putting a float on a fish is a well known desperation technique , it is illegal here it Texas .
using a crappie body part is also illegal here and yet another known desperation technique .
There are a bunch of ways to ketch crappie without a graph and alot of them are ethical and legal .
i stand on the bank more than half the time i ketch crappie and dont use a graph when i do it .
look for structure/cover visible above the water line and fish it SLOWLY ...patience is often the key.
anything stationery in water at any depth might hold crappie anytime of the year .
very steep banks are often a good place to search as well .
if you are dipping jigs SCENT on them is a must .
also use the ask questions method , not direct ones .....just general questions .
good / great crappie anglers often wont tell much ....
play dumb and they might possibly tell you something good in doubts you will be able to do it or find it .
i simply love the clueless card myself , works wonders on the they think are intelligent folks ....
be sure to use some less than proper grammar to seal the deal as well ..................................
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