Biggest Crappie of the Year + Rare Catch! - Bank Fishing For Crappie

Today we are bank fishing for crappie and I catch the biggest crappie of the year, plus a rare black nose crappie. After striking out with a crankbait, I decide to switch to live minnows under a float, and I am glad I do! I catch my biggest crappie of the year at 13 inches! I also catch an 11 incher as well as a rare catch, the black nose or magnolia crappie. I also get a few decent bluegill as well. Fall is a great time to fish with a minnow under a float, especially from the bank. You just might catch your biggest crappie of the year!
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[@lisatwitchell403]

As I've said before the best words in fishing are, "NICE FISH!" And aren't they all? 🦈🎣👵😉

[@daddyosink4413]

If it makes my pole bend, it's a nice fish😉

[@RealisticFishing]

If it got away, it isnt very nice

[@poot111111]

I like the "still got the minnow" minigame !

[@henrymeyergarvey1947]

Yes I do too it's fun

[@RealisticFishing]

Helps save bait 😀

[@mylesclark3136]

Alex, even though this video is 9 months old I thought I'd watch it again. Went pan fishing the other day for bluegill and found a school of Crappy...not as big as the ones you caught but very fun to catch. # 8 hook and Gulp 1 inch minnows on a float rig. Its crazy how I fished on one side of the bank and caught nothing then moved 30 yards on the right side and was catching one after another. I think you mentioned in a video how the fish tend to school up in the fall. Super fun day. Thanks again for all your videos...Iv learned so much!

[@lisatwitchell403]

Years ago, I was a helicopter mechanic on the offshore oil rigs. When the supply boats came, they always fished around the rig. Their tackle consisted of a fishing line and a spoon. They would twirl it round and round over their heads and toss it close to the rig. The Vietnamese that came out to fish often fished the same way. Now, that's minimum tackle! LOL

[@BASSNGRASS]

‘ One of these days you’re going to go down there and I’m gonna be sitting on that login eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich 😂😂... Nice fish buddy :)

[@RealisticFishing]

Hopefully I wont get snagged on your shirt

[@Crimsontide798]

Lost my mom/bestfriend a few months ago unfortunately and your videos really helps during this difficult time she loved fish especially crappie and bluegill

[@RealisticFishing]

I am glad they can help.

[@blove4580602]

And that my friends is a great fishing day! You are on it!

[@toddvogel1994]

Nice fish! Thanks for sharing and explaining your tackle and technique. I can't wait to try.

[@dylant4737]

The word SLAB has never seen such a definition! 😱

[@wayneboyton3332]

always enjoy your videos, out of all I used to watch and subscribe, your channel is the only one to survive. No arrogance, no presented by(insert lame companies names here), just great fishing, the way we like it!!!! my hats off to you Alex!!! Keep it Real!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Wayne, I am proud to keep it realistic 👍👍

[@trojanman314]

Very nice love the videos. I like how you have a boat but still show a lot of bank fishing skills. Thanks for the videos. Hope you continue to feel better.

[@RealisticFishing]

Bank fishing is my specialty 😀

[@bobzilla6618]

Nice! Love the crappie action, along with the mondo crappie! As always, keep it realistic!

[@linkedLisa]

One tough minnow! Congrats on the big croppie, they're good eats too 😀🐠🐟🐠🐟

[@RealisticFishing]

Yes, crappie is very good 👍

[@TheJuggaloFishingPosse]

Sorry I'm late, was cooking bear kebobs yesterday lol. Incredible outing homie. Those were some nice crappie. And a tough minnow lol. Freakin awesome vid brother, glad you're feeling better and able to do some fishing.

[@miguelbanuelos5151]

You: How many fish can I get in this minnow? Minnow: Damn it! I wish some fish would eat me so this nightmare will end!

[@RealisticFishing]

😅 It was dead after the first fish

[@miguelbanuelos5151]

@@RealisticFishing Heart attack, no doubt. 😂

[@TackleBoxMike]

Real enjoyable fighting fish, the Big Crappie very nice catch, that crappie had the old paper mouth on him, very nice, well done, Thank You

[@RealisticFishing]

big ole paper mouth 👍

[@nashguy207]

Thanks for sharing and showing us you do try baits that dont work on a certain day or time of the year. Loved watching you catch those beautiful Crappie they are fun to catch on light tackle. Glad to see your back is healing just take it easy and don't do to much to soon. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks! Happy to be out there while I get better

[@jasonchilds4463]

the weather looks beautiful

[@RealisticFishing]

Chilly but beautiful 👍

[@quickresponsefishing]

Hope you're healing well, nice sunny day there, nice catches! That is a stud of a crappie.

