Thread: Cane Creek update

Originally Posted by bobberwatcher

Sounds like we need to rename Willie to "Slick Willie" :D (No wait, that name has already been taken by Clinton. My bad).

Ceb, don't know when I'll be back over to Cane Creek, but I usually hit this site every night to get the scoop. I'll try to give you a couple days notice and maybe we can hook up and wear some crappie out. I really want to check out your setup. Looks like you had it down to a science on Sunday. Just what kind of rig were you using Sunday? I figured you were tight lining with an 1/8 or 1/4 ounce weight with rosy reds, but not for sure. (I tried it and caught one little one.) I could tell when I was having a bite, but was wondering how you know when to give em a lift? They never acted like they "really" wanted it on Sunday. Didn't know what you were experiencing.

Sounds good. I should be back down there on Sat. Till I see you again, here is a brief description of my set-up and technique for slow-trollin/spiderriggin/titelining rosey reds.

13' pole rigged with 8lb line. Put on a 1/2 oz. egg sinker, then a red bead, and then a regular swivel. The red bead helps the sinker from getting stuck on top of the swivel. Onto the swivel, tie a 8-12" leader of 6lb line with a long shank, thin wire #4 cricket hook. This rig works good for places with lots of hang-ups. Usually you can pop the weight to get it free, or you can easily straighten out the thin wire hook. If needed, the 6lb leader will break first, leaving you with the rig minus the hook.

For technique. If there isn't any wind, just bump the trolling motor for a second or two and coast until the boat come to a stop, then repeat. If there is a wind, I prefer going directly into the wind just as above. Once past your spot, let the wind slowly push you back over it while bumping the trolling motor to slow you down and correct for rotation. Out there on Cane Creek, set your rods about 2&1/2' to 5' deep. You want the tips of the poles to be less than 6" above the surface. When the crappie grabs it, you will know it. He will bend that rod tip all the way under the surface.