marsh crappie technique

[slowlearner]

has any ever tries trolling for sac-a-laits in the bayou black marsh? i have never seen any use this technique and im think of trying it. i done it a few times with friends and have a basic idea of the set up with multiple rods. any suggestions on baits that would be best in grassy areas? am i just wasting my time? would small spinner baits work? maybe i've never seen anyone use this technique because its not practical in the canals? any help would be appreciated.

[joey]

Is this brackish water?

[slowlearner]

some areas are brackish but i mainly fish sac-a-laits in the areas that are mostly fresh

[ol yank]

You could try Charlie Brewer Crappie sliders. They are pretty weedless and brushless. I would think trolling anything with an open hook would be too much trouble with snags.

[PawPaw Gene]

slowlearner, it will work early in the year before the grass starts to grow. I've used it with some success during Feb. dragging shiners and jigs in the middle of the canals before they go into spawn mode. Dragging shiners behind the boat with a float while casting will also work. It adds a few fish to the cooler but I catch more on casting jigs and spinners.
"gene"