I’m no pro…..

[SLIP-CORK]

But I would like to share a few techniques that I use that help me at times. Crappie are a challenge which I love because at those special times they become somewhat less than a challenge.
I use 11 foot rods most of the time.
In SOLA I use 6 lb low vis line.
I fish laydowns and stumps broken off but exposed at the water line as this stump will draw baitfish feeding on the algae.
With laydowns and stumps I hold the line in my left hand pretty much all the time for control and sensitivity. Here’s some other things that I love to do to develop some sort of pattern. Again this is things that I have had success with more than other things that I’ve tried.

When I’m alone I just love to undress a lay down trying to create a pattern. I tight line mostly with my left hand holding the line. I do this because I can manipulate the jig various ways VERY SLOWLY! In thick cover I have to do this. Next: patience and quiet this goes without saying. Next: confidence in what’s on the end of the line. I go light (1/32 oz) with a slightly bigger hook on the jig. Next: pay attention to the angle of the dangle, depth, shade creation underwater (this helps me a great deal) and most of all see these conditions when you get a strike. That is the pattern for me so I give these situations a longer look.
Another thing that I do is to imagine where things are that I can’t see in a lay down. I normally approach from the top ends that I can’t normally see but I give this area a good look. I have no live scope so I am guessing at this point. I have guessed right many times as the Sacs love that type of structure at times. It looks like open water but I figure where the top ends are and start in. Another bonus is that the limb angles are generally toward me which reduces hangups.
It’s a labor of love and I’m as patient as they come. I just stick and move and try to build a pattern and repeat it. LOVE IT!!

[Jamesdean]

Thank you for the insight on this method. Will be tryin' it for sure...

[DockShootinJack]

Thanks for sharing

[SuperDave336]

Sounds like a very good plan. The main thing you said is slowly and patience. That helps you entice and catch many as well as not stay hung up in structure. Good job.

[BuckeyeCrappie]

You methodology makes complete sense. I will keep your technique in mind and see if I can put it to use.

[Ketchn]

been doing the same type of non pro crappie ketchn a long time and to be sure it will load the boat once you get dialed up , nice read

[keeferfish]

When I’m alone I just love to undress a lay down

I might give it a shot but will it work if I keep my clothes on?

[SuperDave336]

I might give it a shot but will it work if I keep my clothes on?

I noticed but wasn't going to say anything on that.

[Ranger690]

Sounds good to me. But how do you keep from hanging up so much, when that jig drops down in the branches?

[Damion Kidd]

Sounds good to me. But how do you keep from hanging up so much, when that jig drops down in the branches?

Thanks for asking.


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