PART 1//How To FIND WINTER CRAPPIE On a NEW LAKE!//My COMPLETE ELECTRONICS Setup!

[@DieterMelhorn]

Great instructional crappie fishing video. I'm a catfish guy, but have become enamored with crappie fishing in winter, Great content.....subscribing,

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching!

[@Bullelk44M]

Love all your crappie videos! 1000% agree. I spend way more time mapping/scoping crappie schools up and down river systems, building "milk runs" if you will than actually casting and beating the banks. Lots of folks would be more successful if they had the patience to search more and fish less. God Bless!

[@timdare0831]

I wish I could get someone to describe with their settings on Humminbird as well as you. Thank you I still learned alot

[@Yakbassokc1]

I did learn but I have a Garmin Echo map 93sv and no live scope, but down scan will work. Just watching this video and seeing all those crappie makes me want to fish even more. Thank you for making this video.

[@caseyschaller647]

Nice! Lots of good info for old school finding them and knowing what your looking for on your screens even if you have a different brand of electronics. I use another brand but fishing is fishing on the visual clues and especially knowing where to start.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Knowing where to start and what your looking at is the biggest key for sure! Thanks for watching.

[@UnLikeU]

Brother I don't agree with Lowrance vs Humminbird but the rest of this video is F I R E!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🥵🥵 Man I heard this video vs was watching it and was thinking This Moe Foe Is So On Point It's INSANE... WOW.. GREAT VIDEO... I feel guilty I didn't pay to hear this and I already know it. 🤣🤣 AWESOME CONTENT HERE!

[@eddiewooten3158]

Very informative... Best video by far to teach a eager to learn crappie fisherman like me. Great job brother.

[@jeffduncan2942]

Another great video Brandon! I’m not sure what’s going on but by this time last fall we had caught over 1000 crappie on Kentucky, Barkley and a few southern Illinois lakes. I’ve not filleted my first crappie this fall. I can get into schools of hundreds and not catch a fish out of them. We’ve used the same methods I’ve used for the last 45yrs. Hand tied, soft plastics, minnows, smaller baits, bigger baits crank baits, and can’t get them to bite. I fish hard and consider myself a vet advanced bass and crappie angler but this year something is different

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Best Crappie location vid EVER! NICE JOB, SIR!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@Dirtdiggglers]

Man you just gain another fan. You are tied with G man for the top spot. Great video and I learned a lot about how to scan for fish. Awesome job 👏 👍 🙌

[@Idk_what_to_name_this_123]

Lookout fish Here Comes Brandon

[@hulkhuggett]

Man, this was a really good and educational video. I appreciate you making it. I wish you would've showed us how you fish a couple of those spots in this video. But, still a really great video! 👍

[@davidtravis4855]

Thanks for the good info. Big fan! How about a crappie video or 2 on Priest?

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Only fished it twice in my life. I don’t get over that way fishing very often but maybe I will one day. Thanks for watching!

[@fishin-impossible2992]

Awesome video Brother. I can tell I'm going to learn a lot on this channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@jason6325]

This is a very good video. Just started using electronics/side/down scan. About a year ago. I've learned the mapping system is very important. I use to not Ever even look at my map.i have a newer model top of the line graph now and realize it's all about mapping/hunting. Your graph is super clear. I think i need to move my transducer. I have a brand new Garmin 93 uhd with 455 and 1120 kh. And it's not as clear as your unit. I get allot of prop wash interfearance at 2-5mph. Just not as clear as i think it should be. I'm headed to a new area tomorrow morning and will be hunting for crappie. Great video. Just Found this channel. Just subbed.

[@johndollar5561]

Its great to have a pro in the boat with me!$$$

[@stevesteve4350]

That's the juice man. Show us more please. 😎✌️

[@davidbuehler3318]

Brandon Great job laying it all out! I'm headed to Douglas tomorrow to try this out!

[@michaelhowell2609]

I had already subscribed but if I hadn’t, this video would had got me. Do a series of electronics videos on different species and watch your views sky rocket. Good stuff, thanks.

