Crappie help
Aug 22, 2019 15:45:04 #
Squeak
Loc: Western ks
Fishing 9 acre pond. Once in a while somebody catches a slab crappie. I fail everytime I try. Have managed to catch catfish but no crappie. These other guys only catch one at a time not multiples in one day but when they do it's a monster.
Aug 22, 2019 15:47:32 #
Welcome to the Forum, Squeak, hang in there, your day is coming.
Aug 22, 2019 16:15:52 #
What kind of structure does the pond have? If there is any dead wood/brush piles or logs you can find, I would concentrate on those areas. Use 2-4 lb.line on a very light rod. Crappie sized (very small) tube baits, curly tail grubs, under a small bobber (vary the depth) should catch them if they're around. Road Runners jigs are also very good for catching Crappie when cast and retrieved.very slowly.
Colors ca vary, but I've always had very good luck with yellows, whites, reds, blacks, or combinations of those colors.
Good luck
Colors ca vary, but I've always had very good luck with yellows, whites, reds, blacks, or combinations of those colors.
Good luck
Aug 22, 2019 16:32:14 #
Squeak
Loc: Western ks
Well there is no cover to speak of. Pond is old dont know how many crappie are left they must not repopulate or there would be small ones. I thought about trying to make a honey hole with combination of PVC and tree branches in about 10ft of water to increase my odds and may even stock some more crappie.
Aug 22, 2019 16:46:54 #
Squeak
Loc: Western ks
Anybody ever have any luck using your own structure like that. There is also a lot of perch in pond with two boat docks but if u cast under one of those u will have a perch in bout a second or two. I tried using baby perch at night under lights and caught bigger perch.
Aug 22, 2019 19:23:16 #
You can add structure to a pond by using a Christmas tree, a bag of concrete and a 5 gallon bucket (from Home Depot etc...) drop it in a deeper hole in the pond (5 - 10 feet). The fish will find it and you only need to remember where it is. I agree with the Roadrunners and color selection and also recommend Beetle Spin with similar colors. Blessings to you and tight lines to all!
Aug 22, 2019 20:23:09 #
Aug 23, 2019 02:39:28 #
Adding structure like brush piles or Xmas trees as described will be a big plus for the fish in the pond.
Do you know if there are any bass in the pond?
Do you know if there are any bass in the pond?
Aug 23, 2019 09:00:44 #
Squeak
Loc: Western ks
Once was years ago. Nobody has caught any in recent years. I have capability of putting some in there. Bass pond nearby that is loaded up with em. I am looking to establish crappiefishing here. That bass pond is a blast generally catch half dozen 2lbs each time you go out once caught 5lb. I always throw fish back in also. If I can get crappie going probably have to keep some or they can overpopulate or so I read.
Aug 23, 2019 14:45:17 #
They can overpopulate. There is a pond near me just loaded with Crappies, but they never get to keeper size (8”) because too many are competing for the food source.
Aug 23, 2019 21:05:17 #
Like other guys said try different colors even live bait ( minnows) or panfish spinners try what you can. You will score good luck dont give up.
Aug 25, 2019 10:17:08 #
just4kicks1947
Loc: Pittsboro, NC
Was wondering where to buy some crappie to stock pond, when is best time to do it ??
Aug 25, 2019 10:17:37 #
just4kicks1947
Loc: Pittsboro, NC
Was wondering where to buy some crappie to stock pond, when is best time to do it ??
Aug 25, 2019 10:26:20 #
Aug 25, 2019 11:36:53 #
If it’s legal where you are, catch from an overpopulated pond and release where you want to establish them. Win-win.
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