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09-30-2012, 10:11 PM
chris5084

Beaver lake

Newbie here. I recently had a friend take me trolling for crappie using crank baits . The bug has bit me! Is this something that can be done year round? What other options do I have for catching crappie. Any hot spot's to try? Most of my fishing has been done around the war eagle and 412 area. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thx
10-01-2012, 09:30 PM
chris5084

Are there any Northwest Arkansas forum members.
10-01-2012, 09:59 PM
Cmj

Welcome from Cabot. Sorry, i have no knowledge of that area. I vertical jig mostly so im no expert on cranking, but i think the cranking season is winding down. Maybe you can get creekslick to give you a few pointers. Or do a search on this forum for cranking 101 and you will find all you need to know.

(C.J.)
10-01-2012, 10:06 PM
bigtex

Welcome from Springdale. I spider rig some at Beaver but have never had great success there so I can't help you much. I prefer fishing Sequoyah or Bob Kidd.
10-01-2012, 10:08 PM
Cmj

Oh, one more thing. Cranking is EXPENSIVE and seasonal. There are other methods that equally effective and satisfying to get you started. Such as single poling or even spider rigging. This requires a lot of equipment as well but the baits aren't 5-12 dollars a piece and you can pretty much use this method year round. Nothing wrong with crank baits, just be prepaired to pay because you never have enough! This is the same with all methods though. I am about to have to buy another tackle box to store all of the stuff that i don't use!

(C.J.)
10-02-2012, 03:36 PM
chris5084

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Originally Posted by bigtex

Welcome from Springdale. I spider rig some at Beaver but have never had great success there so I can't help you much. I prefer fishing Sequoyah or Bob Kidd.

i have only fished bob kidd for bream. i've never fished sequoyah. have you had good luck at both of them?
10-02-2012, 03:37 PM
chris5084

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Originally Posted by Cmj

Welcome from Cabot. Sorry, i have no knowledge of that area. I vertical jig mostly so im no expert on cranking, but i think the cranking season is winding down. Maybe you can get creekslick to give you a few pointers. Or do a search on this forum for cranking 101 and you will find all you need to know.

(C.J.)

thanks cj. i need knowledge in all areas, so i think i'll be reading alot of 101's.
10-02-2012, 03:40 PM
chris5084

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmj

Oh, one more thing. Cranking is EXPENSIVE and seasonal. There are other methods that equally effective and satisfying to get you started. Such as single poling or even spider rigging. This requires a lot of equipment as well but the baits aren't 5-12 dollars a piece and you can pretty much use this method year round. Nothing wrong with crank baits, just be prepaired to pay because you never have enough! This is the same with all methods though. I am about to have to buy another tackle box to store all of the stuff that i don't use!

(C.J.)

thanks for the info. i am having to get another tackle box also. my wife asked why do you need three tackle boxes? my response was why do you need 5 purses (jokingly of course).
10-02-2012, 04:48 PM
Kenny65

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Originally Posted by chris5084

Are there any Northwest Arkansas forum members.

Yes Sir...I live in Rogers,Ar. myself
10-02-2012, 07:20 PM
Midsouth Man

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Originally Posted by chris5084

thanks for the info. i am having to get another tackle box also. my wife asked why do you need three tackle boxes? my response was why do you need 5 purses (jokingly of course).

And then the fight started.....lol.
10-02-2012, 08:32 PM
Cmj

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Originally Posted by chris5084

thanks for the info. i am having to get another tackle box also. my wife asked why do you need three tackle boxes? my response was why do you need 5 purses (jokingly of course).

Thats great! Why can't i think of stuff like that?

(C.J.)
10-02-2012, 08:46 PM
supergooser

Mickey lives up that way don't see him post much but he catches a lot of fish up that way give him a p.m.
10-02-2012, 10:03 PM
LRJoe1

Welcome. I just moved to Fayetteville myself. Been pullin cranks between War Eagle and 412 bridge and had some luck.
10-03-2012, 06:34 AM
kschupp

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Originally Posted by chris5084

thanks for the info. i am having to get another tackle box also. my wife asked why do you need three tackle boxes? my response was why do you need 5 purses (jokingly of course).

Same question from mine, same answer from me. Nursed a black eye for a week.:bash
10-03-2012, 10:38 PM
chris5084

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Originally Posted by Kenny65

Yes Sir...I live in Rogers,Ar. myself

do you get up to the rocky branch area much? i've been thinking about heading up there, but i hate to make the drive and catch my usual number.
10-03-2012, 10:39 PM
chris5084

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Originally Posted by Midsouth Man

And then the fight started.....lol.

you are correct sir! you must be married.
10-03-2012, 10:40 PM
chris5084

thanks supergooser. i might give him a shout.
10-05-2012, 08:37 AM
shugabear479

Hi my name is Will, I fish Beaver lake. This can be a tough lake. and i think the fishing has not been as good as it was in the past.