Crystal Lake (84)
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Season
Crystal Lake (84) Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Bladed Jigs2
- Frogs/Toads2
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')2
- Wacky Rigs2
- Blade Baits1
Largemouth Bass11 Reports
Crappie2 Reports
Panfish / Bluegill2 Reports
Walleye1 Report
Muskie1 Report
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Species
Crappie
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Bobbers
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Species
Panfish / Bluegill
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crappie Sniping
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Early spring conditions, typically April right after ice out. Look for crappies and panfish in shallow bays and canals. Target areas near shallow cattails, emerging grass and old lily pad roots. Target fish by either casting or power corking small 1/16oz jigs tipped with small curly tail plastics in shallow water and around weed edges and clumps. Slow roll the jigs or lift and fall retrieves with small twitches to get jig to jump out of grass. Move around until you find active fish. Quiet and stealth goes a long way with boat control this time of year.
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