Finding fish w/o electronics

[happycaster58]

from the bank , I set a float about 3 foot deep unless its spring time . I never use a slip float , a pinch on pencil float should get the job done .
If I don't get bit or there are other species interfering , I set it a foot deeper . I typically stop at around 7 foot deep .
Some will argue for sure about the difficulty in casting set up this way , but that is fine by me .....I cast set up like this frequently.
If you are not getting bites ,adjust your retrieval speeds and the amount of "dance" on your jig ....
if that fails to produce change colors dramatically the opposite direction of what your pitching ....
if there still isn't a bite , move locations

I would listen to the bank fishing JEDI MASTER here!

[Moose07]

Casting out 7' of line does sound kind of difficult. How long of a rod are you using for that?

[Eagle 1]

People may not agree but there are always some fish in the 10-12 ft range . Depending on water clarity normally 3 ft. down to half the water depth is where I start .

[gabowman]

Just remember where the crappie's eyes are. They look up!