[@wesleyhughes363]

Just happened upon your channel today.. Love the information being provided

[@dreb3497]

Outstanding, especially being able to see above and below the water!

[@russelljones2468]

Thanks. We’re about a year into fishing a new lake. It’s encouraging to know it takes time, but keep looking. I think we stop too often, too early to fish, rather than looking for better spots.

[@Dirtdiggglers]

Haha I just watched you video when you was on Tim's Ford and I thought to my self would like to see you do one on Normandy and Woods also.

[@Joshua_Matthew_Fishin]

Great info you’re passing a lot of roaming crappie though in this video lol 😂

[@spencer6764]

Thank You for sharing the information was very helpful. 👍🏻

[@home5642]

Good info man... Just got my first boat a couple of months ago... Can't wait to use this info.

[@haroldrushton6735]

Excellent information! Thanks for sharing!!

[@kevinvargason8835]

This is exactly what I needed. I have the elite ti2 and I agree it is so much clearer than my echomaps were. The improvements lowrance made for ease of user interface is what got me into lowrance. Now I need one for the bow.

[@robertluckadoo5940]

Enjoyed your video. New subscriber. Thank you for taking the time to make them!

[@charlesbolton5581]

Great video I’m not great with electronics and this was really good

[@jessesaylor230]

That's an awsome teaching video. Cant wait to see the next one. Great Great content.

[@Sliderfishr]

Awesome video! Best video I’ve watched on electronics. Great walk through, I’ve put off buying any electronics. Just haven’t seen what I wanted to know yet.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@crimsontide3502]

Thanks for the tech tour brother. Alot of folks won't take the time to teach... you're very good at it. Depth, temperature, bait color, presentation, retrieve speed, pressure, fronts, clarity...baitfish...all factor in on success. Good job sir. New sub in 3...2...1...💥

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching!

[@robertsheppard2338]

Outstanding video Brandon

[@kayakwesty]

Thank you sir...you should do a random subscriber fishing trip

[@titansfan2104]

That is a great video. Love it!!

[@alexACR3167]

Really informative video. When I take individuals out they always ask me how I make it look so easy and my reply to them is it isnt.....many...many hours were spent learning forage and electronics for me. It baffles me when I go with someone and they have really good electronics and always ask me to set their system up for them. I call that spoon feeding! It's like they don't want to spend time learning. Many years ago ....and you will laugh at this but my weakness in bass fishing was a jig.....thats right a jig. No matter what I did....no matter who I listened to I could not catch a bass on a jig. I made my mine up at that point that I would not fish anything else or for anything else until I mastered a pig and jig. I know many will laugh at this but I was snake bit when fishing a jig. So....I put 2 rods in the boat with different line weights and different size jigs along with several jars of uncle Josh pork rinds and for 6 months I fished only jigs. The jig was the only bait I had in the boat on each trip. What this did was made me pay more attention to my electronics and scout for areas that were holding bass and from there I would use the jig. For some, the jig came easy but like I stated I had a mental block and it kept me from using the bait. After that 6 months not only did I master the jig but I became much better at utilizing my electronics. There have been many times I didn't put rods in the boat and just scouted and marked areas. By learning electronics an angler can learn more about forage and how forage reacts during weather fronts and lake levels. Billy Westmoreland once told me that if you learn and study the forage fish feed on most of your hard work is over. I guess he was right because I can say I know more about forage then I do the actual species I am going after. I appreciate you sharing this with the viewers. It just amazes me how some anglers have absolutely great electronics but never use them or understand what the data is showing. By the way.....some of my friends are begging to buy some of the uncle Josh pork rinds I bought back in the early 80's. Got 6 cases left.....NOT FOR SALE! Keep doing what you are doing....not many share their knowledge like you do. Take care, be safe and good luck on all your upcoming tournaments. I will send you some of my hand tied jigs for crappie and smallmouth. Think you will like them!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Lots of truth in everything you said. Being a student of the game and constantly learning is what makes fishing such a great sport. Fishing is ever changing, and fish are getting smarter and smarter with the advancements in technology, but we have to try and stay one step ahead. It’s a never ending puzzle. By the way, uncle josh is back in business and making pork again. I have several jars myself. Thanks for watching!

