CRAPPIE FISHING HOW TOs

[Forvols]

Im retiring in MAY 24 got the bass fishing /cat fishing kind of down. But I could use some help regarding crappie fishing. how to spot/troll/ baits rigs equipment - from a starters perspective. Any help greatly appreciated.
Tried trolling minnow on doll flies but aint had much luck. Primary lake is Cherokee starting at Fall Creek Marina.

 

[chimneyman]

With this weather it's perfect timing to stay inside and watch you tube all day. Wired for crappie with Matt Xenos is a great place to start. He fishes local E Tn lakes

 

[Wooden Arrow]

Primary lake is Cherokee starting at Fall Creek Marina.

fishing small jigs under a float along steep bank in Stump Hollow (near Morristown) used to pay off at Cherokee. also a great way to hook into big smallmouth. ditto on vertical jigging along the old creek bed up in Poor Valley....

 

[rsimms]

Im retiring in MAY 24 got the bass fishing /cat fishing kind of down. But I could use some help regarding crappie fishing. how to spot/troll/ baits rigs equipment - from a starters perspective. Any help greatly appreciated.
Tried trolling minnow on doll flies but aint had much luck. Primary lake is Cherokee starting at Fall Creek Marina.

I'd suggest visiting CrappieNOW Magazine (www.CrappieNOW.com) All content is totally FREE, and searchable. I'm the Editor, BTW. It is a great resource for folks seeking to learn more about catching crappie.

 

[Creek bottoms]

Steve McCadams has an excellent book (pre scope though).

 

[Urban_Hunter]

IMO, hiring a reputable guide on your lake will put you WAY ahead of the self learn curve and save a ton of frustration. A good guide will be happy to show you more than just a bucket of fish

 

[Wooden Arrow]

IMO, hiring a reputable guide on your lake will put you WAY ahead of the self learn curve and save a ton of frustration. A good guide will be happy to show you more than just a bucket of fish

they don't appreciate you checking GPS waypoints while fishing with them however...

 

[Urban_Hunter]

they don't appreciate you checking GPS waypoints while fishing with them however...

Some don't mind. Knowing where a few bushes are isn't going to get you as far as what to look for and what to do when you find it.

 

[Forvols]

I'd suggest visiting CrappieNOW Magazine (www.CrappieNOW.com) All content is totally FREE, and searchable. I'm the Editor, BTW. It is a great resource for folks seeking to learn more about catching crappie.

Wow thanks so much, plenty of reading and great videos..Ill be busy.

 

[redblood]

Wow thanks so much, plenty of reading and great videos..Ill be busy.

Congrats on retirement. I cant wait. Hope to retire in 3 yrs at 52. I like you well versed in fishing but knew nothing about crappie. Bought a new boat in june of last yr and man was it a learning experience. But we did learn. Gordon pettie and brandon lester videos were so helpful to me. Plus many many others. It started slow for us, but we really had great luck once we figured out the local lakes. Stay with it.