Catching SLAB CRAPPIE On BRUSHPILES Using Lowrance ACTIVE TARGET!! (Presented by

[@zachhoward9984]

Glad to see you lighting up some crappie on the YT this morning man! Tight lines!!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Tight lines to you as well. Thanks for watching!

[@russellsteele3293]

I am learning so much but I love watching your a great fisherman and teacher I just love it

[@mattsabatino8800]

Thanks again Brandon...you da man!!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@Sliderfishr]

Excellent video!! Your explanation on electronics is the best on KZbin. The lake is quickly coming down.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Yes it is. Thanks for watching man!

[@jodywhitlock937]

Another great video. An older gentleman told me the red jig head resembles gills on bait fish and why he paints his red. Not sure but makes sense I guess.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Could be something to that I guess but in my opinion it has more to do with the way crappie see colors on certain days due to light penetration, water color, etc. Definitely not disagreeing with you though all I know is it does make a difference at times. Thanks for watching!

[@nnjohnson1225]

I'm a Bass fisherman too but man I love some Crappie fishing! Best time of the year!!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@bradmuntz8050]

Can’t wait to watch another crappie and bass video, especially crappie. Enjoy your videos buddy!!!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@kayakwesty]

Love the show and tell format. You have a winner.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@kayakwesty]

@@BrandonLesterFishing going to Center Hill this weekend with my Active Target. You showed me great tricks.

[@ronknight6400]

What a treat to watch you explain and show what you are looking for on your forward facing sonar screen and then make the casts and watch the lure descend and follow the lure in the water column. This helps immensely for us beginners with forward facing sonar. Your tip about staying 30 feet away did not go unnoticed either! Your best video yet.....at least for me. What brand and # line are you using?

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

4# vicious panfish. Thanks for watching!

[@tresbeasley687]

Looks like a beautiful day. That scenery is making me jealous. I need some time off. :)

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

I know the feeling. Sometimes we just have to make time. Thanks for watching!

[@larryleeds5927]

I really enjoy your crappie videos. Keep them coming. Also I follow you on the bass side to. Keep those W coming. Good Luck next year.

[@randymcdowell2933]

Thanks for sharing another great crappie video. 🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Man it don't get NO better than that first crappie sun coming up on a crisp fall morning slab slinging 🎣👍

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Your right it sure don’t! Thanks for watching.

[@johnlarocco2661]

Great ideas on using active target.

[@mikewiles463]

Another awesome video Brandon! Thanks for showing us how you catch those crappie!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@joelhedrick7557]

Thank you Brandon for sharing with us all your knowledge and experiences. Best wishes next year on the Elites go get you an AOY!!!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

That is definitely the goal! Thanks for watching!

[@jefferylyons4774]

Such a great and informative video thanks for sharing and congratulations on your success this year now time for a repeat

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@JackieMatheny-t3b]

Brandon I really enjoy your vedios if you can find time to come to ky lake crappie fishing has really improved

[@timbraden9565]

Really enjoyed video, very helpful, im new to electronics so I needed that. Thanks

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@Steve_Balboni]

Loving the crappie videos!!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@kristoffermann9109]

Another great video Brandon! That Mermaid (blue and chartreuse) color can be deadly on clear water fisheries. I love how those big slabs can get in a feller’s blood!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

They are definitely in my blood. Thanks for watching!

[@randycooper2046]

Really enjoy your videos. Haven't really crappie fished in years. Bass fish all the time but you've got me wanting to go. Already ordered me some line and tackle. Really wanting to shoot some docks!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Shooting docks is a lot of fun! Thanks for watching and good luck.

[@cazimmerman4]

If you lower your depth range, it will tighten those lines up into nice blobs. You can even see the fins moving on the fish

[@KEYSTONE_SLABS]

Your Crappie videos are awesome my man! It shows that you really enjoy fishing in general! I just started posting some videos. There pretty amateur but Im putting slabs on the boat! I will be looking out for your name on the leaderboards for the Elites!

[@dannycano2551]

Great video nice Crappie thank you for sharing and what lake you fishing.

[@carolinacrappie]

Ready to see you on the CrappieMaster ELITE series when you guys are in the off-season haha!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

I’m ready sign me up. 😂 Just kidding thanks for watching!

[@matthewwells8337]

Great content. I’m glad I came across your channel

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@williamjenkins3720]

Another good 1 ! I learned something 👍 Phoenix 🏁

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@russellsteele3293]

Really enjoyed it

[@cecilpratt2925]

Good video Brandon keep it up

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@billkennedy414]

great video in joy crappie fish 👍

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@treysampson8014]

What is the rod you are using? Length/action.. I’ve tried to zoom in a few times.

[@shank1862]

What lake in middle tn are you fishing, I guide on priest and looking to explore other lakes? Loving your videos!

[@rickangel7288]

What lake are you fishing at there in Tennessee

[@craiglivingston5441]

Awesome video can you go over your rod and reel and line set up

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

I use several different rods for crappie ranging from 6’ to 6’10”. Most are medium light action. I like a 2500 size spinning reel and I use 4#vicious panfish monofilament line. Thanks for watching!

[@RCL1]

Thonk here we go!!

[@kernlkajun1]

Great video. I have a 14ft kayak using HDS Live 7; wondering if adding active active target would yield satisfactory results or whether it would be better to switch to a larger Elite unit or bite the bullet for Garmin LS34 with Ultra 106S. Your thoughts?

