Thinking about fishing Sardis Lake , I am coming out of Memphis. Trying to learn to catch bigger crappie.
Where should I launch my boat? Best point to fish.
Should I troll bandits , jigs, or spider rig minnows.
What's a good speed troll.Thanks
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Thinking about fishing Sardis Lake , I am coming out of Memphis. Trying to learn to catch bigger crappie.
Where should I launch my boat? Best point to fish.
Should I troll bandits , jigs, or spider rig minnows.
What's a good speed troll.Thanks
Engineers Point, main lake, bandits, 1.7 mph, your welcome
That will get you started.Quote:
Originally Posted by duck38866
What colors are best
Is launching out of Teckville ramp a good spot .looks closer to me if I am coming down hwy 78
Just watch out for South and Southeast winds, dangerous over there in certain wind directions. Someone correct me if I am wrong about the direction.
I changed it to SE winds, SW not so bad up there. Long way around for me so we never use it.
Your right....have seen lots of boats swamped at the ramp thereQuote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
Anything out of the south is rough and can be very dangerous if it's up much at all. Depends where you are coming from. I some times go 78 to oxford and go across towards Batesville then cut off to go to engineers point. Lot better drive than going from where I live north of Byhalia off 309 than going through Olive Branch and Southaven to get to 55 and go down. No real time difference for me. Just a short drive to Techville if wanting to fish upper part of lake and wind is not bad.
Sardis is quite easy to learn. Come follow me one day and then just don't go where I did. That's where all the fish are.
Cray,
I live in Byhalia. Have you tried Byhalia road to Hernando and then down I55 to Sardis. Seems the closest way to me if your going up toward the dam area.
Lol
Any color will work on any given day just load up your tackle with a good assortment and let em rip. If wind is going to be above 10 mph in any direction don't bother going to Sardis if you must then I would put in at teckville early boat to the dam then roll the waves back to teckville when you have west wind do the opposite with east wind. Just use common sense and pay attention to storms in the area sardis gets ugly in a matter of a couple minutes and I do mean a couple. Anything over 10 mph I would stay home not worth the hassle.
I go that way quite a bit if going down to engineers. Lot of times it's just how I feel that morning and what time I leave the house:biggrin this time of year got to get out before the school busse's. Lot of my trips aren't planned, get up drink couple of cups of coffee and think today would be a good day and just hook up and go.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joker
Here is an example of rough.
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All good advice above especially about being careful with wind direction and ramps. I've been swamped twice at ramps...once on south side and once on north side. It's probably best to launch at engineers point (sheltered from wind) until you learn the lake. I would recommend hiring a good guide (Carl Painter, John Woods, John Harrison, a few others) to get off to a good start in your learning process....money well spent if you want to learn how to get on the fish quick.
ATM --WOW that's ugly
Imagine how ugly it is 1 mile from shore. Not to mention miles from a ramp.Quote:
Originally Posted by scappalappa
Naw, that's a typical spring FJ Tournament :)Quote:
Originally Posted by scappalappa
Got that rite, couple of them the water in our bucket we use to bring our fish to the scales in was whitecapping!!!!!!!:yikes
Good advise...........I've been on Sardis where it was, literally, like the Bering Sea on Deadliest Catch. Believe me, it is an awful feeling when you're 5 miles from the landing. When you're in doubt, head to the landing before it hits. By the way, Grenada and Enid aren't much better, either.
When in doubt, play it safe. Lots of water and lots of fish, wish I had some secrets to share, still learning them big ponds myself!
For those Really Big waves, you need the Ultraskiff 360 .....lol
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OprJtFRHWtk
I think I need at least 2 of those....rotfl Wonder where you mount the transducer to keep from damaging it while you are rolling it around.
I use Teckville or Holiday Lodge most of the time. If you are in a small boat with the winds it can be dangerous. The ramp at Engineers point is much better if you can spend the extra time to drive. Holiday Lodge is closer to me when driving down from Collierville. I take 309 most of the way. All depends on water level etc. Most of the time there is only one decent ramp at teckville which is cool for me since i try to go in middle of week when everyone's at work. An advantage i have having week days off.
Ok guys
Ok guys you all had me thinking twice about the wind at sardis so went and got something I think could handle the big waves. Any advice to get it ready would be nice Attachment 171121Attachment 171122
All you gotta do now is put in the water Nd start wearin em out
For jig fishing, I would just put one extra peat stool way up near the front of the boat. For spidering I would put two side by side base plates 18 inches from two high tec rod holders sitting as close to the front as u can get em. I would also put the interchangeable trolling motor bracket and buy a Terrova for trolling. When jigging just change trolling motors in less than 2 minutes. For cranking I would put 2 nine inch high techs in the back sides and add a couple side by side base plates in the back. That's if you like pulling with different length rods and not fanning them out. All this is gonna cost ya around 2500. U may want to go fishing with spmeone rigged up and go from there. This game ain't cheep
Sardis can handle that ranger. There are times when that ranger can't handle Sardis.
Enid!!! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by scappalappa
Enid is better lake to fish than Sardis
Some days
I'd suggest investing some money and spend some time with a knowledgeable angler from that area. If interested I know just the guy for the job. PM me if you need his number.
Bill,
What's a new 90hp Yamaha 4 stroke. Tiller. Selling for?