[@brandonyeager4217]

Great video Brandon! You can sure find them better than I can! Like you said lots and lots of hrs make the difference I'd say

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

It definitely takes time. Thanks for watching!

[@jonstokes3122]

Great video! Looking forward to part #2!

[@bradleybaker3277]

Nice love our Lowrances. My side imagines r great not seeing my down imagine as good as yours hoping I can play with my 3 and 1 transducer and get it dail In.

[@jeremywyatt50]

Great Video..looking forward to Part 2

[@blakemcdaniel5007]

Thank you for the info it will help me alot! Really enjoy your crappie videos!

[@rogersmith9547]

Thank you for your great information

[@derrickdean5918]

Thanks for the great information!!

[@thomasthesing7452]

Shade is something all crappie guys under estimate, Ive had days where if I casted 12" out of shade I couldn't get bit, but 12" into shade it was non stop. I always remember I think it was Bill Dance saying Bass don't wear sunglasses!

[@BasshammerNC]

You plan on doing one of these on bass? Or just electronics in general? Theres a lot of "videos" like this on bass and electronics but your way of explaining things make it a lot easier to understand.. found me a place leaving last Saturday i cant wait to get back to, about same conditions too hopefully they stayed!

[@BEDMONST]

Killer video! Thanks for sharing

[@BasshammerNC]

Amazing video man, very very informative

[@mikebrandon7378]

Awesome video Brandon, very good info. Can’t wait for part two. 👍

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@Tdub88007]

Great video, Brandon. Thanks for the info and the good examples. Looking forward to part 2!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@jameshageman3167]

Great video Yours is the best video on explaining Lowrance electronics I have found, many out there for hummingbird which is similar but I run Lowrance so I really appreciate your video, looking forward to your next segment on your Active target sonar, just bought one but have not had a chance to use it yet

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Active target is a game changer for sure. I’m still learning every time I go with it but I’ve caught a lot of fish that I never would’ve caught without it. Thanks for watching!

[@southerngurlfishing2561]

This is such a great breakdown I've been on the hunt for one just like this but for bass if you could do one just like this for bass that would be awesome 👌

[@drjaywhitlock]

Excellent video! Exactly what I've been wanting to learn. Thanks for the taking the time and sharing the information. Subbed for sure.

[@OklahomaFishingAdventure]

This is a great video! I use Garmin electronics but everything you listed here setting wise will work for almost any locator. The only question I see is if you only have 1 locator at the console how would you run it?

[@kevinvargason8835]

I run mine with 3 across top and side view in the bottom Sometimes I only have two on the top and side view in the bottom. So you could set up chart, 2d,and di for the three. You could do chart and di for the top two as well.

[@OklahomaFishingAdventure]

@@kevinvargason8835 I'll try that. Thanks!

[@kenellis1580]

Excellent information

[@ronniewetherington509]

Thanks again for sharing. You mentioned crappie will move up I to 4-6' deep water if the conditions are right at water temps in lower 50's. What's your thoughts about where to look when water temps are in lower 40's? I live in the southern piedmont area of NC. The lakes I'm fishing are power generation sources with minimal currents and depths up to 140'.

[@terrycuzzort3181]

Just happen to come across one of your videos and I am hooked now. Love the content and the explanations you give to your viewers. I think electronics is always going to be a good subject to go over as they are always changing to get better, and it can be difficult to dial in at times depending on several factors like water clarity, etc. Thanks again for the videos and tight lines my friend

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Welcome aboard and thanks for watching!

[@chrisfultz1528]

Great video glad I watched it, me and my brother both have been trying to learn the crappie fishing techniques a little better and we have come to find out there's alot more to it than most would think. So I will definitely be watching some more of your videos.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

You never stop learning when it comes to fishing, that’s what makes it such a great sport. Thanks for watching!

