Don't let cold winter weather and low-water temperatures keep you from catching crappie! The Scoop...

Date: Feb 16, 2024
Time: 2 pm to 5 pm
Weather: High sun with incoming frontal system, NW winds and a falling barometer 6-hours ahead of a massive East Coast winter snow event.
Water Temps: 39 degrees, Air Temps: 40 degrees
Lures ZMan Micro Finesse Baby BallerZ on 1/15th oz Schrooms Jig
Tipping Bait: Berkley Crappie Nibbles, as needed.
Lines: Yo-Zuri Super Braid yellow, 10 lb test.
Leader: 10 lb. SunLine clear mono.
Bobber: 4.75 inch Rocket Bobber
Reel: Lew's Speed Spin 1500
Rod: Fenwicke Eagle 7-6 light.
Location: NW Maryland
Total Catch: 60 crappies
Largest: 14.75 and 14 inches
All fish released.