Article 108Catching suspended crappie in confined open waterTrue open water involves vast expanses of water over 20ft feet in depth. "Confined open water" defines areas of open water adjacent or near to shallow structural elements. The crappie is a very popular game fish that young,old, and novice and experienced fisherman have given names such as calico bass, speckled bass, speckled perch, white perch, pole crappie, strawberry bass, and...more
Crappies naturally will suspend at certain depth where they are in close proximity of any unsuspecting prey. Crappies typically are called many different names by local fisherman such as calico bass, speckled bass, speckled perch, white perch, pole crappie, strawberry bass, and papermouth. speckled perch are notorious up feeders so they will suspend at depths that they can attack their prey above them or to the side of them, but never below them....more
Not all rivers just like not all lakes hold crappie. Crappies all over their habitat range are called a lot of different names such as calico crappie, speckled perch, speckled bass white perch, pole crappie, strawberry bass, and papermouth. Typically warm water river basins like the Mississippi will hold white perch in their back water areas which can be quite expansive.Typically you will catch crappie in river systems that are middle aged in geological terms. These rivers are slow flowing, shallow and have large flood planes that many times create large back water areas that are excellent strawberry bass habitat areas to catch crappie. River systems from Minnesota to Louisiana that have back water areas will hold large populations of white perch. You will find speckled perch in backwater areas that are out of current. speckled perch will thrive in these areas if there is an abundant crappie food chain for forage. Head for brush piles, stump fields, deadfalls, and wood cover.The average depth in many of these river back water areas is typically 5 to 6 ft so a flat bottom boat will work best to get to these areas. Because of the numerous stumps make sure you use a prop on your...more
The 100 gallon fish tank is the ideal canvas for letting the imagination run wild and filling it with different species as well as various decorations will give you plenty of space to fill and enjoy. The 100 gallon fish tank is large enough to accommodate most peoples needs although it does cost a bit more than other lesser capacity tanks. Of...more
As handsome as they are, Betta fish are pretty delicate pets. There's so much to know about these pets, and getting the fitting info can be extremely strenuous. In the past few decades of taking care of a fit Betta I have come across a lot of info that I wish I had known when I started out. To facilitate you out I have underneath listed some of the...more
The crappie thrives in reservoir environment and they are easy game fish to catch in reservoirs if you understand where too look. The crappie is one of the most sought after game fish in America and they have been named odd names like calico bass,speckled perch,speckled bass,white perch,pole crappie,strawberry bass, and paper mouth across the country. In my article today I want to talk about classifying reservoirs for crappie fishing.There are typically six categories that a reservoir can be classified to too. There are canyon, plateau, highland, hill land, flat land, and lowland (sometimes called wetlands). All of these types of hold populations of crappie and if you understand where to look you can rig up your crappie rods with good crappie bait and catch crappie. Both man made and natural geological specifics will be combined together to determine classification of each reservoir. Thes classifiecations are to be used as reference only and they make good starting points when you plan a crappie fishing trip but every reservoir has it's own unique classification components that may crossover to other reservoir classifications in some areas.Typical reservoir features are the head...more
Catching crappie in hill land reservoirsHill land reservoirs much like flatland reservoirs hold large populations of crappie any trophy crappie will be there for the taking. Crappies have some amazing names that local fisherman have given them over...more
Flatland reservoirs water impoundments are a Mecca for catching crappie and just about any crappie baits will work if you know where to look. Crappies are often mentioned by local fisherman with names like calico bass, speckled perch, speckled bass,...more
In ever increasing numbers, fishermen from the novice to the experienced are finding the excitement and adventure of deep-sea fishing easily available in the waters off Sea Isle, New Jersey. With almost year-round fishing opportunities, it remains to...more
You know I was brought up with tales of my Grandfather going out on the river with a stick, some string and an old coke can pull ring with a worm on it to catch his dinner. Now things have changed as with most things fishing tackle has now become...more
Hello! I have been reading some posts on a carp forum recently and from what I have read - it seems most novice carp anglers who post on this particular carp forum only seem to be interested in Bait - specifically what's the top carp fishermen's...more
Flavours are one of the favourite topics of discussion among carp anglers. But some are many times more effective and have literally caught millions more carp than others! Let's take a deeper sniff at irrisistible flavours... Many flavours general...more