[@brandonwillis3598]

That was a lot of useful info regarding your electronics. I’m about to upgrade from Lowrance Hook Reveal to the HDS. This video will serve as a reference when I actually go and upgrade. Thanks!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

The Hook units are impressive units for the money but I love my HDS Lives. Thanks for watching!

[@gixxer420]

Great info. Very well done.

[@david.6040]

Good stuff

[@randy1ization]

can u do a depth offset on your map so the depth is accurite?

[@bobbygreen2291]

I have fished fifty years and I can tell you that almost all of the serious professional fishermen use Lowrance graphs , and that is probably the best choice for them ,,whats funny is that I have guided fishing trips and made a lot of money, on many trips and I have never owned a lowrance. It’s really a matter of need ,, when you guide on just a handful of lakes , you know exactly where to find the fish on any given day of the year ,and to launch your boat four hundred times yearly , some times to get bait ,,and some for fishing trips , will leave you almost to where you don’t need any graph.

[@barrygraham7510]

Was really thinking about going to Garmin live scope but after you breaking down the lowrance I may definitely look into HDS instead.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

I love my Lowrance’s. Thanks for watching!

[@brianlee4483]

Thanks for a great video. Are the crappie / fish always represented by a dot on downscan ? I’m just trying to figure my Lowrance out

[@thomasthesing7452]

What is the advantage of using 800 kh in 10+fow? and are the settings you speak of applicable to a HDS gen2 touch unit that I run?

[@scubaman1925]

please put up part 2

[@MidwestOutlaw86]

So can anyone tell me what all models of Lowrance have way points that work like this.

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

I been crappie fishing for 40+ years nothing but crappie last 15 or so it took me awhile to learn still don't know it all but my first piece of advice is get a graph / fish finder LEARN how to read it nothing more important than TOW...good vid man 👍

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@adriancox8022]

Yes u me both I have bass fished there but not crappie.. Carol creek is good it's got timber in it

[@strictlyvintageauto4967]

Hey Brandon , what transducer are you using at the console for down and side scan ? Nice video thank you

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Lowrance 2-in-1. I also run the Sea Clear wiring harness so my units get the power they need. Thanks for watching!

[@ronwarbington4475]

I have a lowrance hook 9. Why is your picture on your electronics so much clearer than mine. My down scan and side scan is nothing like yours in comparison.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Settings should be close to the same. Have you tried playing with your settings to see if you can clear it up any?

[@randy1ization]

why not split your map and 2 d screen 50/50 , then when u find a spot, mark it on the 2d.., make the 2 d the active side. also what do you have your ping speed set at?

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

My way works pretty well for me, and you can’t change the ping speed on a Lowrance. Thanks for watching!

[@theguideschoice429]

''I Like the way you talk''. That's from Swing blade. Your voice reminds me of Billy Bob Thornton Calm, Cool, always smiling. Your a good fisherman and GREAT teacher and doing a great job with your videos. YOU are making novice fisherman professionals. There are people that are pissed off about Livescope and live view. KZbin is way more harmful to fish populations than Live scope will ever be :) I am a salt water Guide in Venice/Buras La. I run Lowrance on my Guide boat and my small aluminum boat and recently added Garmin LS on the bow. I'm chasing Crappie,(SacALait) on my off days (mostly rivers) and trout and redfish in shallow water. If you ever get time, I would love to see a shallow water locating Crappie/Bass video. You ever get down to S La and want to do grand slam. Bass trout and reds. Look me up. Capt. Vic

[@TheBigharry61]

Do you run Fish Reveal on downscan?

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

No sir. Some people like fish reveal but personally I’m not a fan of it. I can see all I need to see without it. Thanks for watching!

[@crappienaterfishing1198]

My side scan has showed up like that

[@damonmd3]

Thx

[@docriordan7787]

My settings is wrong or scanning in fishless waters, with my Lowrance Elite 9s, only time I see crappie like that is on your videos. Still enjoyed the video look forward to part 2.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Try the settings I showed in the video and see if it helps you out any. Thanks for watching!

