Crappie

[LostMyWife]

ROb and I are looking for a small lake to fish for crappie. Our lake is very slow right now. I have a 1548 Grizzly tracker with a 55 pound thrust trolling motor as the only motor. (needs a ramp to launch)

Any ideas for Fall Crappie within a quick drive from St Louis?

[Bill Anderson]

Crappie can sure be leader shy, and I would suspect that the lighter line had something to do with it. I think the lighter line might also allow the lure to act more natural. But it's amazing how a pea brained fish can be so darned picky, huh?

[LostMyWife]

I use 4 pound silver thread. I too tried the vanish and cajun red. Both tangled so bad that they were almost uncastable.

I also have a rod setup with 6 pound silver thread. I catch a lot of bass on it, but not many crappie. I never thought that the extra line weight may be the issue.

I always fish with a slip bobber and minnows, so the bait is not at issue.

If the line is the issue, why does Wallie "Mr Crappie" Marshal say to use hi vis line??????