Be persistent and don't be afraid to explore new areas and baits!!!!
My advise would be if you are prone to addictive behavior, do NOT start crappie fishing!!! But, if you are going to do it anyway, start small, simple and stay connected to Crappie.com!!!!
Be persistent and don't be afraid to explore new areas and baits!!!!
###1 fish a brush pile!!!
Shooting docks can pay off dividends in a nice heaping plate of crappie fillets. On the lakes I fish dock shooting is a relatively untapped resource. There just aren't that many people doing it. It is also a great place to start crappie fishing. Beyond the need for some type of watercraft ( anything from a boat to a kayak will do) all you need is a couple of poles of your choice. I used anything from a 6' to a 7'6" rod to shoot with. Get yourself some jigs in styles and colors popular for your lake and you are all set to amaze your buddies by catching fish few people even try for and put some fish on the table. No need for fancy electronics or other expensive gizmos. A good topo map will give you an idea where the great habitat is located. YouTube is a great resource for learning the technique and you can practice at home with and old dinning room chair, a bucket, or an old box. A cereal box with the opening laid horizontal or vertical will gibe you a challenge and get you ready for shooting those tough areas where the slabs hide. Dock shooting produces year round with the exception when the crappie are spawning. Highly stressed post spawn crappie relate heavily to docks that are deeply shaded with little or no activity. Find an abandoned dock or one that has spider webs showing little use close to deep water and you have found a potential honey hole. Grab a pole, hop in the boat and go shoot yourself up a mess of crappie. Bet you have a blast!
The love for fishing is one of the best gifts you can pass alongCUonthelake LIKED above post
Think like a crappie would. Where would you want to be if the sun was high in the sky? In the shade, that is where I would start fishing.
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Don't give up!
When fishing a new lake don't try to fish the whole thing just pick out one area and try to learn everything there is to know about that one area.
Live Simply, Love Generously, Care Deeply, Speak Kindly, and Trust in our Creator who Loves usPawPaw Gene LIKED above post
LIGHTER LINE/JIGS ARE THE WAY TO GO ON A TOUGH BITE . DON'T WORRY ABOUT BREAKING OFF TILL YOU GET THEM ON !
Don't forget to have fun! Crappie fishing can be serious business, but don't ever take it too seriously! The more you love it, the more success you will have.