Kayak/Newbie Questions

[clangford]

Hey guys! I'm completely new to crappie fishing. I have never actually had the opportunity to catch one. I am in the Cookeville area and I could easily make it to Dale Hollow or Center Hill. My question is, is crappie fishing from a kayak a good idea especially on these big bodies or water? Also, I do not have a depth finder for my yak yet so finding structure would be difficult to do. Would you suggest just fishing around the banks around downed trees? The only fishing tackle that I have at this time is a little river pole that I take with me to the Caney Fork and catch trout with. Would that light of tackle be ok to catch crappie on? Thanks in advance for your help

Caleb

[AarenNinja]

I've been fishing on a kayak before, and caught a few striped bass, crappie, white bass, and 2 gar while I tried this. And my poles I use are a 6ft and 7ft pole. I did lose a few lures so carry a few extras and remember if nothing bites to switch to a different lure (color swap dilleo). If nothing bites in this area move to the next area.

[AarenNinja]

Oh and one thing to look out for, snakes! Be careful when out fishing. Just a heads up.

[clangford]

I will keep that in mind! Thanks for the info.

[Dave and Lynn]

I think the most important thing is to stay clear of the main lake. Some of those boats throw very large wakes that could turn over a kayak. You should be able to find good no wake zones to stay in and still have good luck.