Trying to talk up WV crappie

Anyone doing any good in WV waters crappie fishing? It seems the WV portion of this site is barely breathing and I'd like to get some info flowing. I know there are crappie fishers here in WV so lets talk.
I have only been able to get out a couple times on my local lake (Beech Fork) with only a little to show for it (literally and figuratively). Only a bout a dozen each time and nothing of much size (only one about 8"). I am new to the spider rigging and crappie fishing in general so I'm trying to learn how to catch at least a few to eat. I may be only dreaming about good size crappie around here, but I'm trying. Any help would be great. Also where you all fishing and how you doing?

Alright Mountaineers, better change baits. All we are hearing are crickets. lol

wvfishing, I was born and raised in the eastern panhandle of WV and grew up fishing the tributaries of the Potomac as well as local lakes. I'd never seen nor heard of a crappie caught. I think dnr were working on some stocking plans some 20yr ago. Smallmouth and trout were the norm. Good to hear that you are catching some. Hit me up with a pm if you're ever in Arkansas

Wvfishing, what part of the state are you in? I’m right across the river in Kentucky and if you fish beech fork we are probably pretty close to each other


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I’m out of Parkersburg WV...

Welcome to the forum j_c.
A lot of good info on this forum.

Are you catching crappie in the Parkersburg area?

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Originally Posted by Blackjeepjk

Welcome to the forum j_c.
A lot of good info on this forum.

Are you catching crappie in the Parkersburg area?

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Well not recently but I know I probably will this spring, good lord willing...

Good deal. Keep us updated when you get to go again. I'm really interested to hear about crappie there.

Hey Jman I'm in Barboursville and I do fish Beech Fork. I try to get out as much as work allows. Caught some nice crappie out of there this past spring (bigger than I ever thought were in there). Hope to be getting out soon as weather allows.

Do you all like dip jigs around standing timber or do you guys like to cast and shoot docks?

I’m partial to spider rigging jigs or minnows. I keep saying that I’m going to work on my dock shooting skills but seem to be productive enough with spider that just haven’t found the time.

I’m more of a dipper,but may enjoy using a slip bobber with live bait bait about as well as anything.If I’m interested in catching a lot of fish,in a wide variety of species,I will turn to the mighty beetle spin.A beetle spin works in so many different water types,from lakes,ponds to rivers and tiny creeks,it may be the all time best fish getter ...IMHO.

I’m partial to dipping and slip floats myself. I would like to try spider rigging....

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I’m partial to dipping and slip floats myself. I would like to try spider rigging....

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I would say Northbend wouldn’t be the best place for spider rigging,perhaps Mountain wood would be the best lake to learn in

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Originally Posted by Yaker

I would say Northbend wouldn’t be the best place for spider rigging,perhaps Mountain wood would be the best lake to learn in

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Funny you would say that. I go there a few times a year and always think that there is NO way you could spider rig that lake.

New here hope to get down to Stonewall soon. Caught smallies and eyes in the Ohio till rain came on . Now ready for crappie. Like to do some jigging,

Hey Skip, they're biting good at Stonewall! Good luck

Thanks for sure wasn't sure if rain had made a mess .

Going next week .

Good luck! I'm heading to Stonecoal Saturday if the weather holds

Never had the chance to fish Stonecoal ,motor too big Good Luck . Looking for smallr boat and motor.

My wife and I take our kayaks out on Stonecoal. It's a nice lake for kayaking with the motor restriction. We mostly stay up on the north end. We're hitting it a little later this morning!