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Are they in the Creeks yet? Well they were. #1155143 02/13/07 02:23 AM
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Remember what we've been saying, Creeks hold shallow Crappie in the winter.

Can't say what Creek but a little scouting can pay off big. Yes, water was muddy and it was cold and I didn't care. I caught all my fish on a 1/16 oz Roadrunner, black/chartruese.


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Re: Are they in the Creeks yet? Well they were. [Re: ERNEST PATY] #1155262 02/13/07 03:18 AM
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nice licks


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Re: Are they in the Creeks yet? Well they were. [Re: Bass fro chop] #1155448 02/13/07 04:14 AM
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would u mind saying the lake that the creek runs into?


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Re: Are they in the Creeks yet? Well they were. [Re: rednecksooner] #1155496 02/13/07 04:25 AM
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either Cedar Creek, or Lewisville. Hickory Creek, Pecan Creek, Kings Creek.... theres creeks ALL over that hold fish like that. I catch them on bass jigs all the time in the winter.. some VERY big ones at times... I probably just need to quit chasing bass, and concentrate on crappie- I would be a much happier person.. LOL!

Re: Are they in the Creeks yet? Well they were. [Re: SkeeterRonnie] #1155770 02/13/07 12:39 PM
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NICE STRINGER!!!!!

Re: Are they in the Creeks yet? Well they were. [Re: bygeorge] #1155878 02/13/07 01:57 PM
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Ernest...U da man!

Re: Are they in the Creeks yet? Well they were. [Re: SandSpike] #1155948 02/13/07 02:38 PM
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Re: Are they in the Creeks yet? Well they were. [Re: kodys'papa] #1156227 02/13/07 05:31 PM
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Ronnie is correct, lots of Creeks in the area hold fish like that. It just takes a lot of trial & error to find the spots. I've been doing this for a lot of years and have spent MANY fishless days looking. When you do hit a good spot it doesn't make sense to spread it around too much. I got a bunch of guys mad at me a couple of years ago when I had the bank fishing seminar at Buck Creek & Range Creek and had about 35 fishermen suddenly in their secret holes.

I will keep reporting what is happening and leave it to you to find your own honey holes.

I think I will try some Creeks in East Texas next. Maybe Lake Palestine, Fork, Lake-O-the Pines, etc. In fact I bet Sam Rayburn creeks would be super. Anybody know?


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I hope to try a couple of creeks at Rayburn this weekend. Will post results next week. Just picked up some RR's to add to my stash. Thanks for the tip.
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Re: Are they in the Creeks yet? Well they were. [Re: ERNEST PATY] #1156420 02/13/07 07:26 PM
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Ernest,

Can you tell me how you are fishing for crappie in the creeks at this time of year? Are you looking for brush, letting the RR sink to the bottom........etc. I haven't ever done this before and would like to give it a try.

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What do the banks look like?
Boat docks or brush piles, drop straight down with one split shot and minnow or small jigg.

Re: Are they in the Creeks yet? Well they were. [Re: Hookembassangler] #1156520 02/13/07 08:42 PM
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You can do best right now with a jig or RR fished vertically just off the bottom. They weren't in the mood to chase a moving bait. A slip bobber will work just let it sit in one place for a bit. Best bet is to use a boat and sit still.


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Thanks Ernest,

I always respect your opinion. Thank you for all that you do to help those of us with crappie hangups.

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