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These elusive crappies are hanging out at the quarry near my house. The trouble is, I can only only manage to catch ONE. That's it. After catching one, I can no longer get anymore to bite. This is a phenomena that has only happened to me at the quarry, (several times, yet not in the same 24 hr period). Other types of fish will bite though, but it's like that one crappie gave all his crappie relatives a warning about riding my hook. Have any of Ya'all experienced this? What are your thoughts?
I have a hard time getting the first one to bite! Sounds like you are knowledgeable about crappie but I give you my take. If you know where the fish are located (brush/stumps/weeds) start fishing as far away as possible. Fish the outer edges for active fish. Work closer to your target as the action slows down. Make repeated cast from different angles and change baits if needed. Quarries and pits normally have gin clear water so stealth and being quiet is very important. Good luck!
or fish low light periods too
Cold water right now. I and thinking your just catching a cruising fish that is seeking warmth and food. As the water warms more will head to the bank. Are yu moving up and down the bank? If so,,they are still probably deep on the shelf's somewhere stacked up. Just a guess,,but pit and quarry fishing are about the same. Try and find a underwater cut somewhere,,or a shelf, and fish deep for right now would be my guess. I have scuba-dived pits and quarries in Indiana. You would be amazed at the fish all stacked up where springs are located in the bottoms. Spring, Hot Summer, and late Fall. That water going in is 50-55 degrees coming out of the ground, and they all stack up in it together,,bass, gills, and crappies as well as cats. Quite a sight to see.
maybe your crappie learn from what they see!:Rofl
thats why you set the hook hard, so the other fish dont hear their buddy scream...;)
other than that, id say the cruisng fish theory is correct, they do get real spooky in clear water, but you can normally catch a handful before they shut-off, and then come back later and repeat.
Thanks, and I will follow your advice and be a fishing stealth ninja!! :) Also, I will plan to change up my fly/jig a few more times. You are right about the water being gin clear too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whaler
Yes, I've caught my daily crappie in the morning hour and then went back for the evening bite. All the crappie would sacrifice was one per day. I still plan to try though.Quote:
Originally Posted by danwalleye
How cool that you SCUBA! One of these days, I plan to give it a try. My techniques and location varies. Often I fish from the bank, but I like fishing from my kayak as well. The crappie do seem to be cruising the shelf, as my mental notes recall them all being in ledge deep water.Quote:
Originally Posted by cevans
That's what it seems like to me!Quote:
Originally Posted by usafret99
LOL, I think that quarry has only ONE Crappie who longs to be a celebrity and has capitalized on riding my hook. Since I photographed her and put her back several times, she's prolly still signing autographs! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hillbilly910
I think the cruising fish theory is correct too. Just in case my ONE Crappie theory is right, I may bring my Sharpie and tattoo my initials on her, in order to test it. ;)
You tattoo one crappie and they will line up for you. Does the history of the pit dictate there are many crappie in it?
Is that all I need to do? Let's break out the ink! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by RetiredRR
Hard to say, as I'm fairly new to the area and the quarry is located in a restricted section of the state penitentiary. I very rarely ever see anyone out there, and it's not open to the public. My best guess is yes, since it connects with a local creek that is full of crappie.
Get her a cell phone and she will be doing selfies to show off her tattoos and be acting like Miley Sinus. Better just eat her if she gets that bad!