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Shallow Wood & Brush

Also, very shallow, muddy water
warms faster than clearer, deeper
water. Check water temperatures
often.

More Tips Large covers are good targets, but Ronnie Capps
Ronnie Capps has used canoes says to never overlook the tiniest of sticks…
and kayaks long before they were anything a crappie might relate to.
thought of for chasing typical lake
fish. He says spring shallow water or
any time of year when the water is
high are good times to wade.
“It’s all about getting where the
crappie are and where a large boat
isn’t the best choice or can’t get
to,” says Capps. “It’s always been a
way to catch fish but except in a few
isolated spots, fishermen didn’t take
advantage.”
Capps continues, “The good
thing about wading is a fisherman

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