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I need help. I've been fishing Conway. I watch people in other boats pulling Crappie out left and right. They have been kind enough to tell me what Coker jig and how deep to fish and even how to fish it. They continue to pull Crappie out and I can't even get a bite. If this just happened once I wouldn't be so frustrated. This happens every time I go Crappie fishing. Please help.
Hire a guide. Think of the frustration you could save yourself. A good guide should be able to show you what you need to change.
Chris
I agree..im with you...i absolutely hate to see ppl catching slabs and me using the same bait same depth etc and not catch anything....it makes my blood pressure go up lol....im never gonna give up...i will say that!!! :Rofl:hatchet:
I've been on both sides of that situation. I think sometimes it's just the way it is.
pm CrappiePro or CMJ. I think they both guide.
Yep. Either of them will help you out immensely. Trust me...Quote:
Originally Posted by ibmack
If you hire a guide on Conway be prepared to for a boat ride that will scare you a bit flying thru the boat paths makes your heart skip a beat
You ain't seen nothing , try running them in a Bass Boat about 50 to 60 mph !:crazy::yikes years ago we fish some Bass tournaments over there and even night fished with guys that knew the lake . Try running about 50 mph in the dark !Quote:
Originally Posted by Lawnmowerman43
And another thing that makes me angry is when you cast somewhere and someone in another boat cast just where you did and they catch one and you didn't talk about blood pressure rising about that I don't what will:banghead
It's possible that they are sitting over some form of brush or stake bed and you are not.
WHEW ..... for a minute there I thought ya'll were talking about me :bash :Rofl
Now ... just for the sake of this discussion :
"Of all the fish-repelling scents, human odor might be the most offensive. The amino acid L-serine, which is present in human skin, is the culprit. Some people have a greater quantity than others, and that might explain, to a small degree, why some anglers catch more fish. Just handling lures or bait can transfer the amino acid, possibly affecting their fish-catching qualities." (copied from an article from NorthcentralPa.com)
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Now ... I'm not saying this is the problem, but it could be a factor. It obviously isn't for me, because I'v handled gas, grease, sunscreen, tobacco, and/or other "substances" and handle my baits ... and still catch fish ... contrary to what the so called "experts" say would happen.
What I would suggest is to do one of two things :
Use a completely different bait (shape/color/size) ... knowing that not EVERY ONE of those fish are only going to bite THAT specific one.
Use a scent product ... either on your hands when rigging the bait, on the bait itself, or added to the hook (such as a Crappie Nibble).
Pappy is right on the nibbles. I have caught more this year on nigs than ever, and I have had crappie nibbles on every one. My fishing buddy calls them minnows in a can.