KY Lake Crappies

[crappiepappy]

That time of year is crankbait pullin time for White Crappie ... while they're out roaming around under the Shad schools. Pulling a Bandit 300, Arkie crank, Flicker Shad, or the like ... either on a long line (trolling) or with several ounces of weight in front (pushing/pulling) ... at speeds of 1.5 to 1.8mph

Pushing/pulling jigs with 2" plastics under 1/2 to 3/4oz weights at slower speeds of 0.5 to 0.8mph may also produce fish. Some are even known to tip the jig/plastic body with a large minnow.

But, the key factor is to find a stretch of Shad schools and run your baits below the schools ... picking up the aggressive feeders on each pass through the stretch.

... pappy

[Fishyman]

That time of year is crankbait pullin time for White Crappie ... while they're out roaming around under the Shad schools. Pulling a Bandit 300, Arkie crank, Flicker Shad, or the like ... either on a long line (trolling) or with several ounces of weight in front (pushing/pulling) ... at speeds of 1.5 to 1.8mph

Pushing/pulling jigs with 2" plastics under 1/2 to 3/4oz weights at slower speeds of 0.5 to 0.8mph may also produce fish. Some are even known to tip the jig/plastic body with a large minnow.

But, the key factor is to find a stretch of Shad schools and run your baits below the schools ... picking up the aggressive feeders on each pass through the stretch.

... pappy

pappy, thank you for taking the time and I will your suggestions a try.