Crappie night fishing question??

Post by **Doeun_k** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:17 pm

Hi hawkers
I was wondering if anyone tried fishing crappie at night on crappie bay?
would it be worth my time to get out and target them? I usually fish them with tiny spoons tipped with minnow or waxies. or a split shot with a minnow or waxies. Is there any tips I can use such as what baits to use at night ???

Thanks
Chen K

Post by **riverdog** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:41 pm

Glow jigs are a must ! I like to use a spot light to charge them. A lantern is also handy so you can see whats going on and it'll keep ur hands warm or you can use a couple of glow necklaces bought at a dollar store and just connect them around ur hole. Crrappie are active at night for sure!

Post by **Wallyboss** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:46 pm

Actually at Crappy Bay the night bite is non-existant and we've tried lots. I agree with riverdog crappies are usually active at night just not a Crappy Bay.

Post by **Doeun_k** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:13 pm

I guess I'm going shopping tomorrow for some glow jigs , would long island lock be a good spot for them???? The bottem bay near the locks where the water don't move ??? What would u tip the glow jigs with ( waxie or minnows)??

Thanks for the tip

Chen K

Post by **Eli** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:22 pm

I find the crappie bite dwindles after dark at both places.

Post by **riverdog** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:22 pm

I use real maggots but I'm sure whatever works in the day will work at night.

Post by **riverdog** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:24 pm

I find that crappie in my area don't start getting active till at least 7pm so we don't bother going down early!

Post by **Doeun_k** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:53 pm

Well I guess I'll give it a shot at both places and if it don't work well I will give up fishing for crappie at night and just fish during the day for them

Post by **riverdog** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:12 pm

I would give them a couple of hrs of dark to adjust!

Post by **Doeun_k** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:35 pm

I tried crappie bay with glow jigs tipped with waxie and minnows and nothing not a bite

Post by **riverdog** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:01 pm

Wow wonder if they move out of the bay? Guess ur day hunting.

Post by **i got worms** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:48 pm

i've read that in clear water they will be more active at night but in stained water they will be more active during the day and at dawn/dusk. makes sense. not sure what the water clarity is in crappie bay but i know that the st. lawrence is gin clear!

Post by **riverdog** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:30 am

This could be true but I have caught crappie on stained water at night Temp.Lake, Rideau, Upper.B. I think if you can find em they'll bite.

Post by **i got worms** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:07 am

food base probably plays a big role too. certain areas would have invertebrates and what not that come out to play at night.