Learning Curve- Crankfest and such

Gents, you have a new crankbait addict lurking around the Ville. Take pity on me and be gentle please...

In short, I moved down to the area a year or so ago and have enjoyed learning the lake. I mostly fish the east arm, and spend most of my time chasing whites with the kids in the afternoons. The walleye/sauger bite was fun while it lasted, and the spring crappie fishing was honestly unreal. Suddenly, I find myself wanting to drag crankbaits around, and it turns out that’s pretty fun too:)

I’d really like to learn from some of the gurus here. Speeds, set ups, and maybe gain a bit more understanding as to why crappie do what they do.

I’m a mediocre fisherman at best, but I’ve lucked into enough fish to learn a thing or two. I’d be happy to trade a trip or two on Lake Michigan chasing salmon next season in exchange for a crash course on crappie killing. (Licensed USCG Charter Captain).

Thanks all...

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Originally Posted by webfoot78

Gents, you have a new crankbait addict lurking around the Ville. Take pity on me and be gentle please...

In short, I moved down to the area a year or so ago and have enjoyed learning the lake. I mostly fish the east arm, and spend most of my time chasing whites with the kids in the afternoons. The walleye/sauger bite was fun while it lasted, and the spring crappie fishing was honestly unreal. Suddenly, I find myself wanting to drag crankbaits around, and it turns out that’s pretty fun too:)

I’d really like to learn from some of the gurus here. Speeds, set ups, and maybe gain a bit more understanding as to why crappie do what they do.

I’m a mediocre fisherman at best, but I’ve lucked into enough fish to learn a thing or two. I’d be happy to trade a trip or two on Lake Michigan chasing salmon next season in exchange for a crash course on crappie killing. (Licensed USCG Charter Captain).

Thanks all...

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I'm in if you do Small Mouth? I've always wanted to do that! But then again never have fished for Salmon so either way lets talk. PM me

I don’t chase smallies at all. Sorry man.

Like most things I do, I got addicted to offshore fishing several years ago and dove neck deep overnight. I somehow now own a charter boat and am just killing a few years until I can retire from the day job. Tick,tock!

Come to crankfest next weekend

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I will definitely come.

Where do you guys gather?

Coon creek rv park, right before the corp campground

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Excellent. I look forward to meeting and learning a bit.

Are you coming to crankfest

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Well, this guy got roped into mandatory work fun in Chicago during crankfest. It looks like I missed a great time and a heck of an opportunity to learn.

I'll be on the water most evenings this week if anyone is out and about.