When do most of you all, that pull cranks (Creekslick), quit pullin? Is there a rule of thumb on the water temperature?
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When do most of you all, that pull cranks (Creekslick), quit pullin? Is there a rule of thumb on the water temperature?
A lot of people pull during the summer months. But I have no idea on what the season is or if there is one. You would think it could produce year round but I'm sure sometimes are better than others. I'll be I interested to see what creek has to say.
I have pulled cranks on Thanksgiving Day and caught fish. Usually the "magic" number for water temp is 70 degrees. But I caught some on Lake Washington 2 years ago and the water temp was 56 degrees. So for me there is no specific temp for me to start or stop pulling them. I pull them in the fall until the fish stop hitting them and start pulling them right after the spawn.
I think you could catch them anytime with right speed and depth. They hit jigs year round, why not cranks? Here those Crappie will even tackle huge double willow leaf 3/8 oz spinnerbaits while Bass fishing.
Nimrod dont count. Those crappie are genetically engineered to hit whatever moves in front of their face!
(C.J.)
Why ain't you over here helping thin the population a little? You'd think after 70 + years of fish catching here the aggressive traits would be weaken in these fish. lol lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Cmj
I had planned on spending some time out there this summer, but one of those famous Conway stumps got my outboard back in may. Guess im going to have to break down and take it to Mcintosh. Probably wont be able to afford the gas when he gets done with me! LolQuote:
Originally Posted by NIMROD
(C.J.)
Mainly pulling cranks on nimrod now may be tough as there is a lot to hang up on. Summer seems to be what I see most people commenting on.
Beware of Johnny McIntosh, Good olde Boys Trading Post with leave you screwed without getting kissed!:yikes:twocents Better find you a honest Mechanic.:twocents Ever seen Green Acres? McIntosh would make a good Mr. Haney on that show!:deadhorseQuote:
Originally Posted by Cmj
Now they know.:highfive
That is very true but the problem is that Bandit crankbaits, which most people use, don't wobble and rattle correctly until you pull them 1.5 mph. There may other cranks out there that do but Bandits are all that I use.Quote:
Originally Posted by NIMROD
I pulled over there last year and caught several fish. I stayed in the area close to the dam and did not get hung up too much.Quote:
Originally Posted by arkansasbowhunter
I dont need a mechanic as much as i need parts. Those seem hard to come by.Quote:
Originally Posted by NIMROD
(C.J.)
I pulled down to 48 degrees last winter. Strikes were fewer but the crappie that hit were a year class bigger than the majority of what I was catching jigging. Shadraps and wigglewart type baits that get busy around 1 mph.
CMJ Take your motor to Chuck at HWY landing... across from Bates. He does good work to smaller engines and Ive used him several times. He is also reasonable priced. Tell him Russ sent ya.
Ok thanks
(C.J.)