Thread: how do I catch bigger crappie?

How do I catch 'em bigger?

The biggest one I ever caught was 1-3/8 pounds, 16" long. And catching her was just dumb luck during the spawn.

Any advice?

A crappie that weighs 13/8 pound is a monster for a Sandlapper to catch. They'll be happy if they bring in one that size during the clash.
But getting back to your question your better off going to the Georgia BD they'll tell you how to catch SLABS.

Originally Posted by beagler

A crappie that weighs 13/8 pound is a monster for a Sandlapper to catch. They'll be happy if they bring in one that size during the clash.
But getting back to your question your better off going to the Georgia BD they'll tell you how to catch SLABS.

I would be happy to learn in Georgia. Do the slabs stay on the left side of the state line in the Savanah River lakes?

I don't fish Hartwell. But on Lake Russell the SC side doesn't have any true slabs just a bunch of dinks. I don't know what it is but the fish have better sence then to stay on the SC side of the Lake.

A good starting point would be to read Rango's article I know it's helped me.

Originally Posted by have-a-crappie-day

I would be happy to learn in Georgia. Do the slabs stay on the left side of the state line in the Savanah River lakes?

Yes, the true slabs do stay on the GA side of the lake. That's really a safe haven for them, since the crackers don't know how to catch them. :D

Originally Posted by FishnLine

Yes, the true slabs do stay on the GA side of the lake. That's really a safe haven for them, since the crackers don't know how to catch them. :D

I was wondering how long it would take for a response like yours to be posted. The trueht is we know how to catch'em. But we like to let em grow to become slabs. While the Sandlappers keep all the dinks. Therefore keep the Sc side of the lake fished out.

Originally Posted by beagler

I was wondering how long it would take for a response like yours to be posted. The trueht is we know how to catch'em. But we like to let em grow to become slabs. While the Sandlappers keep all the dinks. Therefore keep the Sc side of the lake fished out.

:D :D :D You know I couldn't resist.


hava-a-crappie-day,

Didn't mean to hi-jack your thread. A lot of the fisherman here can give you some good advice.

have-a-crappie-day

I didn't mean to hi jack your thread either. THere's lot of good folks on Crappie.com and they all do there best to share there knowledge.
I want to invite you to Crappiefest in OCt take a look at the sticky come on down and have a fun day.

Right now the word I'm getting on Lake Russell it is slow. The water temp is about 83 and a 13/8 pound fish would be a good one for this time of year. As the water starts cooling it should pick up and the fish get bigger.

Originally Posted by beagler

have-a-crappie-day

I didn't mean to hi jack your thread either.

Fishnline and beagler,

I enjoy the trash talk. Plus it keeps me from having to bump it to the top.

Thanks.