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.
After the first few cold fronts of the Fall move through your area, look for feeding Crappie near the first drop off away from the bank. If you're fishing a South shore, you may find Fall Crappie even shallower than that. South shores typically heat up quicker and therefor attract baitfish. Where you find baitfish, you'll soon find hungry Crappie right behind them.
Fall Crappie can be caught with a variety of tactics in the Fall. One method I use to find Crappie when they're scattered is using a Spider Rig. A Spider Rig consist of multiple rods rigged up to fish different depths. When you find Crappie hitting at a certain depth with this method, you can then set all your rods to the depth Crappie are feeding at and take advantage of their aggressive nature.
Any seasoned Fall fisherman knows that the best time to be out on the Lake is just prior to a major cold front hitting your area. This is the time you'll be happy to be out on the lake chasing Crappie. These are the times that Crappie fishing can be better than the Spring spawning season. Whatever you do, try and not miss a chance to chase Crappie just before a Major front hits your home lake.
As the front passes, expect the Crappie to move back off the bank, possibly as far back to their deep water drop off.
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.
Look for Crappie along South facing shorelines after a Fall cold front. South shorelines heat up faster, thus attracting baitfish. Where's there's baitfish, hungry Crappie won't be far behind. Don't be afraid to fish right up against the bank, especially if there is a South wind blowing baitfish up on the bank.
South winds can blow baitfish against the shore, presenting easy pickings for hungry Crappie. Use a Spider Rig or a Float and Jig rig to target these fish and fill your live well! Floats and jigs can be fished faster than minnows, plus since there is not rebaiting, you can keep your jigs in the water longer, catching more fish. - 16887
After the first few cold fronts of the Fall move through your area, look for feeding Crappie near the first drop off away from the bank. If you're fishing a South shore, you may find Fall Crappie even shallower than that. South shores typically heat up quicker and therefor attract baitfish. Where you find baitfish, you'll soon find hungry Crappie right behind them.
Fall Crappie can be caught with a variety of tactics in the Fall. One method I use to find Crappie when they're scattered is using a Spider Rig. A Spider Rig consist of multiple rods rigged up to fish different depths. When you find Crappie hitting at a certain depth with this method, you can then set all your rods to the depth Crappie are feeding at and take advantage of their aggressive nature.
Any seasoned Fall fisherman knows that the best time to be out on the Lake is just prior to a major cold front hitting your area. This is the time you'll be happy to be out on the lake chasing Crappie. These are the times that Crappie fishing can be better than the Spring spawning season. Whatever you do, try and not miss a chance to chase Crappie just before a Major front hits your home lake.
As the front passes, expect the Crappie to move back off the bank, possibly as far back to their deep water drop off.
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.
Look for Crappie along South facing shorelines after a Fall cold front. South shorelines heat up faster, thus attracting baitfish. Where's there's baitfish, hungry Crappie won't be far behind. Don't be afraid to fish right up against the bank, especially if there is a South wind blowing baitfish up on the bank.
South winds can blow baitfish against the shore, presenting easy pickings for hungry Crappie. Use a Spider Rig or a Float and Jig rig to target these fish and fill your live well! Floats and jigs can be fished faster than minnows, plus since there is not rebaiting, you can keep your jigs in the water longer, catching more fish. - 16887
About the Author:
Billy Bob Desroleaux guides Crappie fishermen anytime during the year. He has a tough job taking people Crappie Fishing 12 months out of the year. But he enjoys fishing for Crappie and teaching others how to catch Crappie anytime of the year. His website is full of tips and advice, just follow one of the links above for his 25 years of Crappie Fishing experience.
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