CRAPPIE COMBO TROLL WITH MINNOWS

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11-18-2019, 07:10 PM
Hotwater

CRAPPIE COMBO TROLL WITH MINNOWS

I fished Lake Oconee today. The water was 58 degrees most of the day. I caught 9 good Crappie. The fish are on the move but most of the better fish were all still on the timber. The channels hold fish but they are down close to the bottom. I did manage a few fish away from the timber early this morning but the long line bite slowed as the morning wore on. Later I found some good fish over timber and I targeted them with some success. I still think the best fishing will start around Thanksgiving provided the water temperature cools just a bit more. I hope you enjoy the video. The video is a bit longer than usual but there was a surprise at the end!

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11-18-2019, 08:01 PM
jawjatek

Very nice fish, and a heck of a bass. I may have to wander back down that-a way later in the week while this nice weather holds. See if timber dippin' still works, if not - chuck out the long-lines. I guess experience helps you manage all those rods, I can barely handle 6 by myself.
11-18-2019, 08:30 PM
DV8ed

Very good video. Quite succinct. You mention in the post that cooler water will improve fishing. Where do you expect the fish to be? I am new to Lake Eufaula, but am able to find fish in the channels only, and near the bottom except when the shad are moving. Your suggestions would be appreciated, and of interest.
11-19-2019, 12:53 AM
Ttexastom

Mr Jay, that is a great video. Thank you for sharing.
11-19-2019, 05:16 AM
Mike1234

Great video thanks for sharing. Is your boat a G3. Just curious that’s what I have and the lay out looks the same. Thanks.

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11-19-2019, 07:21 AM
Hotwater

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Originally Posted by jawjatek

Very nice fish, and a heck of a bass. I may have to wander back down that-a way later in the week while this nice weather holds. See if timber dippin' still works, if not - chuck out the long-lines. I guess experience helps you manage all those rods, I can barely handle 6 by myself.

LOL. Sometimes managing the rods can be hectic. Yet it's not to bad when you only catch 9 fish all day.:dono
11-19-2019, 07:26 AM
Hotwater

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Originally Posted by DV8ed

Very good video. Quite succinct. You mention in the post that cooler water will improve fishing. Where do you expect the fish to be? I am new to Lake Eufaula, but am able to find fish in the channels only, and near the bottom except when the shad are moving. Your suggestions would be appreciated, and of interest.

When the fall fishing gets good I compare it to spring pre-spawn fishing. The fish can be anywhere. There were tons of fish in the channel yesterday and soon we will be able catch them in the channel, drop offs, flats, ledges, coves etc. As you say. Follow the shad.
11-19-2019, 07:29 AM
Hotwater

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Originally Posted by Mike1234

Great video thanks for sharing. Is your boat a G3. Just curious that’s what I have and the lay out looks the same. Thanks.

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Yes it is a G3.
11-19-2019, 08:01 AM
Specklocker

Nice vid...as always. Keep them coming!
11-19-2019, 10:19 AM
Sore thumb

Enjoy watching your videos!

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11-19-2019, 12:44 PM
fireman1501

Good job
11-19-2019, 06:19 PM
DV8ed

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Originally Posted by Hotwater

When the fall fishing gets good I compare it to spring pre-spawn fishing. The fish can be anywhere. There were tons of fish in the channel yesterday and soon we will be able catch them in the channel, drop offs, flats, ledges, coves etc. As you say. Follow the shad.

Thank you, Sir. If the Lord lets me live long enough I will figure this out.
11-19-2019, 08:28 PM
Hotwater

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Originally Posted by DV8ed

Thank you, Sir. If the Lord lets me live long enough I will figure this out.

I will try to remember to get some footage of my electronics when the fish come off the timber. That might help you and others see what to look for and what scattered crappie look like on the graph. It would also show what type of structure (ledges, flats, drop-offs, channels etc.) and depth they relate to this time of year.
11-19-2019, 08:40 PM
Rustyhooker

Great video as always Hotwater!! My daughter just finished up her fall travel softball season last week so I plan on getting my rods respooled and hope to be out there on Oconee this coming weekend to start fall/winter fishing, my favorite time to be out there
11-20-2019, 06:49 AM
Hotwater

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Originally Posted by Rustyhooker

Great video as always Hotwater!! My daughter just finished up her fall travel softball season last week so I plan on getting my rods respooled and hope to be out there on Oconee this coming weekend to start fall/winter fishing, my favorite time to be out there

It is my favorite time of year also. Good luck.
11-20-2019, 07:30 AM
js2320

Great video. I enjoyed it.

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11-20-2019, 08:59 AM
whoknewgheenoe

Thanks for sharing!
11-20-2019, 11:36 AM
fireman1501

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Originally Posted by Hotwater

I will try to remember to get some footage of my electronics when the fish come off the timber. That might help you and others see what to look for and what scattered crappie look like on the graph. It would also show what type of structure (ledges, flats, drop-offs, channels etc.) and depth they relate to this time of year.

I think that would help a lot my friend.
11-20-2019, 06:11 PM
DV8ed

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Originally Posted by fireman1501

I think that would help a lot my friend.

Yes, Sir. It would help a lot.
11-23-2019, 09:32 AM
BigDawgg

Great job ! Thanks :highfive
11-23-2019, 05:10 PM
Sore thumb

I just wanted to thank you Hotwater for the video. I showed it to my better half and she wanted to go. We caught some very nice fish and she caught her biggest crappie to date. We only kept a few to eat and it doesn't take many big to make a mess.

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11-23-2019, 05:30 PM
Sore thumb

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I just wanted to thank you Hotwater for the video. I showed it to my better half and she wanted to go. We caught some very nice fish and she caught her biggest crappie to date. We only kept a few to eat and it doesn't take many big to make a mess.

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11-24-2019, 06:32 AM
Hotwater

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Originally Posted by Sore thumb

I just wanted to thank you Hotwater for the video. I showed it to my better half and she wanted to go. We caught some very nice fish and she caught her biggest crappie to date. We only kept a few to eat and it doesn't take many big to make a mess.

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I am glad to hear that. I wish my better half liked to fish.