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10-17-2017, 05:00 AM
Hotwater

LAKE OCONEE 10/16/17 (video)

I pulled jigs on Lake Oconee yesterday. I began fishing at 7:30 and fished until 3:30. I fought the wind all day but was able to catch and release 20 good fish between 10.5-13 inches. The early bite was very good but the bite slowed when the sun came out. I fished mid lake and the water temperature was 76-78 degrees. I pulled 3/32 and 1/32 doubles on all 8 long lines. The blue ice colored jig caught more fish than any other color. The fish were tight to the timber and there were a lot of fish in the 10-15 foot depth range. I had a good day on the water.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFyN1uO9V5w
10-17-2017, 06:05 AM
Thunder

Nice fish and video! when it comes to crappie fishing "if you ain't tying you ain't trying".
10-17-2017, 06:23 AM
captain1175

Good catch! What are those orange twist on rod holders and what are their purpose.

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10-17-2017, 07:14 AM
Hotwater

Quote:

Originally Posted by captain1175

Good catch! What are those orange twist on rod holders and what are their purpose.

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I use those to bind the rods together when transporting.
10-17-2017, 07:14 AM
Hotwater

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunder

Nice fish and video! when it comes to crappie fishing "if you ain't tying you ain't trying".

You are right about that!
10-17-2017, 07:48 AM
hobo

Good video hot water
10-17-2017, 12:32 PM
papasage

like that video
10-17-2017, 03:32 PM
Danbo

Your videos get better with every post. Good job with the video and good training for beginners.
10-17-2017, 04:01 PM
Slabby15

Great video and great trip Hotwater. I am going to have to give up some hunting time in the fall and go fishing some day. You sure are on the fish and know where they are at. Nice fall weather and good fishing, I guess I am going to have put some time in and figure out where they are at in the fall. Very nice fish too.
10-17-2017, 05:32 PM
Ttexastom

Very good catch and as always appreciate your videos. Thank you for sharing.
10-17-2017, 06:28 PM
Hotwater

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Originally Posted by Slabby15

Great video and great trip Hotwater. I am going to have to give up some hunting time in the fall and go fishing some day. You sure are on the fish and know where they are at. Nice fall weather and good fishing, I guess I am going to have put some time in and figure out where they are at in the fall. Very nice fish too.

If you decide to go fishing we can put you on some fish. Just let me know.
10-17-2017, 06:30 PM
Hotwater

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Originally Posted by papasage

like that video

I did that one for you Mr. Sage. Glad you enjoyed it.
10-17-2017, 06:48 PM
Rustyhooker

Thanks for posting your videos hotwater. I've really enjoyed watching them. Hope to maybe be out at oconne this weekend
10-17-2017, 07:23 PM
"G"

good video
10-17-2017, 08:44 PM
Navigator

Enjoyed the video, next best thing to being there. See you on water soon.
10-18-2017, 03:33 PM
litewirehooker

Says a lot for Litewirehooks.....
10-18-2017, 05:13 PM
Hotwater

Quote:

Originally Posted by litewirehooker

Says a lot for Litewirehooks.....

Yep
10-19-2017, 04:10 PM
Slabby15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotwater

If you decide to go fishing we can put you on some fish. Just let me know.

Thanks Hotwater that is awfully nice of you to do that. I don't know if I will be able to go but I can't say thank you enough. I have family coming in over a bunch of weekends which is great because some of them I haven't seen in quite a few years. This beautiful weather is perfect for fishing.
10-19-2017, 04:33 PM
papasage

thanks . i don`t get to go as often as some and need the information to catch fish .
10-19-2017, 09:10 PM
fireman1501

What is the purpose in the heavier jig on top and lighter one on bottom. Just thought it would be the other way around.
10-20-2017, 06:07 AM
Hotwater

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Originally Posted by fireman1501

What is the purpose in the heavier jig on top and lighter one on bottom. Just thought it would be the other way around.

