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Sometimes, it stops showing depth although I saw that chart is moving and I can see the bottom from the chart.

I also noticed that, when I show sonar and downs an together, portion of sonar screen...

Thanks for all the replies. I guess that the takeaway is cold weather should not be the reason.

Last Friday water temperature was 35F and transducer did not work. Before that trip, transducer was...

I left my fish finder (lowrance hook2 5) in garage this week while Texas has cold freeze. Temperature dropped to early teen last few nights. Went out today but found transducer is not functioning...

I found it interesting is that you use 1/32 jig head to fish 20 feet deep. I would have used 1/16 or 1/8. Maybe slow fall motion especially in hot water is the key!?


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I would like your input on whether this Marina is fishable for crappie in hot summer and where to fish. Actual water depth currently is about 2 feet shallower than marked on the graph.

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PP, thanks for the introduction of trolling. I have never tried trolling, and will give it a try.
What type and pound test fishing line you will use for trolling with 1/16 jig? Can I just use 1/8...

CP, Thanks for the detailed suggestions,especially the section for shooting docks and targeting crappie beneath the bail fish group!

I find shad group quite often on my fishfinder but never know...

I found that fishing from kayak for crappies becomes very hard when water surface temperature reaches to above 80F (especially 85F or above).

Only two places I can think of are docks and bridge...

My recent experience showed me the importance of using a floating line. I was using (1/32 to 1/16) jig to fish with mono or braid line without issue to catch crappie as deep as 6 feet. However, I...

Thanks, Skeetbum.
I will be living just nearby Turkey Lake.
I see many lakes to the west of Turkey lake.
Is there good bank access to those lakes?
Rest of family will be visiting Disney, I would...

We will be visiting friend and Disney World during Christmas from Texas.

If I take couple days bank fishing for crappie surrounding Orlando area, what would be your recommendation for fishing...

Nice video, just subbed to your channel. It was nice to see that you released those slabs. Keep going!


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Thanks for the specifics on wire size and line #size and sourcing info. That helps for selecting proper jig.


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Agree that need to use as light and small float as possible. 1/4 Oz seems to be the lightest being practical. With lighter jig, you cannot sink to the right depth.;When you retrieve, it is the light...

Thanks for the comments.

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This video shows the situation in spill water. I was able to use jig to catch some crappies, but a guy he use (10’m30”s) slip float was able to catch a limit ( I...

Hook size is exactly what I am concerned with 1/4oz jig. Thanks for the info.
Any recommendations for the (including light) jighead when fishing on top of brush pile. I want to have thin wire hook...

No far, within 15 yards, with some water flow. One typical scenario is the spill water. I know there is deep hole but light jig will be carried away by water flow and won’t be able to reach the...

Thanks for the suggestion. This slip float set up is really for accessing deep hole and hanging in there while fishing from the bank.
Sorry for my ignorance, other that cast ability, what is the...

I am thinking to try 1/4 Oz jig with slip float and plastic lure for crappie fishing. Use heave 1/4oz rig head is to 1). Allow jig quickly sink to the depth;2) allow jighead remains in the target...

Agreed


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Well explained! Good to have the mental picture for snag and the way to try to overcome it. Have to try some time to really learn this trick.



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Thanks for reply.
I am less concerned about losing jig than the time spent on retie jig.
I guess I need some advice on how to get hook out of snag.
I was doing pretty good when fishing rock...

I found that it is very hard to get jig back once it is snagged on tree limbs when I fish creek with sunken trees.

My fishing buddy use 30lb braid with 20 lb mono and single or double 1/8 jig. He...

Thanks for the photo.
We use similar spoon for white bass fishing.
I guess you use different color for different depth.


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Thanks for the comments. I guess I am new to crappie fishing. First time to hear spoon fishing for crappie. What type of spoon do you use?
I am also wondering how the weight of spoon help detect...

Another question I have is about the fishing line. For this scenario, 6 lbs mono or 10lb braid+leader, or just 10lb braid? What is the thought behind your choice?


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[QUOTE=Crestliner08;3416618]You might give a slip bobber rig a try. That way, you and make incremental adjustments to the depth of you jig to see where they are at.[/

Agree that slip bobber is a...

I do have an entry level fish finder(Lowrance elite 3x). To my opinion, it is only useful for knowing the water depth and temperature. I never caught fish according to the indicated depth of fish ID...

Nice article! CrappiePappy.
I will give vertical casting a try next time.

Couple more question:

I saw some people use double jigs on vertical fishing. Does that increase your hook rate?

Jig...