04-04-2007, 01:02 PM
Hey there maleficent, and welcome to the BFT message boards!
Crappie are in full swing accross the US for the most part. They really dig structure, and in a lot of cases, deep structure. I've caught very few crappie from the bank, unless it's around the pillers of a dock. Crappie also dig bridges and submerged brush. With that said, you may find it difficult to target crappie from the bank, but it's not impossible. The first thing i'd do is try to find a dock or bridge. Crappie love small, live minnows; which you should be able to purchase at any local bait and tackle store. Those bait and tackle stores are also a great resource of info in reference to where to find the crappie.
Jigs also work very well. I prefer the chartruess colored jigs. You can work them slowly along the shadows of a dock or along the pillers.
You may also find some channel cats along the bank of the lake. Pretty much any type of rig will work with a 3/0 or so hook baited with chicken liver. If it's possible, try and find out where the deeper holes are and get your bait there. Cat's like deep holes and structure.
Bank structure should hold bass. If you don't fancy casting a lure, buy some medium sized live minnows and cast them out close to the structure on a bobber. (make sure that's legal in your area first) Nothing says lovin' to a bass like live bait. [cool]
Any more info you have would be great. Maybe a picture of the area you're fishing. Try to find out specifics on the lake and maybe we can get a little better info. Good Luck!!!!!
Bryan D.
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Crappie are in full swing accross the US for the most part. They really dig structure, and in a lot of cases, deep structure. I've caught very few crappie from the bank, unless it's around the pillers of a dock. Crappie also dig bridges and submerged brush. With that said, you may find it difficult to target crappie from the bank, but it's not impossible. The first thing i'd do is try to find a dock or bridge. Crappie love small, live minnows; which you should be able to purchase at any local bait and tackle store. Those bait and tackle stores are also a great resource of info in reference to where to find the crappie.
Jigs also work very well. I prefer the chartruess colored jigs. You can work them slowly along the shadows of a dock or along the pillers.
You may also find some channel cats along the bank of the lake. Pretty much any type of rig will work with a 3/0 or so hook baited with chicken liver. If it's possible, try and find out where the deeper holes are and get your bait there. Cat's like deep holes and structure.
Bank structure should hold bass. If you don't fancy casting a lure, buy some medium sized live minnows and cast them out close to the structure on a bobber. (make sure that's legal in your area first) Nothing says lovin' to a bass like live bait. [cool]
Any more info you have would be great. Maybe a picture of the area you're fishing. Try to find out specifics on the lake and maybe we can get a little better info. Good Luck!!!!!
Bryan D.
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