Timber Help

Hey, guys - I rarely post here, but read the forums each day. I am new to Oconee and just bought a house on Sugar Creek. I am trying the summer crappie in the standing timber with very little success. I've fished from down near the dam up to the pipe and even to Salem in the standing timber. I have a 596 Hd di Hummingbird that shows the timber really well but I rarely see fish in it, only swimming around freely. I've fished down rods with minnows / jigs from 8-15 feet. I've been able to do well in the fall and spring, but can't figure this out. Any advice? PM's are fine. I appreciate all that I've learned from you guys.

Hi jodd88 can't really help you there...but I cant wait til you post this time next year...just remember what old Quick just said. Living on Sugar Creek,you'll have an even better experience than I did!!:fish

i never fished there but in most lakes this time of year any structure in deep water should be ok .try standing timber near or in deep water close to a channel .you might try long line trolling in the channels and flats just off the channel.also shooting jigs under deep water docks should work .

Thanks! I appreciate your reply and the PM's from you guys.

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Originally Posted by papasage

i never fished there but in most lakes this time of year any structure in deep water should be ok .try standing timber near or in deep water close to a channel .you might try long line trolling in the channels and flats just off the channel.also shooting jigs under deep water docks should work .

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