new here looking for some advice

[Strahm]

I have never been an avid crappie fisherman, but id like to get into it more.
what tips do you have for some one who is just beginning.
also i've never thought about going out fishing this early in the year, but reading on here it seems that a lot of people go out as long as the lake isn't frozen. how do you catch fish this early in the year?
my specific lake would be Mozingo in Maryville. when is the earliest i can expect to have some luck? and what should i do to catch fish? (bait, depth, part of the lake?)

sorry for such a beginner question but im not a very experienced angler yet

[crappiedave55]

I jig fish year round ,fish the ledges along a bluff works good in the winter,caught fish from 8 ft to 16 ft today on the bottom fishing it sloooooooowly

[beagle man]

welcome aboard, straham, do not know about your area lakes, but there are lots on here that do, get on here and read all you can, it will help. bunch of great people on here and all willing to share.

[Strahm]

thanks for the welcoming. ive started to search on here a little bit, and it is already helping. looking forward to some advice from someone who knows my area well.

[olesilverside]

Welcome to the site, sorry can't help you in that area............hell I don't even know where it is.........

[got crappie]

Strahm Welcome from Smithville.

[Strahm]

Strahm Welcome from Smithville.

im actually from smithville, just going to college in maryville. believe it or not i grew up in smithville and never went to the lake until the past four years. hence the needing fishing tips ha ha

[bwillaub]

The best advice I can give you is to be on the water as much as you can throughout the year. Keep a log and keep track of things like places, water temps, water clarity, depths, colors, clouds, sun, and of course "results". Hitch a ride with someone who knows the sport. There are several on this site who are willing to share their boat and knowledge with someone who wants to learn. Good look.

[bugman]

Welcome to the Mo board you've came to a great place to learn,wish i could help you but i don't know a thing about that lake.

[TnRidge]

Welcome to the site . Just hang around here for a while and you will learn allot and meet some good fisherman.