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Chevync20
I am a recreational fisherman who loves to catch crappie. Last season was my first really focusing on catching crappie. I have fished my whole life, but just for whatever is biting. I had some good days and some others just killing time. I have found that one area I struggle with is finding fish on the edges of transitions. So 45-55 degrees especially. For the most part, I fish Harris and Jordan. I went out this past Saturday morning and the first three hours, nothing. Moved to deeper water and found a few scattered. I fished for 6 hours or so total. The wind really made things difficult and it was really my first time this year fishing Jordan considering all the rain and high water for the past six months.
I guess what I am asking is, when the water is 50, how do you begin looking?
Do you start in deep water and work your way more shallow?
How long do you give an area with no action to produce before moving on?
Is it better to longline or spider rig at this time?
I ran all 8 rods up front with varying jig heads and color combinations until something worked. Managed to catch a few in 19-25' FOW at 51-53 degrees but no real pattern. Is that a product of all the flooding or is that the norm? Typically when water starts to creep around 60 degrees, I find them shallow.
I am no tournament fisherman, just a guy who loves fishing for crappie. I am not looking to steal spots, just trying to understand crappie fishing better and have some table fare.
I have read until my mind is numb about all types of crappie fishing, but I guess what I am looking is more insight into these local lakes. I appreciate everyone sharing insights.
Thanks again everyone for all the help over the past year!