Hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend.
I’ve seen some really nice pictures of crappie again still going strong on Beaver and Table Rock Lakes.
There are so many methods to use to catch crappie. I mainly have always just used a bopper and a minnow, I just learned about spider rigging this past week. The spider rigging method allows anglers to troll minnows or jigs with multiple 14 to 16-inch rods off the front of the boat. Rod holders are necessary for this method.
Then there’s jig fishing, casting, or drop it straight down vertical jigging.
Shooting jigs, this is something I haven’t done much, but I’ve watched my son do it very well fishing around docks. To use the shooting jig method, open the bail of your spinning reel, hook the line with your index finger, then grab the bend of the hook and pull to arc the rod tip. Be sure to aim your rod slightly down, then release the line from your index finger to shoot the bait towards the target. It takes a little time to master this method. And trolling small crankbaits is popular with a lot of people.
I wanted to let you in on this event, it’s one you don’t want to miss out on if you’re interested in catching crappie on Beaver Lake. The Crappie Madness Seminar Series is Saturday, February 24 at Cabela’s in Rogers, Arkansas.
Make plans to learn from some of the best of the best! Pro Staff members will be letting you in on their top secrets to catching record-breaking crappie. Admission is free with no sign-up required, simply show up to your local participating Bass Pro Shops at 11a.m. or 2 p.m. After the seminar, take advantage of huge deals on crappie merchandise and you’ll be slinging slabs in no time.
If you need guidance to get out to the water, give me a call and ask for Lisa at Custom Adventures Guide Service (479) 244-5259 We offer sightseeing trips on the river and guided fishing trips as well. Custom made trips just for you.
Joel brought out his two boys, Deacon and Daxon, to catch a mess of slabs with guide Cody Usrey of Beaver Lake River Rat Guide Service on Beaver Lake. (479) 531-5535