Fishing Unknown Water tomorrow

[John Doe]

Hello all,

I'm going crappie fishing tomorrow with my son - we are both excited but I have to temper expectations. I'll be fishing Lake Tholocco on Fort Rucker.

Don't own a boat yet, but I can rent one here. Although, we won't have the luxury of electronics or rod holders, we will be on the water!

Given I don't know the lake at all other than knowing where the dam is and the docks/piers are, my strategy is as follows.

The water temps are still high and I am guessing the fish are deep. The deepest part of the lake is about 25 feet. I think we will shoot the docks and piers first. Then, dependent on how that works out, thinking of trolling a couple of polls rigged with cranks or jigs in the deeper part of the lake. I know there is a lot man induced structure on the bottom - mostly Christmas trees.

Wish us beginners some luck tomorrow.

[CrappiePappy]

Sounds like a plan !! luck2ya

[LowePro]

If no graphs, start off trolling! Then when ya find the fish change methods (if ya need to) and capitalize on em! Deeper-est part of the lake should be by the dam. That would be a great place to start. Although I was in a relatively shallow body of water yesterday. Water temp was 82 during the hottest part of the day. Which was cooler than I had expected. I caught my fish in 6-8fow. So if they aint deep, dont waste much time down there. Keep changing! You gonna get em man.....I can feel it!!!!

[John Doe]

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[John Doe]

Didn't get skunked anyway but sure was tough. Windy, the rental boat battery died and had to get towed in. Still had a good time

[nuttin but net]

Enjoyment is what counts but spending time with your son is priceless. Glad ya'll caught something.

[Josh_Allraw]

Some fish are better then none and like stated above quality time with the son is priceless!

[Hanr3]

Sounds to me like you shared a good bonding experience and the dead battery only adds to the bond. Good job. BTW- the fish are a bonus.

[Ketchn]

Fun times are fun times .......sometimes not getting skunked is my plan as well ....mission accomplished

[Slabprowler]

Not bad ! 2 better than none ! Always a good time when you get to go with your kids.I would invite you to go with me and your welcome too !but you are as far south east as I am northeast !