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Post by newbie101 on Mar 20, 2005 17:59:18 GMT -5
I am new to the world of crappie fishing and need some advice. I was out at Marsh yesterday, using small shad darts under a float tipped with a waxie. I was only hooking up with the bluegill, anyways what are the best jigs to use? or do most poeple use live minnows? on a jig or plain hook? thanks Bud
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Post by y0ungf1sherm3n on Jul 3, 2005 16:43:19 GMT -5
Trout Magnets work well....those twisty twirly grubs I have had good lick trolling and using from shore.....minnows mostly always work
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Post by Gsseagle on Jul 4, 2005 14:45:48 GMT -5
Bud , prime time for catching crappie out of Marsh is in the spring. A week or two after ice out, till about the end of april, is when the fishin is the best . Most all fish are caught in the area around the bridge off of Little Conestoga Rd. This is prime spawning area for the fish. Crappie fishing can be tough in Marsh in the summer months. The fish move down toward the main lake. Most of the reports we get from guys coming in the store, tell us that crappies they catch are in deeper water, 12 to 20 foot range, and alot of times holding to structure, sunken trees, or drop offs. Fishing from a boat is usually recommended to access these areas. Best bets on bait for the summer bite is usually fathead minnows (usually fished on a plain hook below a sliding bobber). Jigs can also produce at times. We find alot of guys like the Trout Magnet as mentioned, and twister tails on a jig head. Crappie are generally school fish so usually when you catch one, stay in that area , as others are normally near by.
One of our customers just brought in two mounted crappies to let us display for him. He caught these two about three years ago. One is 17 1/2" and the other is 18 1/4". Both were caught out of Marsh off trees in about 20' of water. Both are white crappies. If you are in the area stop in and check them out, they are impressive fish!!.....Ken
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