Thread: Anyone still catching crappie up shallow?

I have pulled crankbaits 3 times since 5/25. Each time ive started in 25 fow looking for bait, following bait to the back of the creek. Being this is my second year crappie fishing, i found it odd finding fish in the same area/depth that i did in feb/march. Based on advice i have been given from others, i didnt know if this was normal for this time of year.

Originally Posted by Jd52

I have pulled crankbaits 3 times since 5/25. Each time ive started in 25 fow looking for bait, following bait to the back of the creek. Being this is my second year crappie fishing, i found it odd finding fish in the same area/depth that i did in feb/march. Based on advice i have been given from others, i didnt know if this was normal for this time of year.

you are actually answering your own question !!!! following the bait, that is what the crappie will do all the time !!! congrats on catching them pulling cranks !!!!

Don't have too many SC guys pulling cranks. Good to hear it works. I would think you'd pick up some Spotted Bass as well in Russell.

Originally Posted by micorps

Lol i know mark, after reviewing footage from yesterday, i realized i cant use it without pinpointing my spots for everyone viewing, i think i will just hold onto that. Havent reviewed today's, but there were quite a few over a pound and half. to dang hot with out bimimi top lol. I was soaked in sweat this morning by 8 am.

We can go on my boat. It's got a Bimini.

A few here and there. My boys love catching, so they dont mind. I typically move from an area if i catch too many. Especially if there arent any crappie.
I have been super impressed with crankbaits. It took a few times, and about 7 or 8 lost crankbaits to figure it out.

Originally Posted by Jd52

A few here and there. My boys love catching, so they dont mind. I typically move from an area if i catch too many. Especially if there arent any crappie.
I have been super impressed with crankbaits. It took a few times, and about 7 or 8 lost crankbaits to figure it out.

I will say you are doing dang good if all you have lost are 7 to 8 crankbaits, heck I lost that many the 1st time pulling them dayum things I learned real quick it ain't for me !!! sold the rest of the cranksbaits I had and linecounter reels and went back to longlining and ain't looked back!!!
congrats on you and your boys getting out and catching them pulling cranks that's awesome !!!!

Glad I haven't gotten that bug yet! I know I'd be broke trying to keep'em in stock on the boat.
Keep at it and you have those boys being professionals before long.

Mr strmwalker,

I switched to cranks because once april rolls around I can't catch crappie with regular long line tactics. Switched to 1/8th ounce heads, even put a weight above jig, still can't get to them. I stopped losing cranks when I switched to 200s and 220s.