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

I would just buy active target since you already have a Lowrance unit and are comfortable with it. Thanks for watching!

[@rickangel7288]

I use crappie magnets alot

[@dustyhatfield6808]

I seen your truck at the boat ramp I bet you caught more than I did that day LOL

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

They were biting for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@Rod-N-Reel]

New subscriber here in Ontario, Canada.

[@Rod-N-Reel]

I am longing to see your Mustad Brandon Lester Instinct BLF Spinning Rod for sale here in Ontario, Canada.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching! If you can’t find my rods in store there anywhere MidwayUSA.com has them on sale right now. Check them out

[@DeaconMike]

Hey Brandon, awesome videos & supper informative. I'm sure this is a dumb question but i'll ask it anyway. I haven't owned a boat in 20 years & am looking to purchase a new 1 next year & will definitely have active target. So,,,when you're looking at your screen, how do you know where the boat is compared to the location of the fish? And, is there a way to put a boat icon on the screen to help with that?

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Yes there is an icon on the screen that will show you where the transducer is facing, but I have it turned off. After some practice you won’t need it. I have my AT transducer mounted to the trolling motor shaft so basically wherever my trolling motor head is facing is where the transducer is pointing.

[@yangntau]

What’s your rod setup

[@jonferguson2982]

I found your KZbin channel by accident, but I look forward to all your videos. I also have hds live 12. My side and down Image looks nothing like yours. If you don’t mind in one for your videos could you go over your transducer location and angle. Also do you have a designated battery just for your fish finder? I would like to dial my hds in like yours. Thanks for all the great videos and the ones to come.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Go back and check out some of my videos from last winter. I’m sure I will circle back on this subject though as it seems to be a popular one. Thanks for watching!

[@davidvanhook6737]

Boat flipping some hogs! You had me cringing I'm not going to lie lol. Another awesome video!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

As long as you use the bend of the rod to flip them you can usually get by with it. Just don’t ever grab the line 😂. Thanks for watching!

[@1davejames1]

Is that Dale Hollow?

[@Therapy-n-Session]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@timothythomas3820]

Hello ! What are the name and size of that spinning rod and the name and size and color of that crappie baits that you are using in this KZbin video and what the name and size and color of that fishing line and the name and size of that jig head you are using also please. May the Lord bless you and your family and your KZbin page in 2023🙏🙏 I’m a 65 years old man and I love going fishing every Sunday after church service and I love casting for bluegills and crappies from the bank and I love eating bluegills and crappies with grits are yellow rice’s 🤙 you are my favorite crappie KZbinr 🤙

[@819phoenix]

Do you fish these piles for bass during a tournament?

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

I don’t fish any tournaments on this particular lake but if I did I would for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@819phoenix]

@@BrandonLesterFishing fo sho. It’s crappie season where I’m at too. Put my bass rods away and got my crappie rods out.

[@victorchona1134]

What is the fish finder called ?

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Lowrance HDS Live 12”. Thanks for watching!

[@jonathancraig4296]

I spy a new unit model on the console to the right?

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Nope just a plain old HDS Live 12. Thanks for watching.

[@jonathancraig4296]

I see now. Not sure why it looked different. Do you make videos on how you optimize your settings? Very clear. I have just recently installed dedicated Sea Clear power harness.

[@goldenguy62]

Get yourself a fish lung! Those livewell fish will stay healthier and heavily oxygenated. Huge step in reducing livewell mortality.

[@williestephens4327]

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[@charlesjohnson1978]

I know where you at!

[@scottshipley7376]

I've been successful in convincing myself that I don't need forward sonar and that 360 is enough... You're not helping 😉 my self control...😂

[@unfazed_legend]

Should’ve got a Garmin boss the picture is 100x better

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

Never said mine was any better than anyone else’s, but I’ve been in the boat with all of them. I’ll take my Lowrance. Use what works for you. Thanks for watching.

[@unfazed_legend]

@@BrandonLesterFishing don’t get me wrong great video ! Maybe it’s just the recording that makes it look different? Those are some nice slabs by the way 👍🏽😎

[@paohang9098]

I disagree because Randy Blaukat says if you use FFS you wipe out everything you can see with it.

[@donniedickerson8077]

The Thing I've learned about Electronics is it's a Never ending learning process, Livescope is no different, there's basic starting points for my settings, there's no magic number for the gain it depends on Water Conditions , sunlight, Summer time thermocline,I honestly believe Even the Moon phases has some effect on interference , I use The Garmin System,, Starting points ,, Noise Low,, TVG Low,, Color Gain 78,, Color Limit -0-,,, Gain STARTING POINT 65 That number changes more than once thru out a day maybe only a couple of bumps Down or Up but as a rule between 60 and 70 I'll get the sweet spot, I also adjust my auto fresh a tad ,it's at about 108 ,I can see my Jig better than the default number at that, nothing replaces Time On The Water, Trying different things just keep Those basic starting points and you can always go back to those and start Over,,, and by no means is Livescope a magic wand that makes fish Bite it's just not gonna happen that way , it's a Great Tool , Using It Effectively is All up to You, and I don't claim to be No expert,, but I'm learning,, great video Tight Lines Brother 💦🐟🎣🤠