Find a lake and head to a shallow spot with sand and mud at the bottom!
That’s it – that’s my first tip, and in my first sentence too – not a bad start.
Just kidding – I’m sure that a lot of you know tips like that – but I’m sure that there are a few people who’ve been trying different places, making life more tough than they had to!
Seriously, the best way to become a better crappie fisher is to head where there are more fish. I’ve seen countless guys over the years spend money on all sorts of new equipment, ridiculous home-made bait recipes, say all sorts of secret prayers and …..nothing. Meanwhile, on their way home, they pass an old guy who’s been fishing less time that day than they have, who walks past them with a bucket of freshly caught fish and a big smile on his face. His equipment looks tired, his clothes are scruffy, and he will either have a beard, or lots of stubble. You know the guy I’m talking about.
What has he done differently? location, location, location.
When I was younger, I was so cocky, I knew nothing and though I could outplay anyone at anything by the sheer force of my hustle. Now, hustling is useful in most sports, but take it from a former loser – it ain’t right for fishing.
This is just my first post, and quite a rant – but I’ll provide much more detial on my favourite spots, my favourite tips and even my favourite recipes, just for you!
Take care
Alan