[@RealisticFishing]

Felling better every day 👍

[@chrismacdougall7079]

The “Everlasting Minnow”... find it at your local bait & tackle. Kick ass crappie! 13” Great job. Keep grinding!

[@RealisticFishing]

Fish after fish 😀

[@dennisgrocholski4190]

Congratulations, Alex. You've just added to your rep! You are well known for your ability to find deals on gear and tackle. Now you can add Minnow Miser to your lore. Four fish on one minnow! 👍👊👏👏

[@RealisticFishing]

Now thats how you fish one minnow 👍👍

[@oldguy59]

the everlasting minnow was killer

[@RealisticFishing]

😂 dead minnow = huge crappie

[@aaronhiggs]

Nice black nose crappie! I miss catching crappie when I used to spend summers in Georgia.

[@RealisticFishing]

No crappie where you live?

[@aaronhiggs]

@@RealisticFishing pretty rare to catch a crappie in the Tampa Bay Area. Only place I’ve seen them around here is Lake Tarpon, and that was when I was a kid.

[@TheFishingTrucker]

Nice Crappie catch bro 🤜💥🤛 keep keeping it Realistic

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks! 👊

[@RushVoorhisOutdoors]

Hey man! Hope you had a good Thanksgiving! As always, Appreciate your videos! You're always out there keeping it realistic!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Rush, I hope yours was good as well

[@TheNorthFloridaAngler]

A couple of nice crappie there Alex! Way to go man! Shoot Yeah!!!

[@bobdavis7853]

Water is back up in that spot. Nice fish Alex 🎣

[@RealisticFishing]

Yep, the dam must be closed

[@jpboy1399]

Great catch! I'm glad to see your success. Keep the videos coming please.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@sjones7400]

More killer crappies 👍👍👍. Your squeezing the last few drops out of the late fall fishing for sure! Thanks...that was fun!

[@RealisticFishing]

Hopefully I can squeeze out a few more 😅

[@arturomoreno4911]

Wait!!!!! you not the fishing GOD?!?!! Lol lol ... I’m 😢... I learn a ton from you !keep it going!!!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

😉 No, I am just some guy who like to fish

[@arturomoreno4911]

@@RealisticFishing your truly awesome and I learn so much from watching. Being primarily a bank fisherman and watch you do fish helps me out. This winter I packed it in, since panfish go deeper during winter, I don’t stand a chance coz where I fish is only 3-4 feet from the bank.

[@WickedDealer]

I get Bass Sized Crappie like that almost every year at my family's farm.

[@RealisticFishing]

crappie farm

[@victorkaren2393]

Great video!!! That one crappie was a tank. The weather conditions looked nice and calm. Love your channel!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Not too windy, which was nice 👍

[@robparkersfishingworld]

Heck yeah Alex. Nice fatty ole crappie. Good fishing man. Tight lines

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@alnegron9309]

Out here slaying crappies. Good job great fishing.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@josephnywayfarer1345]

Those vultures must have been mad you are catch and release 🤣

[@RealisticFishing]

I think they are cool with it, they dont like fresh foods 😉

[@jimcollins9784]

Glad to see you got on to some crappies. Beautiful fish that 13” was a nice slab. Thanks for sharing I hope your healing is continuing to go well. Keep it realistic!! #realisticrig

[@CoastalFeverTV]

What a nice slab! Cool how he swam under the log on the release. Hoping to catch some tomorrow on Lake Okeechobee. 🤞🏻

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck!

[@CoastalFeverTV]

@@RealisticFishing Thanks. We had some pretty good luck today. Caught 27. Got 17 keepers outta that. Good eating tonight!

[@jr1001jr]

Hey Alex... you're on fire today buddy!!! Very Nice Fishing 🎣!! Hell Yeaaaah!!! KIR 😎👍😎

[@eikofisser8171]

This log is your spot, that's realistic crappy's!! Wish we had her in germany, but should not be! But we catch here more frequently sun bass, no idea from where the are. Keep it up Alex!

[@RealisticFishing]

Sun bass, I will google that one

[@themanfishing927]

That minnow man. Stayed on for 3 times and was a lucky minnow. Caught u ur biggest crappie of the year. Good job

[@RealisticFishing]

Amazing results from one minnow 👍

[@themanfishing927]

@@RealisticFishing agreed

[@1_of_4]

What an amazing day of fishing 🎣!! KIR!! Excellent video.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@FirstCatch]

Nice live minnow fishing! Thumbs up!

[@RealisticFishing]

👍 Thanks!

