GoneFishin Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hi everyone! Next weekend I was thinking of going down to scugog for some crappie, after trout opener of course lol. I've never caught a crappie and this year I plan on fishing for some. So I was wondering if any one knows of any good shore fishing spots for fishing for them? What should I use for bait? I was planning on buying a dozen or so pin head minnows but I would rather learn how to fish them with artifical bait. I've got some micro jigs 1"-2" twister tales, cray fish, tubes, gulp fish fry/minnows, some 3" senkos and some powerbait maggots and grubs. Will a lot of the crappie be in close to shore or will they be suspeneded in deeper water? Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Grab a couple slip floats, and you're set! Put about a 3-5 ft bobber stop on your line, and drag your soft plastics under the float, and hang on! The fish should be up in the shallows, around 3-8ft of water. If you're limited to the shore, then I suggest going around dusk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 gust don't fish the causeways as it's a sanctuary still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-z-out Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) Try road runners they work great. Edited April 21, 2009 by AILE GOBY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 You will do fine with plastic. For shallow spring crappie I generally fish about 2 ft off bottom. So if you are in 3 FOW you only need a 1 foot lead under the float. Try that spot closer to home that you and I talked about on the Creek this spring. You might be surprised...but keep it on the down low Good luck at getting into them. It's supposed to be a beauty weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laker272 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Remember that crappie feed looking up. This means short leader from your float. If you have 3 ft under your float you will only catch Sunfish and perch, make sure your presentation is in the top 1/3 of the water column. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsmith2k Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 any good launches on the east side of the lake? normally launch out of port perry.. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-z-out Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 mike you deside Scugog for this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsmith2k Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 mike you deside Scugog for this weekend ya.. a little closer for us.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-z-out Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 looks like sunday myself and peter will be there as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I might be there Saturday as well. What's the best/nicest launch on the lake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workwear Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 hey jose.......bring them road runners!!!!!!!..... launchin out of goreski's?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoneFishin Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Remember that crappie feed looking up. This means short leader from your float. If you have 3 ft under your float you will only catch Sunfish and perch, make sure your presentation is in the top 1/3 of the water column. Thanks for the tip I'll remember that!! does any one know a good spot to fish for them on Scugog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Just confirmed...I'll be there Saturday and maybe even Sunday this weekend! Be sure to come say hi if you see two young dudes in a blue Ranger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoneFishin Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Just confirmed...I'll be there Saturday and maybe even Sunday this weekend!Be sure to come say hi if you see two young dudes in a blue Ranger! Ya maybe I'll flag you down from shore and get you to take me for a spin Good luck out there this weekend in your new boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 haha, thanks. But really...this is my first time fishing Scugug, so I have no idea where the launches are, or where to go! I'll be winging it! Any help on launches would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozen-fire Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 you can launch in port perry at the end of water street... i'm not sure if the docks are put in. there is also a public launch in caesarea. can't miss 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 there is also a public launch in caesarea What's the ramp like there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-z-out Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Hey Stoty if you want hit up goreski's when you get to port perry go up the hill past the bait shop turn left at the lights and drive down till you reach Stephenson Point Rd turn left and go to Platten Blvd turn right and drive down to you see Goreski's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Sweet, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Remember that crappie feed looking up. This means short leader from your float. If you have 3 ft under your float you will only catch Sunfish and perch, make sure your presentation is in the top 1/3 of the water column. Agreed, excellent advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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