Achieve More Crappie Fishing Tournament Success
In many fishing tournaments, you will notice some of the same teams reaching the top 10 list. Why do these teams seem to do so well in particular area and not in others? Do you ever wonder what they do differently than you do? There are various reasons that these teams, place the money during crappie tournaments. Here are some helpful tips for achieving crappie fishing tournament success. Tournament Preparation is essential for success. You must learn about crappies and their behaviors as well as the study of Lake Map hot spots, learning the food foraging habits, alluring color patterns and so on. 1. Food, Cover and Oxygen Understanding these three issues will help you prepare for the “Pre-Fishing” period of a Tournament, while putting a “Game-Plan” together. Colors Seasons Structures Vegetation Water Depth Water Clarity Weather Fronts Natural Forage Daily Conditions Pressure Changes Water Temperature Water Oxygen Content 2. Learn the Tournament Waters Learn how to read the topo map in reference to crappie fishing, while finding out about the drops, humps, shallows, channels, depths, points, flats and structures. Increase your catch of crappie by using this information and combining it with aforementioned information to key in on population areas. Long before the tournament, hire a local fisherman or guide to help you learn these waters. Read all the tournament rules and regulations before preparing. 3. Learn Bait and Color Patterns Visit Bait & Tackle retailers in that area; consult the retailer about the best colors and bait to use. Visit several retailers to get the best idea of colors and baits to use for pre-fishing. 4. Watch the Locals The best way to find the best spots is by watching the local fishermen. Stay off to a distance and watch when you see boats sitting in one area. Keep in mind that many locals have been fishing these waters for decades and do not sit in one area for no reason at all. Ask them about the area using small talk. 5. Getting Your Game Plan Together Many teams are broken in the field when getting their game plan together. Figure your plan and then stick to it. Gather all the information you need and then plan accordingly. Your game plan should include areas that are close together within at least a few miles while keeping three or 4 areas within minutes of one another, while trying to eliminate 2/3 of the water and then stick to areas to increase your crappie fishing. Give it time while sticking to your game plan. Change bait, colors or techniques, use your time wisely. Remember you only need to catch 7 to 8 fish within 8 hours. Catch your limit and then go searching for the larger fish. 6. Boat Preparations Check and repair any problems. Checks and preventive maintenance are essential. Keep your boat organized to reduce stress, while setting up your boat for successful fishing. You want to place your net, pliers, tackle boxes, food, drinks and so on within easy reach, where you will not trip on them. When one of you catches a fish, the other grabs the net to haul them into the boat. The person with the net places the fish in the live well while the other re-baits hooks and watches the other poles. 7. Building Secret Hotspots Many in the money teams do this to provide fish cover and to cut preparation time by half. Sinking cover is work, but worthwhile. Place cover in areas with bare too little scattered cover at different depths. This is aid you in finding catching fish regardless of the weather. For instance, place shallow cover at about 10 feet, it is good for spring and fall, in deeper waters of about 20 to 30 feet, sink brush piles for summer and winter. Mid-depth waters of 10 to 20 feet will produce all year by sinking brush. Place cover in large flats with bare to little cover, a top small humps, along drop-offs, in shallow flats near deep waters as well as inside and outside bends in deep main channels, at the intersections of main and creek channels and along the mouths of coves and bays. Consider the elements of sun, wind and current while placing your cover. You want to ensure a windbreak in every direction for boat control and keeping your bait in front of the fish. When you get your game plan together and then stick to it, you will get some incredible results in a tournament or not.
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