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Looking for advice
So, let me start by saying that I've been crappie fishing the past 10 years or so. The only way I know how to catch crappie is when they are fairly close to bank in 10FOW or less most of the time. I usually like throwing roadrunners or minnows under a slip bobber. I have very limited success but finally got my first limit about 3 weeks ago.
Here is what I seek. Help catching more crappie. I read so many of your guys success stories and am trying to figure what I need to do to be more successful. I have a Nitro 700 so I dont have a lot of space up front. I also am lacking in electronics and basically have nothing more than a depth finder. I know I need to start with an upgrade there.
But I still dont know which method would be best for me to set up. Should I try pushing jigs or long line trolling? I've watched hundreds of videos but still dont feel like I know how to get set up.
I know things are still good for crappie fishing but when things slow down I would love if someone would be willing to help me out. If not on the wayer even in the garage to show me how you get set up. I'm always willing to provide gas or breakfast or any other expenses. I'm just really trying to learn how to catch these guys more consistently and I understand you are not always go im ng to have good days. My schedule is very flexible so if anyone ever needs a partner let me know. Thanks.
Trophy King
Jenko
Trophy King
I tried to post some pics of my rig I’m not sure if it posted. Some sage advice would be to pick up a quality graphite jig pole and learn how to target individual piles/logs/etc with someone who has a decent setup already. I think that’s a good way to actually feel what your fishing for underneath the surface. Not only that the biggest draw back for a trolling setup is $$$$. I’ve accumulated mine over the years and squandered several fortunes along the way doing it. I’m sure we could work something out if you wanted to tag along one day. I’m gonna be after em later this week
Crappie Wall Hanger II
My advice is to get on a boat with some guys who do different styles of f iij shingle from long lining, spider rigging, and pulling cranks. You will li earn talking to guys on here and reading their information.
I longline troll almost always and now learning to pull cranks. I can show you my set anytime. I'm in the Louisville area. Sorry, but I almost never have room on my boat with the wife and two boys usually filling my boat.
I recently suggested getting with an excellent guide. That's where I learned to longline with Guide Mark Collins on Weiss Lake. I've now been doing it for twenty-five years and I can catch fish going it. Soon I will switch to the crank baits. That's a different set up and more expense but nothing compared to my longline set up. I pull twelve poles when inlong line so set up cost some getting started.
As far as electronics goes. I have Lowrance with size scan imaging. It's nice but if I were buying today I would go with Garmin Panoptics Livescope. It's almost cheating. It will be a blessing for all three styles. I will be adding it within a few years.
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Jigboy
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The ugly stepsister of the livescope, the 360 (non MEGA). Truly I love what it can do and it costs a small fortune. I’m a HBird guy so I’m very bias in my reviews. The helix MEGA imaging series is very user friendly, and it pairs well w minn Kota.
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Crappie Wall Hanger II
BCO, that is a funny pic. I had to look twice because I have those same seats and a chocolate lab that fishes with me too.
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"You should have been here yesterday!!!
Jigboy
