Quote Originally Posted by Crappieman633 View Post
Hey guys, I fished Indian Creek today from day break till about 1. I fished every way I know how and no crappies. None to speak of anyway. The drum population is doing well though....I tight lined the points, spider rigged a while, fished the inside bend of the channel, the flats, brush and nothing.....they're just not biting yet. Water temp was 57 this morning and warmed to 60. I believe the temp needs to get down below 50 for the bite to start. I had fun anyway but no one else was catching either so I would say it's not yet time.
Fished Sunday in that same area and caught some decent ones, see Fall Fun Morning post. Crappie and Gill bite was very light on plastics on structure about 15ft deep. The trollers were doing much better. You are correct about the Drum, they were thumping the jig with authority then would try to take the rod out of your hand. Glad you got out and gave it a shot, with the backdrop of the Smokies it is hard to beat the scenic views of Douglas in the Fall. Keep the reports coming.