that equally effective and satisfying to get you started. Such as single poling or even spider rigging. This requires a lot of equipment as well but the baits aren't 5-12 dollars a piece and you can pretty much use this method year round. Nothing wrong with crank baits, just be prepaired to pay because you never have enough! This is the same with all methods though. I am about to have to buy another tackle box to store all of the stuff that i don't use!


(C.J.)

[chris5084]

Welcome from Springdale. I spider rig some at Beaver but have never had great success there so I can't help you much. I prefer fishing Sequoyah or Bob Kidd.

i have only fished bob kidd for bream. i've never fished sequoyah. have you had good luck at both of them?

[chris5084]

Welcome from Cabot. Sorry, i have no knowledge of that area. I vertical jig mostly so im no expert on cranking, but i think the cranking season is winding down. Maybe you can get creekslick to give you a few pointers. Or do a search on this forum for cranking 101 and you will find all you need to know.


(C.J.)

thanks cj. i need knowledge in all areas, so i think i'll be reading alot of 101's.

[chris5084]

Oh, one more thing. Cranking is EXPENSIVE and seasonal. There are other methods that equally effective and satisfying to get you started. Such as single poling or even spider rigging. This requires a lot of equipment as well but the baits aren't 5-12 dollars a piece and you can pretty much use this method year round. Nothing wrong with crank baits, just be prepaired to pay because you never have enough! This is the same with all methods though. I am about to have to buy another tackle box to store all of the stuff that i don't use!


(C.J.)

thanks for the info. i am having to get another tackle box also. my wife asked why do you need three tackle boxes? my response was why do you need 5 purses (jokingly of course).

[Kenny65]

Are there any Northwest Arkansas forum members.

Yes Sir...I live in Rogers,Ar. myself

[Midsouth Man]

thanks for the info. i am having to get another tackle box also. my wife asked why do you need three tackle boxes? my response was why do you need 5 purses (jokingly of course).

And then the fight started.....lol.