Friends,
ive been unsuccessful locating crappie on my lake. I know they are supposed to be around timber and docks, but so far no luck with 1/16 jigs. Any key things you guys look for when you are targeting crappie this time of year? Thanks!
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Friends,
ive been unsuccessful locating crappie on my lake. I know they are supposed to be around timber and docks, but so far no luck with 1/16 jigs. Any key things you guys look for when you are targeting crappie this time of year? Thanks!
What's your water temp?
Do you have a fish finder?
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Originally Posted by Redge
yes sir just got a 93sv but still learning how to use it. Every time I go out am learning more and more! Just new to it
We are down in the 50s now. North TexasQuote:
Originally Posted by Capt Cormorant
Probably the same thing I'm doing wrong. It's been a slow month. They are not in the slips in any numbers nor are they at brush piles nor the bridge pillars. Fished 6 hours today, caught 2 keepers, 6 undersized crappie, 2 undersized white bass. The weather and wind were perfect, just could not get the few I found to bite. Located lots of bait balls in 12-18 ft of water but no predator fish around them.
Hopefully, somebody can tell both of us what we are doing wrong.
Learn what baitfish look like on your 93 sv. Find the baitfish and you will find the crappie. Fish your jigs slow. Smaller and slower is the rule in cold water.
What lake in North Texas are you fishing. Maybe I can help you out.
I’m on Lake Granbury sir!Quote:
Originally Posted by Grainraiser
thanks friend will do!Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappieAddict
appreciate the info sir! Hopefully we both get a cooler full soon!Quote:
Originally Posted by ezgoing
you should have blacks stacked up like cord wood close to the bottom on the 377 bridge , if not you might have missed them by a month . 15 to 25 foot of water the first few sets of columns out to close to the channel .
next stop the 2 monster oaks that fell off those peoples bank just north about 150 yards on the west bank .
most of the docks there are loaded up nicely as well right now . up river has been stupid good for magnum whites and blacks under docks .
the guy i went with in the kayak guides over there and is just standing on herds of whoppers , he has one client that drives all the way in from Oklahoma just to fish the upper end of the lake with him . says its the best big crappie spot he has ever visited !
the next bridge north of the 377 bridge might be holding fish as well .
very subtle jigging and or a really slow fall under the docks will get you bit . do not jig fast .
i would come show myself but i am a bit on the ridiculous side busy ...
luck to ya my friend ....btw the edge of river channel is stupid good for striper right above 377 as well .
big swim baits and dead stick them just like for crappie only with a larger bait ...right off the bottom :highfive
I'll tell ya I'm not sure about the spots but the action info right here is definitely What It Is that has been putting fish in my boat.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Ketchn
Ketch'um I'll never discuss a hot spot with you again..... You spilled the field of beans here not just the bag of beans......:Roflrotfl
Good stuff brother.....
It ain't one of our spots...Quote:
Originally Posted by SKs Crappie Catching Adventures
I just know from when I used to visit there back when....
Have not hit it in years ...
This forum is so awesome! Thanks everyone for the advice. Got my first slab today! I am new to crappie fishing and getting advice from more experienced folks is why I joined!
Got my first slab today! Thanks to all for advice. I am still learning!
My water temp is 41 degrees. Slip bobber/cork has been producing over vertical jigging. Like everyone said look for bait.. Find the bait and you'll find the crappie.
Nice Slab!
Abandon all hope! You are hooked.
If you are not recognizing the fish on your 93sv try using a different color pattern. For side scan I like the black emerald (personal preference) and try turning the sensitivity up for the sonar setup and display setup. You can make the decent fish turn into white specs on the screen and the bigger fish will cast a shadow. Play around with your settings until you find what works best for you. When you get it to where you can spot fish the first time it will become easier the next. Good luck hope you find more like the one you posted.
Slab apprentice, you have a good finder.
It is the key to fishing where the fish are.
Learn to use it, YouTube can certainly be an awesome resource.
Them Texas boys are going to be able to give you better relevant advice, than I.
Good luck!
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Looks like your off to a good start that’s a nice fish right there good job.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slab Apprentice
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thats a dandy crappie my friend , some of the blackies in that lake are dandy as well
go get you a water body record , the last time i checked it could be had quite easily
congrats and KABOOM :highfive
I was just pulling your leg bro...... Hint "Good Stuff Bro"......:RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by Ketchn
Now that's what I call a Great Big Ole Nice'un......Quote:
Originally Posted by Slab Apprentice
Definitely work the river end of Lake Granbury.
Thank you kind sir! Funny you say that, I looked it up and this one was pretty close to the Lake Record (Recorded of course.) Record was like 16” she was 15”. I need to get a scale, I’d guess this one was also pretty close, guess around 2 lb.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ketchn
Per New York Department of Environmental Conservation
Panfish
Length Bluegill Rock
BassBlack
CrappieYellow
PerchBrown
BullheadWeight Weight Weight Weight Weight 7" 4 oz. 4 oz. 7.5" 5 oz. 5 oz. 8" 7 oz. 6 oz. 4 oz. 3 oz. 8.5" 8 oz. 7 oz. 6 oz. 4 oz. 9" 10 oz. 8 oz. 7 oz. 5 oz. 9.5" 12 oz. 10 oz. 8 oz. 6 oz. 10" 14 oz. 12 oz. 9 oz. 7 oz. 10.5" 1 lb. 1 oz. 14 oz. 11 oz. 8 oz. 9 oz. 11" 1 lb. 4 oz. 1 lb. 0 oz. 13 oz. 9 oz. 10 oz. 11.5" 1 lb. 7 oz. 1 lb. 2 oz. 15 oz. 11 oz. 12 oz. 12" 1 lb. 10 oz. 1 lb. 4 oz. 1 lb. 1 oz. 12 oz. 14 oz. 12.5" 1 lb. 14 oz. 1 lb. 7 oz. 1 lb. 3 oz. 14 oz. 1 lb. 0 oz. 13" 2 lb. 3 oz. 1 lb. 10 oz. 1 lb. 6 oz. 1 lb. 0 oz. 1 lb. 2 oz. 13.5" 2 lb. 7 oz. 1 lb. 13 oz. 1 lb. 9 oz. 1 lb. 2 oz. 1 lb. 4 oz. 14" 2 lb. 12 oz. 2 lb. 1 oz. 1 lb. 12 oz. 1 lb. 5 oz. 1 lb. 6 oz. 14.5" 2 lb. 4 oz. 1 lb. 15 oz. 1 lb. 7 oz. 1 lb. 9 oz. 15" 2 lb. 8 oz. 2 lb. 3 oz. 1 lb. 10 oz. 1 lb. 12 oz. 15.5" 2 lb. 6 oz. 1 lb. 13 oz. 1 lb. 15 oz. 16" 2 lb. 11 oz. 2 lb. 0 oz. 2 lb. 2 oz. 16.5" 2 lb. 15 oz. 2 lb. 3 oz. 2 lb. 6 oz. 17" 3 lb. 4 oz. 2 lb. 7 oz. 2 lb. 9 oz. 17.5" 3 lb. 9 oz. 2 lb. 11 oz. 2 lb. 13 oz. 18" 3 lb. 14 oz. 2 lb. 15 oz. 3 lb. 2 oz. 18.5" 3 lb. 6 oz. 19" 3 lb. 11 oz. 19.5"