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| LANIER CRAPPIE ANGLERS CLUB |
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| 4235 Browns Bridge Rd. Cumming, Georgia 30041 (beside Hammond's Fishing Center) Meetings are held on last Thursday of each month at 6:30pm |
| Animated KNOTS |
| Ed Phillips |
| Crappie Fishing Reports |
| 12-30-17 |
| LCA Crappie Challenge 2/24/2018 Results |
| Lake Lanier Crappie Fishing Report April 18, 2018 This Lake Lanier Crappie fishing report is from Dan Saknini, member of the Lanier Crappie Angler’s Club. This time of year we often hear the comment “if the dogwoods are blooming, the crappie are biting”. Even though most of the dogwood blooms are gone, fish need to eat all year, so we target them all year using various methods. Current water temps are in the mid- sixties which is ideal for catching crappie. Fishing is good to excellent. We are now fishing the post-spawn, and as we have said many times, crappie ALWAYS relate to structure. They may leave their habitat in pursuit of bait, but they always return. That is why you can target fish using several different methods right now. If you prefer using crappie minnows under a cork, the blowdowns and brush piles close to docks in shallower water, along with areas nearby are still going to be your best bet. Blowdowns are beginning to produce quality fish, especially if you see a few surrounding weeds. Do not overrule using a jig. In my opinion, it may work better. As stated in the past, some of these blowdowns are in 10 feet of water, but some are in 20 feet of water, depending on the size of the tree. Look at the size of the trunk, compare to nearby trees and estimate the height of the similar trees. Also look at the slope of the bank. All these factors, along with your electronics, will help you determine the location and depth of the tree below the water line. Make sure you fish the blowdown at every possible angle before moving on. After you finish fishing a blowdown, ride over it with your downscan and it will give you the accurate depth of the tree as a reference for your next trip. Especially when the fish are shallow, we avoid going over them prior to fishing a spot. If the spot was a good producer, you may also want to mark a waypoint on your electronics. Hair jigs and soft body jigs are working well. Long line trolling, is also working well. The fish chasing bait are the targets of this method. If you are a dock shooter, game on! We are catching them inside docks at various depths with structure (both deep and shallow) and getting photos of impressive catches from our members. Warmer days together with good fishing is a great recipe for an awesome time on the lake. Lately, the changes in weather and the resulting wind is challenging since we get the best results using light to medium action rods. Also, the wind makes it difficult to keep consistent distances from the docks with your trolling motor. We hope that as the weather stabilizes, the winds will lay down and allow more enjoyable fishing. Take advantage of any calm days that you can get out on the water and enjoy some good crappie fishing! Wear your life jacket it can save your life! |