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I could really use some help on how to longline

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Found fish scattered throughout a flat area slightly suspended. Definitely not schooled up. I drifted with the wind throughout this area and was catching fish on minnows. Problem is the wind blows...

Been out twice and have got on some decent fish.

First lake I found mostly white crappies up off a tree.

Second lake was all blacks up fairly shallow. The bite was really good until some storms...

I believe the white crappies are spawning deeper than the blacks I usually catch up on the bank.

This lake has a lot of blown down trees on really steep drop off shorelines. I think I was marking...

Sorry chevy, I was actually just kind of excited to post again after a 10 year absence.

Finally back on the crappie forums. Anything happening at blue marsh, redman, Pinchot etc?

I was part of a crappie survey there back in 04 and the fish were starting to get pretty nice size in there. I think the regs are a good thing as well. Of course you got the guys who just want to...

My buddy got one 16 in there about a week after your post.

Water temps are in the low 60's fish are on the beds. Got 4 over 14 today(15, 14.5, 14, 14) and lost another at the boat. Got atleast 50 smaller ones too. Minnows and tubes, most fish were relased...

Scavengerj, it's charman03 from iceshanty, good to see you over here. We'll have to get together for some crappie fishing this spring.

very sad news. Any information on how they went in in the first place?

easy one, either too much line on your reel, the line on your reel is too heavy lb test for the reel, or the line is too heavy for the weight of the lure your casting.

It's all about the water temp. I believe once it hits the 60's it should be on. Cold snaps or unstable water temps can screw them up.

Golden rule

I wish I could get more involved but being stuck down here in Harrisburg area makes for a long drive.

Looks like you got a bunch of those nasty green sunfish around. I would get as many of those outta there as I could and try to get some bluegills going. Where abouts in the country are ya? Looks...

Nice fish chaunc, where can I get one of those keystone crappie shirts?

I always thought that the crappie liked to suspend on the outer edges of your cover or just over it, not always right deep inside it. It prob varies though. That is why I always fish the edges...

Hey Tim glad to see you on crappie.com The PA board for this part of the state does't get alot of action.

Charlie

Sparkie, when the fish are biting good I agree that the type of rod does not matter at all, heck a cane pole would work. But for certain types/styles of fishing when the fish are finicky or light...

I have always had better luck with the squirmin squirts from bass pro. Might want to give them a look. Ebay usually has bulk tubes for sale.

Basically all my rods I use for crappie fishing are St Croix. They have a very sensitive tip and even the ultra lites have enough backbone to land a good fish. When jigging or tightlining feel is a...

I have an 99 tracker pro team 175 and USED to have the same issues. Here is a good tip. It takes a little extra effort but then you wont have the gas spilling back out at you every second and...

Very nice fish, great pics. Congrats

Yeah the state board is pretty slow especially now. Most people here fish Western PA Pocono is far east. Just PM me if you have any particualr questions and I'll be glad to help.

Plenty of fishing opportunities in the Pocono area, actually more then plenty. there are little lakes everywhere up there. Expect to catch trout, bass, pickeral, sunfish and some lakes have...

Those are 2 awesome looking white slabs. very nice pic, makes me want to get out there and bust some crappie.

I would get a 6ft 6" St Croix premier series in lite action that will give you plenty of backbone and great sensitivity and put a quantum catayst spinning reel on it. The rod will run you around 70$...

During the spawn when the fish are easily caught by the bunches I will be more selective. I try not to rip every male off the beds so he can protect the nest from those darn gills. And I'll...