05-13-2006, 02:33 PM
EZOP's technique is quite successfull, a variation on that is to use a worm(natural or artificial) on the trailer hook or jig. Also, don't give up on the float just becuase there is a moderate current. Crappie can fall for a float and fly, or nymph under a bubble rig as well.
If you can toss your float rig right along the edge of the cyprus(if it is submerged) and/or structure, then let it drift with the current - that can also be productive.
Depending on the water temp and time of year, crappie may not be inclined to give much of a chase to your offering. Those factors also will determine how closely the fish will be schooled, so, that said, check the drift/current speed - often times, you need to almost hit the crappie in the face.
Drifting your set up past a line of submerged brush, allows you to cover a lot of water with just one cast. Another thing that can help is to change up the offering and the depth that you present it. Crappie will feed in the entire water column at different times. They also, like most fish, have a very varied diet and will take many kinds of offerings.
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If you can toss your float rig right along the edge of the cyprus(if it is submerged) and/or structure, then let it drift with the current - that can also be productive.
Depending on the water temp and time of year, crappie may not be inclined to give much of a chase to your offering. Those factors also will determine how closely the fish will be schooled, so, that said, check the drift/current speed - often times, you need to almost hit the crappie in the face.
Drifting your set up past a line of submerged brush, allows you to cover a lot of water with just one cast. Another thing that can help is to change up the offering and the depth that you present it. Crappie will feed in the entire water column at different times. They also, like most fish, have a very varied diet and will take many kinds of offerings.
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