Winter Crappie Fishing

Hi Guys, Have a couple of questions about Winter Crappie Fishing Methods and Lakes in Kentucky :confused:.

[B][U]Question 1:[/U][/B] In live in Jamestown, KY (that's on Lake Cumberland (LC)) and I'm thinking about a little Winter Time crappie fishing, but LC is not rated as one of the better lakes, with maybe the exception of the upper East end. Looking for your comments/recommendations on lakes in central Kentucky which are within reasonable driving (say 2 hrs) from Jamestown, KY. The latest KYDFW report [URL]http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/2010fishingforecast.pdf[/URL] list both Green River Lake and Nolin as being Good/Excellent crappie lakes. I would appreciate your thoughts on these and others?

[B][U]Question 2:[/U][/B] I fish the "float and fly" (FNF) method for smallmouth bass during the winter months on LC and DH. Also, it is my understanding that FNF was orginally developed as a method for crappie fishing. So, do any of you guys fish FNF for crappie? If so, do you mind sharing type of jigs used, leader length and general fishing patterns you recommend?

Any and all comments are appreciated,
Gary:)

I have some buddies that fish Green all winter and sleigh the crappie. FNF is a good crappie method, but I would not suggest it in the winter, I think its a better method when the fish are mid to shallow. When you find crappie in the winter, they are stacked up in deep water. I catch them 30+ in the winter. You need to use your electronics to find deep stucture, of fish ledges if you can find them. Not all spots will hold crappie in the winter, and it can be frustrating looking for them, but if you can find them, you can limit out pretty quick this time of year.
Good luck!!

well Boone, you said any and all comments, if I lived in Jamestown I THINK I say THINK because I'm not in your shoes, that being said I think I would be asking for some of the crapping fisherman that fish (LC) to give me a few tips, I know that the lake has good crappie, late in the fall my friend Dave he's past now, took me crapping fishing we went to the backs of the creeks and through 1/6oz tubes and would slow roll them back and catch them up to 2lb, if they catch them in 30ft of water on Green that were I would start looking on (LC). All that being said I think I'm a little jealous LOL that I don't live that close to all that FNF water, good luck Boone with them crappie know matter what lake you fish JMO

Gary

Thanks Guys, Appreciate all the comments. I'll be looking at/fishing LC as well as others.

Bobber Down!
Gary

go on to you tube and type in crippie lake cumberland they have some videos

Gary