[@pedrotender]

Those live minnows keep catching the crappies attention. Nice fishing 👏

[@RealisticFishing]

They love em!

[@ifishcatfish]

Alex, on this spot, are there trees on top of you that obstruct your casting?

[@RealisticFishing]

Yes, there are trees above my head

[@ifishcatfish]

I have a 9 foot St Croix Wild River float fishing rod that i dont use any more. If you think you can use it for float fishing , i would send it to u.

[@dwshehanF150]

Thats a fun day!! ..Great content Alex..Glad your healing up and out there fishing! They should let you name all the local ponds... Skelator Lake, Vulture Heaven..LOL

[@RealisticFishing]

I love naming parks

[@kevinwalter2674]

What were the temps like out there? Up here in Ohio, it's been about 40 degrees on sunny days. Little too cold for my blood.

[@RealisticFishing]

I think this water is in the low 50s

[@tonyknott3789]

Good video, multiple fish on the minnow, and what a slab! Just a suggestion: when you are fishing that deep, a slip bobber and stopper are easier to cast and fish

[@jtbrokenharted]

Congrats on 50,000 and keeping it real. FEAR THE BEARD.

[@RealisticFishing]

50,000 was so 25,000 ago

[@fishingwithfredo2639]

Man you definitely made a comeback from those bluegill at 10:50 that was an awesome crappie and then it got better and better after that👍

[@RealisticFishing]

I love getting surprised by bigger fish 👍

[@scottwolcott2911]

Great vid keep them coming love watching you get those big crappie

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks, I love catchin em 😀

[@fishbrainfrancis5174]

You crushed it man! That was nice to watch out of that spot, it has snagged and robbed you too many times!

[@louisweckesser1704]

They were definitely some nice crappie, congrats on the awesomeness Alex, keep it realistic. 🐟👊

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks! KIR

[@leannemotley8982]

Those were Nice Crappie 💪💪💪 I took home 3 that size yesterday. All 3 were a little over a pound!

[@RealisticFishing]

Well done 👍

[@dnacash]

Nice crappie Alex! That would have been dinner!

[@RealisticFishing]

Would have been enough for sure 😀

[@tomfisher2103]

Real nice fish ! Nice work out there brother! Could only manage 2 bluegills today, whiffed on the crappie.

[@RealisticFishing]

hopefully next time 👍

[@allenfallaw252]

What a SLAB!!! Makes me want to go get some minnows & try my luck @ some crappie 🤘🏼

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck!

[@allenfallaw252]

Thanks Alex..no crappie, but managed to catch a war-mouth & a catfish

[@PHFishingBiking]

😁👍 O yea The Crappies are awesome! and real fun to catch!

[@RealisticFishing]

I love catching big crappie 😀

[@jasonchilds4463]

thx for all the awesome videos hope you catch a bigger crappie next time

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh man, that would be crazy

[@TheFishingDream]

Wow Alex! Loved the video! That was a nice crappie! Good fight on them!

[@RealisticFishing]

I agree, good fight 💪

[@thehollowpillow]

Now that’s a fish!!!!!

[@hols31]

Awesome crappies those bluegill are sure pretty too.

[@RealisticFishing]

I agree, great fish

[@fishlovme]

Awesome crappie fishing! I've only gotten a handful of crappie in my life over 13 inches in length. Anything over 12 I consider a nice fish!

[@tommymckiddy7872]

That's one for the stringer. I don't know if you've ever at them before but crappie are some of the best fish you can eat. That one was definitely big enough for a meal.

[@mrturtlepower8915]

Nice slab! Love this time of year for fishing.

[@RealisticFishing]

Me too, great panfishing!

[@josephhrnciar9376]

Wow.....you got your money’s worth out of that minnow!! That was a jumbo crappie!!

[@RealisticFishing]

My favorite minnow ever 😀

[@Sum1Fishy]

Keep catching those slabs and you going to need surgery again haha! Heal up homie

[@RealisticFishing]

Hopefully not 😅

[@davidkaufman7979]

Have you ever tried a slip bobber set up? Allows more depth versatility. Not sure if I've seen you use it before?

[@RealisticFishing]

Yeah, I dont like to use it unless I need to. Feels buttery

[@lupiaan2021]

Super nice collection of fish!

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh yeah!

[@jr1001jr]

That IS a big crappie!!! 👏 Good job buddy! KIR 😎👍😎

[@fishingwithvance]

nice Crappie.. 13 inches... super nice.... I like the Black nose one. Never saw one of those. Fish on!

[@RealisticFishing]

Crappie mohawk!

