Need A Few Suggestions Please

[Justlovecrappie]

I have a crappie tourn sat morning with work. I havent had much luck of late. Thinking of trying greasers creek or berts or burks branch not sure whats its called exactly. Putting in at mutton creek. I fish both minnows n jigs. Been fishing 6-10 ft. Any suggestions would b nice. Id like to put it on these big talkers i work with!!

[Dollar Bill]

MarkKay says "The fish are prespawn and this is spring weather, unless you are there every day and learn the patterns the fishing will be tough with some people hitting the jackpot at the right the time and location."

Stockton Lake Guide Service says "The crappie fishing has been awesome to say the least. About 3 weeks ago the crappie moved into the rapidly warming shallow waters to feed up before the spawn. Although there are lots of varying opinions on if the fish are spawned out, are spawning, or are prespawn, the fact is you can catch them in 2-6 foot of water pretty much lake wide now. I have been fishing up the rivers for the past 3 weeks and have been catching the crappie under a strike indicator (bobber). The main reason for using this technique is to keep the jig in the strike zone longer and be able to fish the jig a little slower without getting hung up all the time. If you are newer to crappie fishing look for pea gravel and sandy banks. It’s ok to have some bigger rocks around, but the crappie need someplace to make their beds, so concentrate these types of banks. Also, don’t always go where all the other boats are, look for smaller areas that don’t have all the pressure. Sometimes this will help catch some of the bigger fish."

Then he says "If you are wanting to catch some good fish, try trolling a 200 series bandit crankbait in 15 foot of water around secondary points and in the same depth through the coves,. It will help you locate some fish also, but will also catch you some really good size crappie. i used a "mad cow" color the other day and it worked better than anything else, but not sure if it really matters much."

This site is loaded with great advice, good luck!

[straw hat]

One day I catch them on the bank spawning and the next suspended over deep water nearby and hen the next ,,, Well you get the idea. My suggestion is to keep moving until you establish a pattern. Don't stay too long in one spot. Keep an eye on you thermometer and look for some warmer water if you want to catch them on the bank. Good luck.

[zarraspook]

I agree with Straw hat but....

Remember the 2 rules of Crappie fishing (when they are not spawning)....

1. Minnows like WOOD

2. Crappie like minnows

These rules have always worked for me, when I have to catch crappie........

[Justlovecrappie]

Ty all i hope sat is a good one

[WakenLake]

Theyve been hittin the orange goldfish lookin minnows I get from the bait shop mixed in on the way up there a lot better in the daytime. I'd make a pass at cedar ridge if you get stumped.

[dennis boatman]

B-4....BINGO!!!!!