Crappie Fishing Tactics For Fall Crappie
Author: BillyBobDesroleux Total views: 7 Word Count: 414
Fall is the time when most Outdoorsmen think about hunting. However, for many of us Fall is the time when we want to get out on the Lake and go Crappie fishing. Fall can be an excellent time to fill the freezer with Crappie.
As the water cools off in the Fall, hungry Crappie move from their deep water Summer hangouts to the cooler water of the shallows as they follow baitfish toward the shore. It's not uncommon to find Fall Crappie as shallow as 1 or 2 feet deep along a bank in the Fall. Once the first few cold fronts of the year move in, start looking for Fall Crappie near the first drop off away from the bank.
Fall Crappie can be difficult to pin down in the Fall when they scatter to feed. I like to use multiple rods with slip corks fishing jigs or minnows at a variety of depths until I find the Crappie. One I start catching fish at a certain depth, I then will set all my rods to fish that depth.
When is the best Crappie fishing in the Fall? Just before a big cold front is too hit your area. I've seen Crappie turn on as far as a week before a cold front was suppose to hit. However, you'll likely see an increase of feeding activity a few days before a Major front is expected to blow into your area.
Post cold front Crappie can be hard to get to hit your bait. I typically use smaller jigs and minnows. If the weather warms up after the cold front, look for Crappie to become active as soon as a week after the passage of the cold front.
If you're having trouble finding Fall Crappie after a cold front. Slow down your presentation and use smaller jigs or minnows. Post cold front Crappie won't chase bait very far, so make sure you put it right in front of their face. If you find them holding over a break or drop off, use a tightline approach to target feeding Crappie.
Typically the cold temps after a Fall front doesn't last long. As the days warm up, you'll find the Crappie moving back shallow again. If the water is still a little cool, then start your search on a South facing bank and work your way out.
Once the Sun comes out and if there is a South wind, you'll find Crappie and other Gamefish prowling these warmer waters for baitfish.
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Catching Crappie is a passion for Billy Bob. He's been a fishing guide for 25 years and enjoys teaching people how to catch Crappie. His second passion is teaching others how to catch Crappie year round. You can find more free Crappie fishing tips and advice by clicking one of the links above.
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