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03-03-2019, 03:32 PM
rramos361

Fly Fishing

Is it possible to fly fish for crappie?

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03-03-2019, 03:43 PM
CrappiePappy

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Originally Posted by rramos361

Is it possible to fly fish for crappie?

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Yes, it is "possible" .... just may be a bit limiting (esp. depth). I would think streamers would be your best bet. :twocents
03-03-2019, 04:50 PM
deathb4disco

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Originally Posted by rramos361

Is it possible to fly fish for crappie?

Yes, but most people prefer to fly fish for bluegill and bass because they are more inclined to hit topwater flies. As CP said, small streamers would be best.

More info here:

https://www.crappie.com/crappie/fly-fishing/
06-02-2019, 09:50 PM
8fishermen

There are times when a fly rod will outfish conventional gear. Like crappie on the bed or when they are shallow. Throw 1/100 oz jigs that make no noise when they splash down and slowly flutter to the bottom. Silent and deadly. You can cover an amazing amount of water with a fly rod because you spend no time reeling. I pour 1/100 oz jigs on a size 6 little nasty hook and tie either maraboo tail or squirmy wormy. Killer. I do not like to fish more the 4 or 5 feet deep with them.

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06-02-2019, 10:59 PM
Techno2000

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Originally Posted by 8fishermen

There are times when a fly rod will outfish conventional gear.

I got tired of constantly having to whip a fly rod back and forth just to make a cast.You can catch just as many fish with spinning,but without all the hassle .
06-02-2019, 11:17 PM
deathb4disco

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Originally Posted by Techno2000

I got tired of constantly having to whip a fly rod back and forth just to make a cast.

Whipping the rod back and forth (a/k/a "false casting") should always be kept to a minimum.

Ideally, you make one back cast and one forward cast -- just like with spinning tackle. ;)
06-02-2019, 11:39 PM
Techno2000

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Originally Posted by deathb4disco

Whipping the rod back and forth (a/k/a "false casting") should always be kept to a minimum.

Ideally, you make one back cast and one forward cast -- just like with spinning tackle. ;)

Yeah,but another problem I alway had, was finding a clear area to use that fly rod.Every good looking spot I wanted to fish always had some kind of trees around it.
06-02-2019, 11:40 PM
8fishermen

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Originally Posted by Techno2000

I got tired of constantly having to whip a fly rod back and forth just to make a cast.You can catch just as many fish with spinning,but without all the hassle .

We ain't trout fishing! Style points don't fill coolers. Lure time in the water at the correct depth and speed do. Sometimes, the fly rod is the correct tool to accomplish that goal.

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06-02-2019, 11:54 PM
deathb4disco

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Originally Posted by Techno2000

Yeah,but another problem I alway had, was finding a clear area to use that fly rod.Every good looking spot I wanted to fish always had some kind of trees around it.

A roll cast helps in places like that. No back cast is needed.
06-02-2019, 11:57 PM
deathb4disco

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Originally Posted by Techno2000

Yeah,but another problem I alway had, was finding a clear area to use that fly rod.Every good looking spot I wanted to fish always had some kind of trees around it.

If you’re in New Orleans, you’ve got some killer fly fishing opportunities in fresh and saltwater.
10-11-2019, 12:22 PM
cknowles673

Make sure there isn't too much slack because their mouths are soft so it can tear right through. Check this out if you need tips
12-12-2019, 09:38 AM
BobC

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Originally Posted by deathb4disco

A roll cast helps in places like that. No back cast is needed.

Yep, that is the ticket! Nesting crappie definitely can be fished with a fly rod. As Death said, bluegills and smallies on a 3 or 5 weight are an absolute blast. Incredible fun. This past summer was a test of whether my carpal (both wrists) could stand up ok spin fishing without having surgery, and happily went well. This year I may breAk out my 3 weight. Topwater with a flyrod is a heart attack with every cast. Can’t be beat!
good luck with it!
Bob