Fishing Report for Crappie using Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') in Spring (Pre-Spawn)

Item: Falcon Reservoir
Author: Rich Lindgren

Rich Lindgren

Blue Ambassador

2/4/21

Falcon Reservoir

Species
Crappie
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Vertical Jigging 10-19'
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad

Crappie are in the brushpiles or in the trees in the back of the creeks. Using 15lb braid to 1/8 to 1/4 ounce jigs tipped with white or chartreuse in color soft plastics. Depths vary with the night time air Temperature. Water temps have varied from 55 to 63 in the last 2 weeks. Texas has a minimum of 10" for crappie. Most fish exceed that. The brush piles are located usually on points. Side scan or live scope come in handy. Good numbers if you are patient. 13 to 15" crappie are not uncommon.