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I'm thinking about fishing the big sandy area late April / early May. I would either stay at Mansard Island resort or Pleasant View Resort. Which one would be closest to the best crappie fishing?
I am not interested in modern facilities or friendly management, just a bed and good fishing. Thanks JC
I’ve heard Mansard is nice. But I really don’t know first hand. There is also Buchanan resort you might look at
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I'm mostly interested in the fishing around those areas. I'm not worried about the accommodations. JC
Wife and I stayed at Pleasant View last year. It's at the end of the West Sandy arm right next door to the pump house. Was close to plenty of fishing spots for single poling or spider rigging.
Pleasant View, no doubt. You may be able to stay right there in the West Sandy, catch all you want, and if not, short ride to the Big Sandy.
Mansard Island is a short ride away from the better spots, Swamp Creek can be good, but at Springville (Pleasant View), you start fishing at the dock!
Is the water deep enough for ling line trolling in those area?
Yes, plenty of water depth. That time of year, may be several boats out. That should be post spawn, and most of the " once a year crappie anglers" may be doing other things.
Both areas attract a few pleasure boaters, but should be too early for most jet skis, and ski boats.
I've never stayed at either place, but like pleasant view for the reasons lane47 said
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Pleasant View is just down the road from me. It is a good area. No one will steal your hubcaps.
Do you guys pull mostly cranks or jigs too? thanks for all the info.
This time (as mentioned) of the year in West Sandy, I start shallow in the morning and move deeper till I find where the fish. When moving deeper, I usually slow push jigs and minners and cast road runners for search both sides of the boat. If fish hit at a certain area, I just usually circle back and make a couple passes in that area. No mo bites, continue the hunt. Simple and effective.
i sent you a pm, thanks
How often do you need to go beyond the West Sandy to catch fish?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
I live south of the entrance to the West Sandy, on the east bank (across from Country Junction).
its a great area, I just haven't fished it much, normally start at the mouth, but go north toward power lines.
Mid June I usually venture out to Big Sandy and troll cranks toward the power line. I also crank the flats out from Swamp Creek up to Mansard Island. Sometimes I get lucky.
Now I understand my problem, you are getting there first!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
I just started pulling cranks in the fall, both tracks on my list.
My neighbor pulls cranks down the West Sandy toward the pump house.
Your luck probably includes a fair amount of skill, my luck, I need lots of it!
I'd like to see some pictures of your favorite crankbaits and Plastics that work good down around there
I'm just starting at this, still learning. I have started with combinations of chartreuse, black, red, and sometimes blue and pink. This is true of both my plastics and cranks.
Canepole, Mrdux, both fish this type water (Kentucky Lake), and can guide you much better.
i do use more shad, cray colors when / if our water clears, but 90% of the time, our water has color / mud. Again, others, more experience, know better.
I decided to stay at Pleasant View. I will be there from 4/26 to 5/5. I look forward to a week of crappie fishing. Any help or info is appreciated. JC
That time frame should be great for fishing because the April full moon is then. The bull redear will be nibbling a bit by then, too.
What water depths are in that area? I have a lot of shallow diving cranks (3' - 5'). And mostly 1/16 and 1/8 oz jigs. I'm a long line troller. What else would you guys have with you?
Mansard is good that time. Puts you right in the middle. You can fish either direction without a long boat ride. I fish north and south or the power lines at that time of year.
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Usually 2 early for cranksQuote:
Originally Posted by JCsHOOK
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