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sadly dont have aboat besides a tiny blowup 2 man boat i only trust going out about 50 yard son it though ilive in missisisppi the best place for white crappie what time can i start to bank fish when crappie come into the shallow water? dying t go out n fish
So go. The perfect time to fish is whenever you can.Quote:
Originally Posted by matt1991
Not sure about the water conditions (i.e.: temperature, clarity, forage base, etc.) in your neck of the woods, but I can tell you this much. If I had a chance to go fishing (all our water up here are frozen solid!) you can bet I'd be out there in a heart beat! Never wait on the fish. Test the waters and try various presentations. You will just never know what you will catch unless you try.
This has been my gauge for years. When the lilacs start blooming the crappie are on the banks. Your mileage may vary [emoji846]
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I also hear when the dogwoods bloom.
I go year round though! Don’t miss an opportunity, just go.
Personally, I'd go now. Look for a bank that's fairly deep (steep angled) and on the West side of the lake, then look for any downed trees coming off that bank (bigger tree the better).
When I was in your position, many years ago, I caught many a Crappie in that very scenario ... Dec - Feb
Reason for the West bank location ... gets Sun thru most of the day, water warms there first
Reason for the steep bank & deadfall tree ... shelter/cover, varying depths, ambush point, possible feeding area for baitfish, possible sheltering area for smaller fish or even fry of other spawning fish, possible staging point for Crappie during pre-spawn & spawn period
It also allows you to cast to deeper water (& cover) than when on a flat or gently sloping (shallow) bank.
well luckly for me i can go any day i want anytime so time isnt a big deal i just dont wana go n not catch anything tbh i wana get some to eat
since dont have a good boat dont ever catch crappie on banks i could probably do ok with cats though im just curious when the bits suppose to really happen at the shores
i just ordered a blowup boat online something that can get me out a little ways t help me but i dont think ill go any further than 50 yards just to b safe should do ok
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Originally Posted by CrappiePappy
the place im fishing is right off a boat launch sadly not to many good bank spots
Check out the state lakes or any for that matter that have piers . (access to deeper water ) Bridges over water as well as old railroad trestle .
Minnows under a slip bobber should get you out far enough and at the right depth.
Crappie.com - Advanced Slip Bobber Techniques for Crappie By Kentucky Lake Fishing Guide Randy Kuhens
https://www.crappie.com/crappie/main...ishing-rookie/