Trolling JPP 8/4/18

I've been reading a lot about trolling crankbaits for summer crappie, so I got myself some rod holders and some Bandit 300s and Arkie 350s and gave it a shot. What a blast! And the size of them! This was my first crappie trip where every catch was a keeper. I guess the dinks don't mess around with big crankbaits.

Found them between 17-22 fow, and all of the action came before 9am. Bandit 300 chartreuse with red stripes (I think it's called "spring craw") was the hot color. I only had 4 colors though, I'll need to add to my arsenal now.

Now that I know it works, I can't wait to get some family and friends out and show them a good time. Thanks to this forum for the idea and reports that got me out to try it!

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Now it gets spendy. Congrats and good luck.

Good catch, take some pics of those cranked up Crappie!!! We like pics!


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You got a problem dude. YOUR HOOKED!!!!!!!!!! ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!

We love pics!! Nice post!


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Thanks, I am definitely hooked. I tried showing my son the 4 best, but he was more interested in the ruler. Hopefully next summer he'll be fishing with me.Attachment 312908

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Those are some nice Slabs, looks to be both blacks and whites. Cranks will get them both! It won’t be long and he will be right there with you catching fish.


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Looks good, mid lake area


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Those are some nice Fish.


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Once you take your son, he will be hooked for life! Thanks for posting

Don't overlook the PICO lures. They will put fish in the boat. I've had some good trips using them on JPP

I just tried to say, while you are buying lures , don't overlook the PICO lures I've had good trips using them on JPP

Nice size crappie.Good catch.

Nice fish. What kind of rod holders did you put on your Tracker ?

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Originally Posted by Frank Cecil

Nice fish. What kind of rod holders did you put on your Tracker ?

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I got Scotty brand. I know that's not usual crappie caliber but I wanted something that would hold up to striper or big cats too.

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I have two Scotty triple-bases with Cabelas quickdraw holders. I do six rods, in the two triple-holders, off the back for cats, and have a good spread. My kids use them like they're deep sea fishing to reel in all their cats. It may take them a while to get them in, but they haven't lost a rod that way. It's fun to watch them catch "the biggest fish ever". IDK why they wouldn't work for trolling crappie.


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Good job, glad it all worked out for ya! It’s definitely a blast.