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Deep Summer Drop-Offs

crappie trolling but other baits have proven On very windy days there is no better tactic
as good for catching. Lindy Shadling and than trolling crankbaits. You don’t have to
small Rapala Shad Raps are two proven watch for light bites or bouncing poles.
baits. Newcomers, like the Johnson Shad Long line or heavy weights takes care of
Crank, offer a different action, sound and most pole bounces.
look. The Shad Crank has good action at Pleasure Boaters: Heavy boating
very slow speeds. Newer baits have the traffic can cause fish to move deeper.
advantage of giving the crappie a new look Sometimes crappie quit biting.
especially in heavily pressured lakes. A few Fishing Pressure: The good thing
favorite colors include shad, pink, orange about summer is less fishing pressure than
and green/black firetiger. in the spring.
Factors Summer Heat: Slow trolling is good
Sunny/Cloudy Day: A difficult call to early and late. The crankbait bite gets better
make, but being consistent is best. Sun will with the heat and may be best at mid-day.
likely have fish a little deeper at mid-day No matter a fisherman’s technique, keeping
compared to a cloudy sky. hydrated and sun protected is critical.
Wind: A little wind is good for fishing
open water. It helps hide the boat and makes - Tim Huffman
fish less spooky. Slow trolling is good in
light wind because boat control is critical.

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Lake Talquin, FL 01/16-17/15 Crappie USA
Cresnt/Dead Lakes, FL 01/23-24/15
Oran.-Loch-Newn., FL 01/31/15 125 Ruth Ave.
Weiss Lake, AL 02/28/15 Benton, KY 42025
Clark’s Hill, GA 03/06-07/15
Lake of Egypt, IL 03/13-14/15 270-395-4204
Old Hickory, TN 03/21/15
Cherokee Lake, TN 03/27-28/15 www.crappieusa.com
Lake of Ozarks, MO 04/04/15
KY/Barkley, TN 04/10-11/15
Green River Lake, KY 04/17-18/15
Pickwick/Wilson, AL 04/24-25/15
Cave Run, KY 05/02/15
Miss.-Sal., IN 05/09/15
Lake Shelbyville, IL 05/16/15

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