Fall is the time when most Outdoorsmen think about hunting. However, for many of us Fall is the time when we want to get out on the Lake and go Crappie fishing. Fall can be an excellent time to fill the freezer with Crappie.
First, as the water cools in the Fall, Crappie will begin to move from their deep water Summer hangouts to relatively shallow water I typically find Fall Crappie in 6 to 12 feet of water. After the first good Fall cool front, look for Crappie at the first good drop off from the bank.
Fall Crappie can be caught with a variety of tactics in the Fall. One method I use to find Crappie when they're scattered is using a Spider Rig. A Spider Rig consist of multiple rods rigged up to fish different depths. When you find Crappie hitting at a certain depth with this method, you can then set all your rods to the depth Crappie are feeding at and take advantage of their aggressive nature.
When is the best Crappie fishing in the Fall? Just before a big cold front is too hit your area. I've seen Crappie turn on as far as a week before a cold front was suppose to hit. However, you'll likely see an increase of feeding activity a few days before a Major front is expected to blow into your area.
As the front passes, expect the Crappie to move back off the bank, possibly as far back to their deep water drop off.
Slow drifting small jigs and minnows can be just the ticket to get post cold front Crappie to hit your bait. Don't forget that post cold front Fall Crappie become less active and will not chase a bait very far. Even more so, many times you'll have to have the bait right in front of their mouths.
Typically the cold temps after a Fall front doesn't last long. As the days warm up, you'll find the Crappie moving back shallow again. If the water is still a little cool, then start your search on a South facing bank and work your way out.
Once the Sun comes out and if there is a South wind, you'll find Crappie and other Gamefish prowling these warmer waters for baitfish.
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