I'm told that with the smaller jig on the bottom it will follow the top jig in the water column. Therefore both jigs run at approximately the same depth. I think if the heavier jig is on the bottom the presentation is more vertical and increases chances for getting snagged. However, it will work either way I'm sure. It's okay to try different things. I hope others will chime in with their observations as we can all learn from the collective knowledge of the group. I've done a good bit of research on long lining since I started. Everything I do I've learned by copying others. There are some guys on this forum that out fish me every day of the week. I would like to know what they know!
10-20-2017, 06:13 AM
Hotwater

One more thing. When I add weight to a double rig I place the split shot between the two jigs. I asked Jody Stephens that question and that is the way he does it. I'm going to do what he does.
10-20-2017, 08:03 AM
Thunder

Hotwater. do you use mono line? i use 10# mono. I just bought some 30# braid 8# mono equivalent that I tried on one reel yesterday.
10-20-2017, 08:52 AM
fireman1501

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotwater

I'm told that with the smaller jig on the bottom it will follow the top jig in the water column. Therefore both jigs run at approximately the same depth. I think if the heavier jig is on the bottom the presentation is more vertical and increases chances for getting snagged. However, it will work either way I'm sure. It's okay to try different things. I hope others will chime in with their observations as we can all learn from the collective knowledge of the group. I've done a good bit of research on long lining since I started. Everything I do I've learned by copying others. There are some guys on this forum that out fish me every day of the week. I would like to know what they know!

Ok I see know . Wasn't thinking about a tag jig was only thinking about fishing two different depths. Thanks for info haven't done any longline trOlli just spidders rigging. But I am planning on giving it a shot
10-20-2017, 09:23 AM
litewirehooker

Just like hotwater, I always put the lighter jig on bottom. And always put the lead in the middle if I plan on fishing deeper.
If single jig, lead is 15 inches(+/-) above the jig.... if using lead.
10-20-2017, 12:03 PM
Hotwater

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunder

Hotwater. do you use mono line? i use 10# mono. I just bought some 30# braid 8# mono equivalent that I tried on one reel yesterday.

I use crappie max 6 lb mono.
10-20-2017, 03:27 PM
rctsr

Curtis for those who don't know it. those lightwire hooks are the best one's out there by far. rctsr or as Rusty Parker calls me rock star....
10-20-2017, 04:54 PM
Thunder

I use lite wire hooks but they will still break 10# test or the hook will break. Still is less tying than regular hooks.

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10-21-2017, 03:57 AM
jim.b

Thanks for the video!!!! Down to 9 months till retirement. This will be my last winter in virginia.:crazy:: Looking forward to start fishing Ga!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10-22-2017, 12:11 PM
Beavz

Excellent video Hotwater.
Thank you Sir for sharing your information. I don't longline or spider rig (as of yet,) but will be in the near future.
Shooting docks Sat 10/21 netted me a big fat skunk! I enjoy fishing, but would rather be "catching."

Great job!
10-22-2017, 03:39 PM
litewirehooker

Yep.....and super sharp.......going somewhere this weekend and catch few fish......it's the being on the lake that means the most.
10-23-2017, 05:05 PM
Slabby15

I am not telling anybody how to fish because I am not that great of a crappie fisherman. But I did want to mention if you use 10 lb line or bigger from my experience you will catch a lot less fish. If you use a lite leader it doesn't matter. When I switched to 6 lb line a long time ago my catch went up by quite a bit. I use nothing but 4 lb line now for trolling and for shooting docks. It is easier to get your lures down to the fish with the lighter line in deep water and the line is a lot less noticeable in shallow water. I use Lite Wire Jig Heads made by Curtis and that helps a lot with getting the jig heads back when you are hung, and 4 lb line is stronger than you think. I have caught a 15 lb catfish on it. It took a while. LOL. This is just my experience.
10-23-2017, 05:47 PM
Thunder

My line must get hung in the top of stumps because I loose about 20% of my litewire jigs wit 10lb crappie maxx.

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10-24-2017, 04:59 AM
papasage

be sure to wet your line when pulling the not tight .
10-24-2017, 03:56 PM
fireman1501

I use 6lb crappie max and think sometime I going to pull the stump up . Most of time the lightweight hook comes off before the line breaks.
10-25-2017, 05:04 AM
Hotwater

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireman1501

I use 6lb crappie max and think sometime I going to pull the stump up . Most of time the lightweight hook comes off before the line breaks.

That is some tough line.