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Points
depth oriented. Although the depths might Longline trolling is performed
change often, you’ll find most crappie at differently by fishermen, but in general,
any one time at the same general depth. depth is controlled by jig weight, length
Therefore, the point gives them the of line and boat speed. By keeping jig
opportunity to be at their desired depth weights and line length the same, boat
without traveling to a different structure.” speed becomes the main controller with
Gillotte says fishing pressure is not slower speeds dropping the baits and
as great in the fall but when you find a point faster speeds making them shallower. This
and fish you’ll often find other fishermen is critical for keeping baits in the strike
so pressure can be a problem. zone and for keeping baits over the top of
Tactics the cover.
The type point, water temperatures Vertical jigging can be used on points
for the area of the country you’re fishing, with beds, stumps, trees or similar cover.
and cover are all items making technique Vertical jigging lets a fisherman control
selection a factor. Fast trolling, or and hold the jig, minnow or combination,
longlining, is a great tactic for scattered in front of a crappies nose for a short or
fish and fish on the move like you can long period of time. Once a pattern of
find in the fall. Longlining lets a fisherman depth, specific cover and presentation is
troll multiple baits out the back of the boat known, the fisherman targets only the high
giving good coverage. percentage water.
Slow trolling is probably the most
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