[makoman450]

Hi everyone I am new to the freshwater scene and had a few questions. First off when I purchase a freshwater license does that allow me to keep trout or is there a specific stamp that allows this. In florida I know with snook a special stamp, other than your saltwater license is requried to posses these. Secondly where and when are some places on the island where crappie can be caught and what are some baits/lures they can be caught on. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Hooper]

Trout season is now open and no special stamp is needed. Twin Ponds in Wantagh definitely has crappies, they're being caught right now.

Hooper

 

[makoman450]

Thanks Hooper, will try there during the week I've always heard 1/16 oz. jigs work best any other suggestions

 

[rac37]

makoman450 wrote:
what are some baits/lures they can be caught on.
small plastics[grumbs,minnows,crawfish] the key is small 1-2".also small crankbaits[crawfish.grasshopper,minnows]rebel makes mini's of these again small.for bait i like mealworm and so do the crappie and trout.not sure where you are,but click here this will help l.i lakes.just click on a lake near you.

good luck

 

[makoman450]

Thanks rac37 I appreciate the info. I'm guna stock up and hit the sweetwater this week, let you know how I do, thanks again

 

[Hooper]

In addition to rac's excellent recommendations I have caught some larger crappies on small Rapala jerkbaits. You could try the HJ6 or HJ8. Not what you would normally use and many will shy away but you will take a few bigger ones if they are around.

Hooper

This post edited by Hooper 08:35 AM 04/08/2008

 

[Captcorncobb]

crappie

My go to crappie rig is a 1/16 oz. chartreuse jig head w/ a yellow curly tail grub sweetened with a meal worm or wax worm. Suspend below a weighted float about 18-20 inches on 4 lb. test. Cast out and slowly pull it in at one foot intervals about every ten seconds. Just gently come tight if the bobber moves and you are in. I am 50 and still can't get enough of that bobber fishing. Works great with a bead head nymph for trout too. Good Times! CCC

 

[paulsp]

I saw these small roadrunner marabou jigs with spinners on them that look like crappie might hit em. Anyone ever tried these or are they just for catching fishermen?

 

[DandJfish]

Roadrunners

Work very well " when the water is a little warmer" and the fish are more active. Right now the water is still a little on the cold side for them to work well. Best bet is a 1/16 oz jig with a yellow/chartruse 1 1/2 long mister twister fished under a weighted float. Depth depends upon water depth. Right now most of my crappies are being taken with my jig set between 5-5 1/2 ft deep.

 

[CHEVY1]

yesturday

DandJfish wrote:
Work very well " when the water is a little warmer" and the fish are more active. Right now the water is still a little on the cold side for them to work well. Best bet is a 1/16 oz jig with a yellow/chartruse 1 1/2 long mister twister fished under a weighted float. Depth depends upon water depth. Right now most of my crappies are being taken with my jig set between 5-5 1/2 ft deep.

i caught a bass on one

 

[DandJfish]

Roadrunners

Caught plenty of bass on them in the past

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