I hit local waters frequently and have pretty good ideas where to be when . This time of year crappie go on the march . Shorter days and cooler temperatures make them move from summer haunts towards spots they like to winter .
Many a summer spot will be almost completely be void of crappie during the fall and winter months just as a spawning area is after the spring fling . So I would say this about that . Follow the fish as they transition and you can stay on them . Remember what they did in the late winter and late spring and run it in reverse .
Keep in mind this tidbit of information as well . Black crappie move first in these parts just exactly like they do in the spawn . They often go real shallow during the run as well in the fall . So if you lost your black crappie as I know some in these parts have , you need to look in the shallows . Especially rocky stuff they like in the spring and mouths of rivers and streams in laydowns along the banks and in deep holes.
The run has begun and don't let the transitional fish hurt your feelings , they might not be where you think they are this week and be there in herds next week . Look where you are sure they couldn't possibly be just yet and fill your quota .
Ketchn's tip of the week