Rainbow Flowage Dam Tail Race Crappies
Fished last three mornings in the tail race right below the dam. First morning was a trial outing using just jigs with various body types and colors. Decent success over two hours. All were C&R. July 4th morning. Used crappie minnows below slip bobber, mainly. Even caught some on 1/16 oz. jig with chartreuse body, 2" to 2 1/2". Caught 40 off fishing deck, kept 7 nice eating size. All in 2 hours. This morning 40 more caught with 13 keepers in 3 hours. Minnows and chartreuse bodied jig doing the trick. And, be ready for surprises like an random walleye, northern and sunnies. Still roe in females.
Fishing is relaxing and fun, but catching is when it really becomes fun!