So I’m planning to maybe try a little crappie fishing this fall.
I’ve caught a crappie or 2 ever,but I basically know zip.
Got it in mind I’d like to fish single pole with a Bobby Garland jig. I e also been told you could catch em on a light Carolina rig with a minnow.
Any tips would be welcome.

Get on YouTube and watch Richard Gene.

Richard Gene is the man!

Anthony, you might even get Richard Gene in the Gleam

We were supposed to do an interview. I’ve got to try again to pin him down.

His videos could probably teach you more than most anyone here can.

Shoot docks.

Whatever you do, don't use minnows. A guy that works for me is a crappie fisherman elitist. He acts like people who fish with minnows are scum of the earth, you know, how some folks look at people who feed corn. SMDH

Not much to it AC. Cast out, count down depth and (Remember) and then slowly reel back at a consistent speed. Change up depths until you get bit and then you'll know where they are at. Just go fish and you'll start getting the hang of how to catchem.

Ultralight Reel
4lb high viz yellow
1/16 or 1/32 jig head
Bobby Garland (Whites and Blues have always been my favorites)

He’s my fishing hero. I’d put him up against anybody for any species. Slaying the fish in a jon boat with a $99 depth finder.

I just wish Elmo would get it together.

Where’s the best place to drop a light. Think I’m going to get a light and go tonight.

I ordered me one of his shirts yesterday. Elmos fishing guide service.

As Richard Gene would say. “ go fishing when you can because it’s good fer you”

He's right.The Good Lord doesn't count time spent fishing against your allotted time on Earth

One of the best days I've had on the water was on the Mobile Delta in early June. My Dad and I had intentions of just getting out on the water to maybe catch a few. Our setup was simple. Zebco 33 with a beetle spin, 1/8 oz weight, black with a chartreuse tail trailer. We went into a creek that was muddy, but the water was coming out with good current. And the fish were there. We wore them out. We would throw past any stump, log, or anything in the middle of that creek and would let it sink down keeping semi-slack on the line. On every piece of cover there would be 5-10 fish. They were some slabs too! We hit our limit on crappie and left them biting. So much fun and the payoff was some good eatin'.

Crappie: Be Smart. Don’t Start. Deerchop I thought I would be the only idiot around here with one of those shirts.

In the summertime, find structure in 15-25 feet of water and anchor down. We fish with minnows and do pretty well like that. Give em 30 minutes or so and if they ain't biting, move to another spot.

Some place near current, where the water temp is cooler and the bait is stacked up. Near bluffs, bridges, bends in main river channel etc. Ride around, find the bait and anchor up. The fish will come

Ill go with you ac.. I aint no expert but i can catchem sum, you just holler when it cools off some.. An well go try to catcha mess