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Although ive been reading post here for a year, im a new member. I have learned a lot from yall.
Is anyone still catching crappie up shallow? I am still catching good numbers of quality fish in the same area that i fished in February thru april. Pulling arkie 220 and bandit 200 8 feet deep.
Welcome aboard ! The few crappie I caught lately have come from 25 -30 fow. Tightlining minnows. Some guys doing well on deep brush using jigs.
Welcome aboard we are catching them in 15 ft of water. What lake are you fishing
:welcome Jd52
Most that I hear about lately are fairly deep. Bother in law and I caught some the other night any where from 10 foot to 25 foot.:biggrin
On Randleman last Tuesday we were getting fish at 15t in 24fow. on Minnows
Week before we were pulling jigs in 12-18fow
Lake russell. Ive caught some in 25 fow, but most in 15 or less the last 2 weeks. Water temp 84 and 85 degrees
All I know is a fish is on the other end when I jerk the rod! Does that help any?:Rofl:biggrin
Caught 30 or so this morning in 16-30 fow near brushpiles and structure tightlinging minnows. Tried a brushpile in 10 fow and was a dry hole. Left them biting. They were feeding more than usual. Seems they are schooling up to me. Brought 15-16 home, will be taking a break for while, to hot. Will be fishing thursday then may not fish for few weeks.
And what no videos for a few weeks Tim!:Doh: You didn't ask us if you could take a break from fishing for a few weeks! nonono What are we suppose to do?:dono Tim don't let this happen again.:Rofl:Rofl:Rofl
Lol i know mark, after reviewing footage from yesterday, i realized i cant use it without pinpointing my spots for everyone viewing, i think i will just hold onto that. Havent reviewed today's, but there were quite a few over a pound and half. to dang hot with out bimimi top lol. I was soaked in sweat this morning by 8 am.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eatmorecrappie
I caught some not long along in 7 to 8 feet of water under a dock.
I have pulled crankbaits 3 times since 5/25. Each time ive started in 25 fow looking for bait, following bait to the back of the creek. Being this is my second year crappie fishing, i found it odd finding fish in the same area/depth that i did in feb/march. Based on advice i have been given from others, i didnt know if this was normal for this time of year.
you are actually answering your own question !!!! following the bait, that is what the crappie will do all the time !!! congrats on catching them pulling cranks !!!!:ThumbsUpQuote:
Originally Posted by Jd52
Don't have too many SC guys pulling cranks. Good to hear it works. I would think you'd pick up some Spotted Bass as well in Russell.
We can go on my boat. It's got a Bimini.Quote:
Originally Posted by micorps
A few here and there. My boys love catching, so they dont mind. I typically move from an area if i catch too many. Especially if there arent any crappie.
I have been super impressed with crankbaits. It took a few times, and about 7 or 8 lost crankbaits to figure it out.
I will say you are doing dang good if all you have lost are 7 to 8 crankbaits, heck I lost that many the 1st time pulling them dayum things I learned real quick it ain't for me !!! sold the rest of the cranksbaits I had and linecounter reels and went back to longlining and ain't looked back!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jd52
congrats on you and your boys getting out and catching them pulling cranks that's awesome !!!!:ThumbsUp
Glad I haven't gotten that bug yet! I know I'd be broke trying to keep'em in stock on the boat. :Rofl
Keep at it and you have those boys being professionals before long.:highfive
Mr strmwalker,
I switched to cranks because once april rolls around I can't catch crappie with regular long line tactics. Switched to 1/8th ounce heads, even put a weight above jig, still can't get to them. I stopped losing cranks when I switched to 200s and 220s.
Agree with the 200's cranks on Russell. Give the 100's a try on your outside rods sometime if you find some on sale.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jd52
Good advice from Stumphunter. He knows Russell as well or better than anyone so if he told me to pull clothespins I would try it.
I pulled 300s week before last on Secession. Caught more spotted bass than crappie in 20 to 25 fow at 10 to 15 feet deep. When you drag through a ball of baitfish, hang on.
Secession is full of cover and I haven't lost a lure yet in 3 trips. I know, now I'm jinxed.
I agree, too hot for day fishing. It's enough to stroke us old geezers out.