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 Crappie depth
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04/16/13 07:32 PM
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Bassman420
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Went out yesterday to a golf course that has a mini lake on it I always do good on bass and I know there is huge crappie. Fished all day my friend caught one huge crappie about 1.5 - 2 lbs. watched a lady with huge minnows tearing the crappie up. All crappie were 1 lb and up. I couldn't buy one if I had to, even when I fished next to her. My question is what depth i should be at this time of year. The lady must have been set almost at 7 ft under her bobber. I'm a little confused I thought I should be targeting shallow areas. Please any advise would be appreciated.
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Re: Crappie depth
[Re: Bassman420]
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04/16/13 07:35 PM
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79scooter
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Here is some great advice. Do what she was doing! 
Last edited by 79scooter; 04/16/13 07:35 PM.
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Re: Crappie depth
[Re: Bassman420]
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04/16/13 07:38 PM
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GoldSpoonr
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The trick is to adjust depth till it get in the strike zone...
If you feel like a riot
Then dont you deny it
Put your good foot forward
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Re: Crappie depth
[Re: Bassman420]
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04/16/13 08:20 PM
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7' could be considered shallow compared to other times of the year when they are holding in 20+ feet of water.
During the spawn they are usually "up on the bank" early morning and late evening and during the day they move back into deeper water (5-10') close by. I say usually because there are always exceptions. That's the summary of my limited experience during this and last year's spawn.
Maybe one of the long time crappie fishermen will post something more definite. Good luck!
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Re: Crappie depth
[Re: Bassman420]
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04/16/13 08:21 PM
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Capt Craig
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Use only female minnows, crappie chase them like crazy. Male minnows are slow and don't draw the attention well. Just ask the person you buy your minnows from for all females...
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Re: Crappie depth
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04/16/13 08:54 PM
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shooter75056
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Use only female minnows, crappie chase them like crazy. Male minnows are slow and don't draw the attention well. Just ask the person you buy your minnows from for all females...
Stay away from the lesbians though they seem to run the crappie off
Last edited by shooter75056; 04/16/13 08:54 PM.
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Re: Crappie depth
[Re: GoldSpoonr]
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04/16/13 11:11 PM
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Flipp
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The trick is to adjust depth till it get in the strike zone... +1
"Crappie It's The Other White Meat"
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Re: Crappie depth
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04/16/13 11:58 PM
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u-luckydawg
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Use only female minnows, crappie chase them like crazy. Male minnows are slow and don't draw the attention well. Just ask the person you buy your minnows from for all females...
Stay away from the lesbians though they seem to run the crappie off  , the male minnows are ok. just make sure it a youngone. 
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Re: Crappie depth
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04/17/13 12:24 AM
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Fishbonz
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Last edited by Fishbonz; 04/17/13 12:25 AM.
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Re: Crappie depth
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04/17/13 01:54 AM
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james_in_bonham
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 You did NOT just say that out loud....
"When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are undisturbed." Luke 11:21
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Re: Crappie depth
[Re: Bassman420]
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04/17/13 02:05 AM
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Ketchn
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we try to use both
boys on the one side a the boat
girls on the other side a the boat ....
ya..... got ta keep em seperated .....
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Re: Crappie depth
[Re: Bassman420]
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04/17/13 02:10 AM
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Ketchn
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on a more serious note ,,,,,
the spawning fish stage before and after they do the wild thing
6 to 12 feet of water depending on clarity and the hour of the day ,,,,,
best i can tell .....
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Re: Crappie depth
[Re: 79scooter]
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04/17/13 02:19 AM
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crapicat
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Here is some great advice. Do what she was doing! Were I in your unfortunate situation, I would become that woman's best friend... it is obvious she knew how to catch the fish from that hole...and if you were lucky, she would pass that information along to you.... I was told a long time ago, you can learn something from everyone you meet, but you have to be willing to listen and be friendly to learn what information they have to offer you. Hope this info helps..
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Re: Crappie depth
[Re: shooter75056]
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04/17/13 02:33 AM
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Fireshadow
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Use only female minnows, crappie chase them like crazy. Male minnows are slow and don't draw the attention well. Just ask the person you buy your minnows from for all females...
Stay away from the lesbians though they seem to run the crappie off
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