Cranking North Breeze Crappies Today!

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07-06-2018, 02:47 PM
cevans

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Cranking North Breeze Crappies Today!

Finally, hot weather breaks and got a 5-10 mph north breeze and when launched this morning it was 71, overcast and very few fishing boats at 6:30 am. Hit a spot in 6 to 12 ft of water down a bank, with crankbaits and electronics weren’t showing any fish but did manage one dink. Move out to main lake creek channel and channel was loaded with bait balls and fish. I ran the PICOs 1.8 to 2.0 mph with 25’ to 45’ of line staggered out in 12 to 16’ of water as water temp was cracking 87 degrees. Caught 30-40 fish keeping 7 for a meal tonite as I have a bunch in the freezer. All keepers 11” to one that did scratch 13”. Got off the lake by 10:30 am as the pleasure boaters and jet skis were taking over. Great cool morning to enjoy a bit of fishing. I will post a few pics of the structure I found fish on that I ran cranks over. Best colors of PICOs today, orange on bone, pink, and mud bug.
07-06-2018, 02:52 PM
cevans

Here is 3 pics off Hummingbird Helix Mega 9. Don't pay any attention to the MOB on the pics as I accidently punched it,,and eventually deleted it, but didn't realize it was on the pics. Have no idea why the pics aren't showing but click on the links and you will see them, There are 3 total.

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07-06-2018, 03:18 PM
crp4570

Congrats. Enjoyed the report
07-06-2018, 03:23 PM
"G"

Way to go Chuck
07-06-2018, 03:29 PM
Locator79

I forgot what a crappie looks like, way too hot for me after working in it all day. Been out at night a few times with some in the freezer. Heading to Erie in the morning, walleye and roller coasters.... Whoo Hooo

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07-06-2018, 04:33 PM
cevans

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Originally Posted by Locator79

I forgot what a crappie looks like, way too hot for me after working in it all day. Been out at night a few times with some in the freezer. Heading to Erie in the morning, walleye and roller coasters.... Whoo Hooo

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Hope you catch a bunch of eyes and I know you will have a good time! :cheers2
07-06-2018, 04:44 PM
dbowling

when I click link it says invalid check with administrator.
07-06-2018, 05:07 PM
cevans

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I think this works this time. Sorry about that.
07-06-2018, 09:04 PM
coach mark

Cataract or Lemon ?
07-07-2018, 06:07 AM
cevans

Lemon and if you hit those areas just right, expect to get a crankbait hung up. But, I didn’t lose one yesterday as I got them free.
07-07-2018, 06:18 AM
SpeckledSlab

Good detailed post, thanks.
07-07-2018, 11:16 AM
Sharkman

Good pics, thanks for sharing, what size pico cranks were you using?
07-07-2018, 01:35 PM
cevans

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Originally Posted by Sharkman

Good pics, thanks for sharing, what size pico cranks were you using?

https://www.picolures.com/category-s/110.htm

They will run about a foot deeper than the bandits and arkies when trolled. And I really think the , dimpled surface gives off more vibrations when moving in the water. If the fish are cranky, slather alittle Slab Sauce on them and it works as well. In this hot water and weather, increase your boat speed from 1.8 to 2.2 to keep the little fish from hitting it. Fish right now when in a feeding mood, strike with speed to feed and I find you will catch larger fish moving a alittle faster than spring time fishing. You can also cover more water with the increase of speed to find the fish. I also nailed 4 bass crankin yesterday with the largest about 2 lbs. The bass will hit any colors but the Mud Bug is the one they really tear up.
07-10-2018, 09:19 AM
Tslabhunter

Very nice catch!

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