Thread: Crappie proliferation ?

Originally Posted by KHNC

Just wanted to post a follow up on my small private lake by the house. Turns out, its evidently full of Crappie! Saw another 3lber caught out of it recently. Also, talked to a house owner yesterday. He had just gotten back to his dock from crappie fishing with his grandkids. They had been using minnows and caught 15-20 he said. All were released. He told me they catch them all the time around the few laydown trees on the lake. I am not really a fan of casting superlight jigs around trees,nor do i really want to minnow fish. How productive is longlining as the water warms into summer? This is a fairly deep lake, usually clear. Right now it is stained as its been flooding alot. I like to LL but wasnt sure if the crappie get too deep for that in this type of lake. Just looking for general opinions on the subject is all. I realize none of you have fished this lake.

I would say the morning may be best before they seek shade. Sounds like you may need help pulling the all in if there are that many in there lol.

Originally Posted by micorps

I would say the morning may be best before they seek shade. Sounds like you may need help pulling the all in if there are that many in there lol.

If you want to make a trip up my way, shoot me a text. I can get you on the lake with your boat too. Since its all setup i mean. We can give it a shot and see what happens.

Wow 10.48 spotted bass? World record 11.4 caught in ‘17 and 10.6 before that. If the lake is producing world record class fish just might be a record crappie! Good luck and keep us posted.

Originally Posted by KHNC

If you want to make a trip up my way, shoot me a text. I can get you on the lake with your boat too. Since its all setup i mean. We can give it a shot and see what happens.

Sounds good buddy, i have a nc license now, just need to replace the cranking strap on the trailer and then will be up. We can see how we do.

Unless you see good pictures of the weight of the crappie don't be pulled in with people saying they caught a 3 pound crappie. Have seen a lot of fish under 2 pounds called a three pounder. I would diffidently spend some time on that lake and some times it is time to put away the longline rods and single pole fish. If they are being caught on minnows you will be able to catch them on plastics and hand tied jigs. Have enjoyed reading this thread

Originally Posted by STUMP HUNTER

Unless you see good pictures of the weight of the crappie don't be pulled in with people saying they caught a 3 pound crappie. Have seen a lot of fish under 2 pounds called a three pounder. I would diffidently spend some time on that lake and some times it is time to put away the longline rods and single pole fish. If they are being caught on minnows you will be able to catch them on plastics and hand tied jigs. Have enjoyed reading this thread

The first 3lber this year was caught in a bass tournament and weighed at the scales to verify. The second was caught two weeks ago by another tournament angler , although not on tournament day. I saw the pic, he said it was right on 3lbs. So i cant say for sure on that one, but i dont doubt it at all. Wasnt the same fish, as the first one got filleted. lol. I just need to stop thinking about bass long enough to target the crappie. Ever since that big spot was caught last year, i have spent quite a bit more time on the lake.

Originally Posted by micorps

Sounds good buddy, i have a nc license now, just need to replace the cranking strap on the trailer and then will be up. We can see how we do.

Great Tim! I am taking the family to Lake Lanier next week. Just text a few days you may be able to come and we can work it out after that. Of course, you can stay at the house when you come up.

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