A surprisingly smart tactic

[skiptomylu]

Wow, I had no idea. I'm more on the beginner side I guess, and just looking for some good tactics I can integrate into the basics I already know.

It seemed like sound advice to help find them. If the guy is a jerk, he's a jerk, I don't know him. I'm more interested in finding some info to help me, and this board is GREAT!

But always looking from other areas too. Maybe it will be best for me to just run some more techniques by you guys without giving you the source and create a bunch of hubub.

Sorry for the trouble! And thanks for the comments...still learning.

Jayson

Don't worry about it at all, but before you employ some things he has maybe you should look at the articles on this web site as there are a good many.
Crappie.com - Crappie Fishing Information and Adventure - Articles

Then just ask questions on this board and wait for replies to help you know more.

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[popperonahead]

folks put wd40 on their minn kota trolling motor shafts to make them deploy easier. guess where the shaft ends up? yes, in the water. people use reel magic on their reels and fishing line. guess where the line ends up? yup, in the water and reel magic ain't much more than wd40. both are petroleum based solvents.

a little wd40 aint gonna hurt the water too much. certainly ain't gonna hurt it any more that what grease/oil/gas spews from those old outboard mercs and rudes throwing rooster tails on the lake.

my 2 cents worth at least.

[Cane Pole]

Thin film of WD40 on the lake makes my boat run faster.

[popperonahead]

don't forget the boat wax as well for you fiberglass guys. lots of stuff we use might not be great for the water but ain't seen anyone grow a third eye or extra fingers from eating crappie fillets yet.

[Eager Beaver]

Jayson, there is no need to use questionable tactics in your hunt for the sometimes elusive target. Be it Crappie, Bass, or Walleye. Some of the tactics are illegal in some States for a reason. That is the same as poaching in my book. I know of several popular and high profile pro's that cheated to win in Tournements. If you want to catch more Crappie or any species of fish then do your homework and learn their habits and habitats. Study them whenever you can and perfect your casting ability. Knowledge is power when it comes to fishing. Time on the water is one of the best teachers there is. There is all kinds of ways that you can use when fishing. Look at the banks running down to the water and just follow that line out in the water and you will know how deep the water is along the bank. Sharp bank means there is a drop off close to the bank. Look for lay downs out in the water. When I find a brush or tree pile out in the lake I will use triangulation to locate the spot again. My best spots, I use it to get close and then use the depth finder to pin point the pile. This is the best place to get your guestions answered. Just let us know where you are from and what lakes you are fishing and help is just one question away. EB

[Wiskers]

folks put wd40 on their minn kota trolling motor shafts to make them deploy easier. guess where the shaft ends up? yes, in the water. people use reel magic on their reels and fishing line. guess where the line ends up? yup, in the water and reel magic ain't much more than wd40. both are petroleum based solvents.

a little wd40 aint gonna hurt the water too much. certainly ain't gonna hurt it any more that what grease/oil/gas spews from those old outboard mercs and rudes throwing rooster tails on the lake.

my 2 cents worth at least.

All it takes is the wrong person seeing you use it.

Being a Towboat Pilot I deal with this issue on a regular basis.

The EPA & USCG define a spill as the release of any substance into the water that...

•Violates applicable water quality standards;
•Causes a film or “sheen” upon, or discoloration of the surface of the water or adjoining shorelines; or
•Causes a sludge or emulsion to be deposited beneath the surface of the water or ajoining shoreline.

There are fines and penalties associated with accidental spills and they are compounded when the release is intentional.

I have seen fines handed out for what would be considered less than a teaspoon full of fuel. If they wanta be fannies about it they got ya. The deeper your pockets the bigger the fine.

To you & I it might not seem like much but to a Gov. agency needing money it's a way to generate revenue.

[popperonahead]

All it takes is the wrong person seeing you use it.

Being a Towboat Pilot I deal with this issue on a regular basis.

The EPA & USCG define a spill as the release of any substance into the water that...

•Violates applicable water quality standards;
•Causes a film or “sheen” upon, or discoloration of the surface of the water or adjoining shorelines; or
•Causes a sludge or emulsion to be deposited beneath the surface of the water or ajoining shoreline.

There are fines and penalties associated with accidental spills and they are compounded when the release is intentional.

I have seen fines handed out for what would be considered less than a teaspoon full of fuel. If they wanta be fannies about it they got ya. The deeper your pockets the bigger the fine.

To you & I it might not seem like much but to a Gov. agency needing money it's a way to generate revenue.

excellent points wisker

[Wiskers]

I'm guilty & have use WD40 for catfish. :D

[gabowman]

I opened some of "Dans" tactics looooong time ago and the junk mail has almost stopped....finally. All he's about is selling a green light for @ $200. I did open his mail at work though...thank God I gave it a minute's thought and did that right anyway.:rolleyes: (I can block him at work.) Dont fall for it guys. You'd wished you hadnt....is all I can say.:rolleyes:

[crappiefarmer]

I will say that getting wd40 in the water is not good for the water but I will also say that it will film up on the top of the water and the sun will break it down. It goes away. In other words, It probably won't hurt anything using it to lubricate a trolling motor shaft or even using it as an attractant. Dumping it in in bucket loads would not be good definitely. When there is a bad diesel spill on the ground, the contaminated dirt is dug up and carried to another location or field and is spread out real thin across the ground. Over the course of a few months, the sun will break the diesel down to the point where plants have no problem growing in the soil. That sun does some wonderful things that alot of folks don't even realize. I ain't saying go start spraying the lakes with wd40. I would not want to eat a fish that I caught using it. just don't feel safe doing that. The answer to pollution is dilution. CF