[@CREEKFISHING423]

Nice crappie! Always a great day when fishing, even better when you land tanks like that!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats right!

[@jerrydraper2683]

Very nice crappie. Thanks for another great video.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching Jerry

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

As always great video Alex the first bluegill you caught was camera shy lol nice crappie keep up the great work man

[@RealisticFishing]

He said " see ya"

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

Yeah he did

[@jefferybeene6563]

Niiiiiiiiiice move bro on those sweet crappie...some really nice fish...i really thought you would get something on that lipless but oh well...those bluegill and crappie were the ticket..great video..had a blast..keep it realistic

[@RealisticFishing]

The big fish are out in the mail lake looking for stable temperatures. They will come back sometime though

[@1776PonySoldier]

That minnow was a badass🤣

[@RealisticFishing]

trooper!

[@agstaxx6307]

Now that's a slab!

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh yeah!

[@jr1001jr]

Crappie can't resist you buddy! 🤯

[@jbay6946]

Alex this was an awesome video. I love fishing for crappie. I’ve caught several black nose but my favorite are my two citation crappie one was 18” and 2.7 lbs the other was 17” and 2.3 lbs. They are fun to catch. I was wondering in future videos if you could include more of your rigging.

[@RealisticFishing]

As I said in the video. The rigging doesn't really matter

[@katrinaorjeffreyholbert6962]

Nice crappie ! The reliable old minnow never fells

[@RealisticFishing]

Sometimes it fails 😉

[@TAStormChasing]

Slab nice!! Thanks for videos.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching fellow Alex

[@mikesawyer6742]

Great video Alex. Nice crappie they look good. Glad your back is getting better

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Mike

[@stevegraffmusic]

Congrats on the crappie! I'm only catching under 10in crappie lately... It seems like the slabs prefer the live minnow over the crappie jig. But I do catch occasional slabs on the jig...

[@lisatwitchell403]

I'm really sorry you needed back surgery and that it interferes with your fishing. However, it may give you some sympathy for us old duffers who have a hard time setting the hook. I have to use an old Mister Twister 5/0 thin gauge wire hook. I just can't set the hook hard enough to use the new wide gap hooks. 🤷‍♀️👵🎣🚣‍♀️ P.S. Love your videos they are so REALISTIC! They just couldn't be better. Thank you so much!

[@RealisticFishing]

Its empathy now... I am getting old

[@franklinhill3903]

You had a great day fishing that's Nice

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice is right 👍

[@jamesloerzel4377]

Nothing like some nice crappies to make any pain go away

[@RealisticFishing]

for a few minutes anyway 👍

[@HOOKEMINTHEMOUTHKAYAKFISHING]

Nice video Alex they will be biting soon here. Crappie for poppy!

[@RealisticFishing]

Go get em poppie!

[@JohnAmes]

Some great looking fish buddy

[@bryanbaker5942]

I bet that crappie crappied his pants when he got hooked!

[@RealisticFishing]

The crappie whispered... "I am not wearing any pants"

[@lehmusic2675]

Nice crappie! I like using slip bobbers with minnows

[@mattthomen1608]

What a slab! Go Alex 🎣

[@mr_b22]

You can walk into the live bait store for minnows and when the employee asks how many, you can reply 2 please. Nice catch.

[@RealisticFishing]

😀 2 dozen just to be safe

[@joshuacampbell1383]

Man that was a nice skab. Great crappie.

[@darrenrodd.]

Awesome video Alex

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Darren

[@raymondelaw]

Love this channel. Keeps it real!

[@broncodude2828]

@11:00, NICE SLAB!! 🎣👍

[@RealisticFishing]

👍👍

[@rykdean2752]

Nice fish!

[@BK1LL1NGU]

Whats up brother I feel I hate having a slow start starting at one spot then having to move but at times we gotta if we wanna catch them 🤙 good video bruh naiice catching 🤙💯. KIR ALWAYS 🎣👏

[@RealisticFishing]

Gotta get used to moving if you want to be successful 👍

[@BK1LL1NGU]

@@RealisticFishing u already know my guy 💯

[@VinnyBagODoughnuts]

Great-looking crappie!

[@RealisticFishing]

👍👍

[@TheMoonEcat]

Great catches.

[@RealisticFishing]

👍👍

[@M1XEDBAG]

Nice crappie! I caught my first catfish earlier unintentionally on a bobber and worm lol it was dark out and I had no idea how to handle it but luckily I was able to get the hook out after much frustration and got him back in the water!! What a rush tho, fishing is great 👍 🐠 ❤️

[@RealisticFishing]

Surprise!