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My experience at Jordan today was that the crappie were tight to the bottom or structure. We were fishing jigs only and managed 10 keepers in about 3 hours. If anyone else fished today I'd like to hear how your fish were behaving. Thanks and good luck to any who bare the cold in the next few days!
went wensday fished till 11am caught 9 good fish was not feeling well wind did not make it any better so i gave it up the fish i caught where deep and on the bottom jig heads tipped with minnows with all this cold weather on the way who knows what they will be doing next week
I caught a ton on Wednesday from 8 to 18ft. A lot of them were up in the water column and it was 50/50 on the top jig. All on Mr. Crappie 2" Jokers, freshly procured from Monk Wilson. That pumpkinseed and chartreuse is a killer. But just about any color worked.
Got some of those jokers at wal mart of course very limited colors none in the pumpkinseed have to give him a call would like go get away from the minnows
Think next week if I get back out there just going to leave the minnow bucket at home got a boat load of jigs should be able to find some thing they will like
Wednesday the fish were up higher for me too. I was referring to thursday as the weather was getting colder as the day went on. 8ft? that's great. I assuming you were on the north end of the lake? Chief? Thanks for the response from both of you
Again, the best way to learn to catch fish on jigs is to leave the minnow bucket at home. Who couldn't use the $10 or $20 you spend every trip? You'll soon gain confidence and will be fighting that guy who goes with you once a year and has to have minnows.
Gobble, North end - not, but they should be there.
Chief do you fish any of the bobby garland babby shads have had some luck on those baits thinking I might need to get more colors to try
Couldn't agree more. Nothing like the "thump" on a jig bite.
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CAN U SEE THOSE FISH TIGHT TO BOTTOM ON DI?
I have a 'bird and I can see them. I can also see them come up and follow the jig. But if they don't hit it right away, they'll just follow along until they get bored and go back to the bottom. You can raise it up and they'll follow, but if you bounce it too much, they'll leave.Quote:
Originally Posted by genec
YES CHEIF,I HAVE MINE SET SO I CAN SEE THEM ON DI AND 2D IN BP BUT WHAT I MEANT AS IDLE OVER THEM WHILE SEARCHING CAN U SEE THEM CLINGING TO BOTTOM WHEN THEIR BELLY IS ALMOST ON BOTTOM OR DO THEY JUST BLEND INTO BOTTOM.I KNOW SITTING STILL 2D WILL SHOW THEM AS THEY MOVE UP A INCH OR SO,BUT U ARE STILL, AND CAN SEE MOVEMENT IN BRUSH OR OUT IF BOTTOM IS FLAT
On mine, there is distinct black mark on the bottom. Now you're going to ask me what model I have and I'm going to have to find the book . Easier said than done.
THANKS CHIEF