07-05-2003, 02:40 AM
[#ff0000]Hey P-H. We have done well in the past with the tiger muskies with a size 2 or 3 crocodile retrieved slowly in a rainbow pattern. We have picked up an occasional big bass and crappie that way also. The most consistent bassing has been with either small crank baits or Rapala's in clown or gold, or a whole Texas rigged nightcrawler casted around. Let it hit the bottom bounce it a few times and if nothing happens try again in another spot. Most of them that we have picked up have hit it within 10 seconds of bottom contact. If we've just let them sit the catfish pick it up instead. A slow retrieve has been tough through the moss and such. One time we just let our lines down under the boat just to bottom contact and let the wiggling of the kids and waves provide action and caught a bunch of smaller ones-easy fishing for the kids and they loved it. Half the fun was not knowing what you were going to reel in next. Some of our best crappie action was with a wet fly. If you're in the mood for a fun camp over, take that same nightcrawler put it on a big hook, and cast it out at dark, set your drag for medium tension, run your line up to your tent, TIE YOUR POLE SECURELY TO A TREE, crawl in the sleeping bag, and sweet dreams. We tried putting bells on our poles to wake us up when we got a hit, but really no need. The sound of a screaming drag and a tree getting uprooted right outside the tent did the trick. There are some big cats in there. Enjoy! [/#ff0000]
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