Thread: Crappie elude me...

But bluegill have learned to fear me!




15 of these nice 'gills gave up when I showed up at the pond today. Tossed back a number of dinkies as well. I used 2 baits for the most part; a 2" BG baby shad in threadfin shad color and a 2" crappie stinger green/blue with a white tail. The BG landed the majority.

I was surprised at what small fish attacked that BG. The small fish of the day was a bluegill of perhaps 4" long and he took that plastic shad in completely; I had to dig it out with the forceps.

Most came from deep water, 22+ feet. I had to work them, they were not hitting aggressively. Had to have my patience hat on but it all worked out.



All processed and tucked away in the freezer for a cold winter night's fish fry.