I have slowed my crappie search until fall. I hit St. Mary’s Lake for a few when I want some to eat, but most of my time has been spent on the Potomac.

I have been lookin’ for those early mornin’ bass bites on topwater. I’m usually off the water by 9:00AM.
It makes for a decent un-crowded view.





Baits I’m using are mostly the norm with a couple less used baits.
Pop’R, buzzbaits, Chatterbait & frogs.


I’ve been throwing a couple Bagley’s baits (top: Balsa Shiner & bottom: Spin’R Shad)

And soft (saltwater style) jerkbaits. (top: Strike King Zulu is an absolute floater & bottom: Berkley Jerk Shad)


Over the past couple of weeks the take has been decent during the week but I stay clear of the tournament laden waters on weekends.