Stockton water temps and crappie spawning

[Kramr]

Wow! Lots to work with, thanks. I do use a line counter reel but only when I am using a 3 way. I have a nice collection of flicker shad to work with. I run them on 6 lb fluoro with a spinning reel setup which helps them get to their maximum depth. 

[L D T]

Good info on this website.  New to site so appreciate seeing all of the various ways to catch fish and where.   For me, road runners with plastics tapped with live minnows will catch all the crappie and walleye you want.  Very effective.  I usually troll approx .7mph in 15 to 25' of water keeping the road runner on the bottom.

 

Good luck.  Can't wait to get started next week but usually do my best towards the end of April into early May.

[LoweSTX175]

6 minutes ago, L D T said:

Good info on this website.  New to site so appreciate seeing all of the various ways to catch fish and where.   For me, road runners with plastics tapped with live minnows will catch all the crappie and walleye you want.  Very effective.  I usually troll approx .7mph in 15 to 25' of water keeping the road runner on the bottom.

 

Good luck.  Can't wait to get started next week but usually do my best towards the end of April into early May.

I like this idea.  The reason I'll go with a crank bait and go 2 MPH is it allows me to cover more ground.  I figure 5 hours on the lake gets me about 10 miles of lake.  I always figure I'll finally find some action.  I also think the fish tend to hit at the crank off of instinct or being annoyed by the crank... basically I feel the fish don't have to take the bait in the mouth entirely.  Good luck next week.  I'm planning on going to a different lake this weekend to change it up a bit.

[packersooner]

6 hours ago, LoweSTX175 said:

My house is exactly 1/2 mile east from there just off of 103rd......the answer would be yes sir.  It's Chicago style.

As far as lead core is concerned, don't let someone new to trolling/fishing use it.  Just my own thoughts.  It does have a different feel and some additional weight on the reel.

Yeah he does it right. The Chicago style dogs and sandwiches are also excellent.

The leadcore takes some learning. I had a few seasoned vets (Powerdive and Rangerman) show me the ropes. It's best to start with long line trolling. Can't go wrong with the Depthmaster combos. I think they are on sale "as we speak".

[dan hufferd]

I have found that some flicker shad float and some sink. I have not found a designation on the package, maybe someone can help with that.

One thing that works is trolling those things right up to the shallows or out from the shallow to the point you feel it hit bottom. Many times crossing a point and touching bottom will produce walleye. It is risky business so pay attention to the brush, one single tree limb can claim your $6 lure.

Right now jigs are working around stick ups.

Good luck you lots of great info here use it well ! 

[packersooner]

2 hours ago, L D T said:

Good info on this website.  New to site so appreciate seeing all of the various ways to catch fish and where.   For me, road runners with plastics tapped with live minnows will catch all the crappie and walleye you want.  Very effective.  I usually troll approx .7mph in 15 to 25' of water keeping the road runner on the bottom.

 

Good luck.  Can't wait to get started next week but usually do my best towards the end of April into early May.

Hey there LDT. Out of curiosity, what size of road runners do you use? Also would be curious what type of line you are using to keep those down that deep while trolling.

Thanks!

[L D T]

PackerSooner

i use 1/8 oz and 1/4 oz depending on wind.  Also switch colors on both the roadrunners and plastics (red black pink and chartreuse).    I use 10lb power pro with a 6-8 lb mono leader with a hd snap swivel.  Use 1/8 oz slip sinker in front if needed. Boomer Sooner

[slab slinger]

Check out PUSHING cranks. Google it. It's a crappie tournament technique used by many pros. I dabbled with it last year but didn't really commit to spending much to e figuring it out. They push 8 rods off the front of the boat on T bar rod holder set up. Run 3 cross line swivel or 3 way off main line. On bottom eye of swivel they have a drop line with 1-3 oz sinker weight depends on how fast you push. The other eye tie a 3-4 ft leader and attach your fav crank bait. This allows them to Run cranks in about any depth of water. I was sending flicker shad to the bottom in 40 FOW. It's not for me though. Y'all might check it out and see if it interests you. 

[packersooner]

On 4/9/2016 at 9:27 PM, L D T said:

PackerSooner

i use 1/8 oz and 1/4 oz depending on wind.  Also switch colors on both the roadrunners and plastics (red black pink and chartreuse).    I use 10lb power pro with a 6-8 lb mono leader with a hd snap swivel.  Use 1/8 oz slip sinker in front if needed. Boomer Sooner

Thanks for the tips LDT.

Boomer Sooner right back at ya!

[LoweSTX175]

On ‎4‎/‎9‎/‎2016 at 11:16 AM, slab slinger said:

Check out PUSHING cranks. Google it. It's a crappie tournament technique used by many pros. I dabbled with it last year but didn't really commit to spending much to e figuring it out. They push 8 rods off the front of the boat on T bar rod holder set up. Run 3 cross line swivel or 3 way off main line. On bottom eye of swivel they have a drop line with 1-3 oz sinker weight depends on how fast you push. The other eye tie a 3-4 ft leader and attach your fav crank bait. This allows them to Run cranks in about any depth of water. I was sending flicker shad to the bottom in 40 FOW. It's not for me though. Y'all might check it out and see if it interests you. 

I just took a look.  Might be an option to trying to get them deeper than the standard 12-15 FOW.  I've got a driftmaster trolling set up that I used to put into the back seat pedestal and troll from the back.  I might try this just for the heck of it to see how it does.