Greetings All:
With the unseasonably cold weather we have had lately, the backwater crappie bite on the Mississippi River has been great. From Pools 5 through 16, anglers fishing the backwater areas are catching some really nice crappie. These fish are in the deeper backwater areas and will continue to use this deeper water as the season progresses. I have found that the fish are not always holding tight in the structure but using in water structure to relate to and suspend off of. So with this in mind, make sure you first fish the areas around and away from the structure in the water before moving in and fishing the structure itself. This way you can catch those suspended fish first.
As far as presentation?, well a simple float rig is great for this. You can adjust your bait as necessary without changing terminal tackle. Top producing baits have been both minnows and also wax worms. Smaller minnows in the 1 1/2 inch size range seem to be catching the bigger crappie. For the wax worms, put two or three on your hook for best results. I like to pinch one of them to release the worms scent into the water and attract fish.
It's a great time to fish for these backwater crappie. Make sure you dress warm and always wear that PFD. One last thing. Remember those spots where you catch fish now. When the ice comes they will also produce good fishing.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
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