Trolling Crankbaits For Crappie on Lake of the Ozarks #2 (6-21-16)

A crappie fishing trip on Lake of the Ozarks that was invaded by a bunch of catfish. Long line trolling of Bandit and Flicker Shad crankbaits. First time use of Offshore Tackle #1 tadpoles.
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[@larryd.collins7996]

Catfish stirred up on a hot day... really messes up a good crankbait outing. You handled it really well. Loved the action.

[@dannyjohnson4871]

Love your videos. You got my wife and me addicted to Bandits trolling, lol.

[@MikeBakerVideos]

Could be worse addictions. Thanks for watching.

[@etillema]

Enjoy your videos, thanks for making them. I tried the tadpoles, but seemed to snag with them a lot. Then I went to jet divers, I have more luck with them. They float to the top when you slow down, most of the time they even work free if you snag and stop.

[@thellisbad723]

2nd video and already going hi-tec (line counter reels & camera pole)...good video, feel like i'm right out there with you...

[@danhufferdoutdoors]

Looks like you were busy ! Great show, good job !

[@ibuildengines]

Thanks for the videos and tips!

[@supermugz]

i am in tears of laughter.....another catfish.

[@MegaChiefDalorian]

Mike enjoyed your videos. I just discovered trolling over this last holiday week. Just curious what part of LOZ are you fishing?

[@MikeBakerVideos]

Usually the lower end from the dam to about the 15 mile marker. Thanks for watching. Hope to publish another crappie video later today. Hope you will watch.

[@MegaChiefDalorian]

Ok, great, we just got a place at the 8mm , right at the entrance to buck creek south. Great method to take Grand kids out and fish with. Thanks for all your effort on these videos.

[@yellowdog4388]

How many poles does the Missouri DNR allow? Here in Iowa we can use 2 or you can add a 3rd pole for an extra $12.

[@MikeBakerVideos]

You can use more than 3 if your poles are labeled with your name and conservation number. I label all of mine.

[@TomTCincyO]

I am thinking about building a trolling rack on my Tracker, what rod holders are you using?

[@MikeBakerVideos]

Driftmaster.

[@garyfreymiller3243]

Mike what line type and poundage are you using for trolling?

[@MikeBakerVideos]

I usually use 8 lb. Vicious, but Wally Marshall or Crappie Max seems to work just as well.

[@fishin-impossible2992]

Good video. Can you tell me if you can catch black crappie on crankbaits, my lake is of a black crappie lake

[@MikeBakerVideos]

Absolutely!

[@p-nutwhitten7248]

Can you tell me what kind of rods and reels you are using? Thanks. I enjoy watching your videos.

[@MikeBakerVideos]

I am using some Diawa bait casting reels I have had for 30 years. The rods are inexpensive Berkley Cherrywod rods, 7', medium action. The spinning reels are very inexpensive reels I picked up at Wal Mart. The spinning rods are Wally Marshal rods. Again, 7' in medium action. That is the beauty of trolling crankbaits for crappie, you don't need expensive equipment to have a good time.

[@p-nutwhitten7248]

Thanks for the info. Waiting for a new video to come out. lol.

[@geoyaj1042]

@@MikeBakerVideos rods are 7' medium action? is it medium power moderate action? power/action? Thanks.

[@michaeldunton8743]

nice video Mike, enjoyed watching, keep up the good work.

[@MikeBakerVideos]

Thanks Mike.

[@bsqueakygmail]

Mike, haven't seen any new content for a while. You planning on making some new stuff? Really miss seeing your latest adventures.

[@MikeBakerVideos]

Brian Mayse. I sure plan to if my schedule and the weather will allow it. Thanks for watching.

[@davidjoe7026]

Great job, I like how you moved the camera from the 1st video. its not moving with your head.

[@MikeBakerVideos]

I agree. I am new to all of this and learning as I go.

[@Imragnar1]

Mike !!!!!! You have to put out more than two videos.. You had a pretty good acceptance to the two you did put out, now get to work and put out more.. The secret to KZbin is consistency, you have to be consistent to keep your subscribers. More subscribers, more thumbs up and you stat to make money at this.. But, the key is consistency, you have to get back on track and put more videos.

[@MikeBakerVideos]

Not in it to make money. Just having fun and hope to share a little knowledge. With that said, I filmed anther video today. Caught a lot of nice crappie. Stay tuned. It should be out next week. Thanks for watching.

[@scarecrow6741]

What is a tad pole?

[@MikeBakerVideos]

A diving weight designed to carry your bait to a certain depth depending on the amount of line you have out and your speed. You can find them at Off Shore Tackle. They also have a dive chart on their website. www.offshoretackle.com/

[@thepolkster46]

you need a fishing buddy , to help you (snicker)

[@bassinout]

Nice video and nice channel.....can you look at mine and tell me what you think cuz I'm still debating on it thanks

[@FishOnIsMyHandle]

Great video Mike. I hope you do some of cat-fishing vids too. Check out the channel "Catfish and Carp" if you haven't already...it's a good one. He's an attorney, but of course we won't hold that against him ! :)

[@MikeBakerVideos]

I plan to shoot some cat fishing videos as soon as the lake traffic dies down a bit. I am ready to catch some nice cats!