Shellcracker in the winter in the south

**tracker33** · 01-18-2013, 10:26 PM

I had heard that shellcracker fishing in January and February was the best. I've typically just fished for them in summer spring and early fall and still never really wore em out. I heard they stay in same areas just go deeper when it gets cold. Anyone have any advice on this? Gonna hit the crappie on some brush tomorrow but might try for some crackers on some sandy points with clam shells if crappie are slow. But always looking to learn something new.

**wademaster** · 01-19-2013, 09:28 AM

For crackers, nightcrawlers on the bottom using a split shot has always been the best tactic for me. The closer to tree roots and cover the better.

**STUMP HUNTER** · 01-20-2013, 10:09 PM

Seen a report where somebody caught some crackers in 3' depth on Murray last week. Must have moved up to feed with these warm days we have been having.

**"G"** · 01-21-2013, 12:47 PM

red worms on the bottom in deep water close to their bedding area usually produces for me during the winter

**wademaster** · 01-21-2013, 04:43 PM

Reading the most recent response by G there made me think of last weekend. I was in my yak and was floating in like 1-2ft of water. I was taking note of some hardcore spawning areas and something to my left caught my eye. I glance over and maybe 4ft from me was a nice cracker just suspending like he had nothing better to do. This correlates with what G said, except in shallower water. And i know what you're thinkin; why didn't i try to catch it, well it was close enough after a couple seconds that i actually reached over and tried to grab it with my hand. LOL He may have been cold, but he wasn't that cold. LOL

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