Thread: CRAPPIE COMBO TROLL WITH MINNOWS

I fished Lake Oconee today. The water was 58 degrees most of the day. I caught 9 good Crappie. The fish are on the move but most of the better fish were all still on the timber. The channels hold fish but they are down close to the bottom. I did manage a few fish away from the timber early this morning but the long line bite slowed as the morning wore on. Later I found some good fish over timber and I targeted them with some success. I still think the best fishing will start around Thanksgiving provided the water temperature cools just a bit more. I hope you enjoy the video. The video is a bit longer than usual but there was a surprise at the end!

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Very nice fish, and a heck of a bass. I may have to wander back down that-a way later in the week while this nice weather holds. See if timber dippin' still works, if not - chuck out the long-lines. I guess experience helps you manage all those rods, I can barely handle 6 by myself.

Originally Posted by jawjatek

Very nice fish, and a heck of a bass. I may have to wander back down that-a way later in the week while this nice weather holds. See if timber dippin' still works, if not - chuck out the long-lines. I guess experience helps you manage all those rods, I can barely handle 6 by myself.

LOL. Sometimes managing the rods can be hectic. Yet it's not to bad when you only catch 9 fish all day.

Very good video. Quite succinct. You mention in the post that cooler water will improve fishing. Where do you expect the fish to be? I am new to Lake Eufaula, but am able to find fish in the channels only, and near the bottom except when the shad are moving. Your suggestions would be appreciated, and of interest.

Originally Posted by DV8ed

Very good video. Quite succinct. You mention in the post that cooler water will improve fishing. Where do you expect the fish to be? I am new to Lake Eufaula, but am able to find fish in the channels only, and near the bottom except when the shad are moving. Your suggestions would be appreciated, and of interest.

When the fall fishing gets good I compare it to spring pre-spawn fishing. The fish can be anywhere. There were tons of fish in the channel yesterday and soon we will be able catch them in the channel, drop offs, flats, ledges, coves etc. As you say. Follow the shad.

Originally Posted by Hotwater

When the fall fishing gets good I compare it to spring pre-spawn fishing. The fish can be anywhere. There were tons of fish in the channel yesterday and soon we will be able catch them in the channel, drop offs, flats, ledges, coves etc. As you say. Follow the shad.

Thank you, Sir. If the Lord lets me live long enough I will figure this out.

Originally Posted by DV8ed

Thank you, Sir. If the Lord lets me live long enough I will figure this out.

I will try to remember to get some footage of my electronics when the fish come off the timber. That might help you and others see what to look for and what scattered crappie look like on the graph. It would also show what type of structure (ledges, flats, drop-offs, channels etc.) and depth they relate to this time of year.

Originally Posted by Hotwater

I will try to remember to get some footage of my electronics when the fish come off the timber. That might help you and others see what to look for and what scattered crappie look like on the graph. It would also show what type of structure (ledges, flats, drop-offs, channels etc.) and depth they relate to this time of year.

I think that would help a lot my friend.

Originally Posted by fireman1501

I think that would help a lot my friend.

Yes, Sir. It would help a lot.

Mr Jay, that is a great video. Thank you for sharing.