Mississippi River Brush Pile Crappie on an Overlooked Bait

I'm using a bait and technique that you may never tried to extract crappie from a Mississippi River brush pile.
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[@rogernull6151]

I'm so reluctant to use artificial without live bait on panfish. But I was getting bit on plain ice fishing spoons this winter. So I guess I'll have to try 'naked' artificials more often!

[@AnglerX]

Bring your live bait for confidence and if you find fish experiment with the artificial baits.

[@larrygoodmanson8964]

Thanx Lance, always luv your videos.

[@AnglerX]

Much appreciated Larry!

[@DWSOutdoors]

That kind of fishing is always fun very simple and effective!

[@AnglerX]

Yes! The simplicity makes it enjoyable.

[@BillORights1]

man, you throwing back a big fish fry. lol

[@TooFatToHuntOutdoors]

Nice work!..I did this not long ago with a slender spoon.

[@AnglerX]

Slender spoon is a great choice as well!

[@nugget8331]

Awesome video

[@gregcuttill6602]

Just got home from Onalaska. Had a great trip. Enjoyed your video,

[@AnglerX]

You timed your trip perfectly! Glad you had great weather and good fishing!

[@catfishstalkeroutdoorswith530]

Nice!

[@AnglerX]

Thank you!

[@markdilla7998]

Thank you for the answer. I have found over time with trials and tribulations that the sweet spot for me on line is 3lb. The line of choice is varivs line 3 lb sensitive and tough.

[@AnglerX]

I find that fish in the Mississippi River aren’t line shy so I tend to go a bit heavier. Even ice fishing I generally use 6lb test.

[@crappieking8158]

Nice work Lance! I’m waiting for your fall walleye bite videos! Good luck this fall and keep the content coming!!

[@AnglerX]

Hopefully soon

[@CC-pi6gm]

Hi, do just float your boat among the timber or how do you work your trolling motor in there? Thank you

[@AnglerX]

I'll use the trolling motor to get close and move about the timber. Once I get into position against a tree limb I'll tie off to the tree or if the wind is right the boat might just stay there.

[@LoOutdoors]

Sometimes it’s nice changing the pace and going after some panfish!

[@AnglerX]

Simple and fun!

[@user-me6mu1ln5r]

I've watched a number of your videos using different techniques for different species residing in the Mississippi River. When you get the opportunity can you share your opinion regarding the impact of fishing on the river after l recent spring flood? Your videos are very informative and provide great insight regarding identifying key locations on the river. Keep the videos coming and sharing the great information.

[@AnglerX]

I think the high water changes certain backwater areas. Once productive spots can become silted in and will no longer hold fish while other areas that didn’t hold fish now become productive. One way to look at major flooding is as a cleansing of the land and waters of the Mississippi River basin. One negative impact is the increased levels of sand and soot that accumulates creating less than ideal habitat for resident fish species. The thing I love most about the Mississippi River is the constant change and challenge of locating all the fish species.

[@mixdoe2885]

i just got done using that exact bait a few hours ago lol

[@AnglerX]

They work great! Thanks for the comment!

[@mixdoe2885]

@@AnglerX i wish they were not so expensive

[@jimg1638]

Hey great video any tips were all the walleye are hiding in pool #8

[@AnglerX]

I’ll be chasing walleyes this fall. Haven’t put anything consistent together yet. Just one here one there.

[@scotts3461]

great video. hope you kept a few for a meal with as many fish you caught? looking forward to your ice fishing videos as always

[@AnglerX]

Thank you! Ice coming soon!?

[@jonboatfishingadventures8558]

I gotta catch some crappie one of these days. How do you choose when to use a gold vs silver lure?

[@AnglerX]

On this day they were eating both silver and gold so don’t think they had a preference. When fish are finicky, more so ice fishing, I may switch between colors to see if the prefer one over the other.

[@drdavewi]

Wow, what a bite! Thanks for sharing. What size Kastmaster were you using? 1/12 ounce? Thank you again, Dave

[@AnglerX]

Yes 1/12 oz

[@travisfuller5379]

what type of rod are u using

[@AnglerX]

Radcliffe Custom

[@daleley7645]

The only deep water down by me now is the channel itself if you can get to it.

[@AnglerX]

Fish will tend towards the deepest water as it cools into fall.

[@markdilla7998]

I’m a fan of the videos. How come you use six pound line.

[@AnglerX]

The six pound is light enough to allow me to use light ice fishing sized baits but strong enough where I can still get fish up and out of the brush. If I get snagged it’s strong enough to get my lure back.

[@jonboatfishingadventures8558]

Six pound line is the smallest I use.

[@DWSOutdoors]

You ready to come out and catch some monsters?

[@AnglerX]

You’re giant crappie made me envious

[@DWSOutdoors]

@@AnglerX I’ll be chasing them this winter for sure!