Crappie fishing on Bull Shoals at Forsyth MO
Apr 30, 2021 14:11:38 #
I am primarily a bass fisherman, with very little experience fishing for Crappie. The water level has just gone up on Bull Shoals and I didn’t even get a strike today as I bass fished. It seems that all of the other boats are Crappie fishing. I am fishing from a paddle kayak and I do not have a depth/fish finder. What would you suggest I use to fish for Crappie, and how would you suggest I find them without a fishfinder?Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Apr 30, 2021 14:27:29 #
BeaverTooth wrote:
I am primarily a bass fisherman, with very little experience fishing for Crappie. The water level has just gone up on Bull Shoals and I didn’t even get a strike today as I bass fished. It seems that all of the other boats are Crappie fishing. I am fishing from a paddle kayak and I do not have a depth/fish finder. What would you suggest I use to fish for Crappie, and how would you suggest I find them without a fishfinder?Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Welcome to the Forum, Beaver Tooth. Well, what I would do, if I were you is to go down to Lake Taneycomo and catch a trout or two. (MHO)
Apr 30, 2021 15:02:17 #
Apr 30, 2021 17:59:24 #
BeaverTooth wrote:
I am primarily a bass fisherman, with very little experience fishing for Crappie. The water level has just gone up on Bull Shoals and I didn’t even get a strike today as I bass fished. It seems that all of the other boats are Crappie fishing. I am fishing from a paddle kayak and I do not have a depth/fish finder. What would you suggest I use to fish for Crappie, and how would you suggest I find them without a fishfinder?Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Welcome to the Stage BeaverTooth, without a fishfinder,your best bet is using what you can see on the shoreline. If there are feeder creeks or streams feeding the lake, their channels continue into the lake. Normally they get deeper is they get closer to the main lake. Start at the back of the cove where the water enters, and drift /paddle your way out, while fishing a live minnow, or Crappie jig. You can increase the depth of your bait as you work your way towards the main lake. I would try to keep it approximately 1/2 way to the bottom. As it gets deeper you should come across the depth they're holding at. Then you can stop and fish there. Good luck, and don't forget,we love pictures!
May 1, 2021 13:48:27 #
BeaverTooth wrote:
I am primarily a bass fisherman, with very little experience fishing for Crappie. The water level has just gone up on Bull Shoals and I didn’t even get a strike today as I bass fished. It seems that all of the other boats are Crappie fishing. I am fishing from a paddle kayak and I do not have a depth/fish finder. What would you suggest I use to fish for Crappie, and how would you suggest I find them without a fishfinder?Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
If where you’re fishing had a smooth bottom I’d use a Crappie rig with minnows. Not sure about the weather there but if the water temp is in the 60’s, they should be 10 to 15’ deep. Fish near structure but not close enough to get hung up. That’s my suggestion, and Welcome to the Stage Beavertooth.
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