[@rodneyyarbrough6524]

Good stuff Brandon. Question... Mr. Crappie high viz or Vicious high viz; is there a difference and do you prefer one over the other. I've been using Mr. Crappie for a bit and I've lost a few by trying to flip them in. Usually a dip net right under my feet. Kinda like trying to tie a jig and my glasses laying in my tackle box.you don't seem to have that issue so I would like you opinion. Thanks for the great videos.

[@davidtravis4855]

I tried Mr Crappie Hi-viz 4# 2 years ago. All the knots broke when trying to rig my spider rig rods. Pulled it all off and threw it away!!!!

[@rodneyyarbrough6524]

@@davidtravis4855 I’m finding issues with knot no matter the type of knot. Any advice on a good replacement will be appreciated.

[@alexACR3167]

I can't speak for Brandon but I have had no problems with Mr. CRAPPIE or Vicious. In fact I use 6 lb and 8 lb on my spinning reels when fishing for smallmouth at night. Both lines show up well under black light. I can add that a few years ago I was having problems with Mr. CRAPPIE line breaking and after doing a little trouble shooting I had a nick on my line roller which was fraying the line. You might check one of your ceramic line guides for a chip or crack. I did hear you say your problem exists at the knot. Are you wetting your line as you cinch it tight? Sometimes water can effect your knot as well. Let me explain.....several years ago I use to fish flint creek on the Tennessee River. This particular creek has a lot of sediment and it stays pretty dirty. I was noticing my knots breaking after several fish and like you thought it was the line. When I got home I put all my rods including each knot and literally saw Abrasion right below the knot. Ot was especially noticeable when utilizing loop knots. So to solve the problem I made sure to change my line after each trip and bingo no more knot problems. I normally leave a lot of backing on my crappie reels because I change my line often depending where I am fishing. Also several years ago I was having problems with fluorocarbon line breaking at the know and basically chalked it up to a bad lot of line. From my experience Mr. Crappie and Vicious is good line for the price. If you really like hi vis there is a line called slim line is pretty good you might want to try. I use to use it but it got to the point where it was hard to find. Hope I have helped. Maybe Brandon can chime in. I hope you figure out what is going on. Stay safe and tight lines.

[@alexACR3167]

Sorry Rodney.....the line I mentioned is called Slim Line. Not very good at fast typing.

[@rodneyyarbrough6524]

@@alexACR3167 I have fished Flint also. I'm fishing creeks that are similar to Flint now. I see a lot of guys flipping fish in and grabbing the line and I don't have the same luck they do. May not be the line but I'm open to all opinions. Thanks for yours my friend.

[@tleb8111]

A 5 day old green leaf brush pile placed in a good spot will have crappie on it. Guaranteed.

[@daviddaigrepont9485]

Were you able to find them before you could afford electronics? If so how?

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Absolutely! You find them the same way in the same places but you have to fish around to find them. All electronics do is help us to break down water quicker and help eliminate unproductive water. I am glad I learned to fish off instincts before I ever owned a depth finder though because it teaches you to fish what’s in front of you and listen to what the fish are telling you.

[@mrspazzly]

Can you do a Video on how to find crappie without using any electronics?

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Electronics help you find fish faster but if you don’t have electronics I would still target the same kind of places. Just fish whatever looks good and when you catch one, fish that area thoroughly. I caught thousands of crappie growing up with nothing more than a cheap depth finder. Thanks for watching!

[@mrspazzly]

@@BrandonLesterFishing I do have electronics for my boat. but I do tend to take my kayaks out to random creeks and rivers. I keep my kayaks plain Jane just for the challenge.

[@leocrac5693]

Let’s go Brandon

[@randy1ization]

LEDGES are where its at..

[@cgreatthings5589]

It’s wild how the algorithms grabbed your crappie vids so much better than your bass vids. I wonder why that is…?

[@SamEichers]

Fishing with a fish finder is really easy to become a fish finder and not being an actual fisherman.

[@bobsheller1427]

Thanks for the great information!