Tip's for Ohio Crappie Fishing!

Here you will find tips on OHIO Crappie Fishing
written by the OHIO FISHERMAN who fish for them.
Article #1= Tips on Ohio Crappie Fishing
Written by JV



Joined OHF : 04 Oct 2005
Location: NE Ohio
Crappie Fishing Red Cross Bay Pymatuning
On the North end of Pymatuning, there is a bay called Red Cross Camp,
or Red Cross Bay as us younger ones call it. Its by far my favorite spring Crappie Spot on the
entire Lake, There are lots of places to find some fish, but this one is the best for peace & quiet.

This bay is like another lake back in the woods, it's on the PA side of the lake,
just near the state line, it's fishable by water with an OH license.
The mouth of the bay is in PA, and the body of the Bay is
in Ohio, so as long as your in a boat your fine.The bay only reaches a maximum depth of 5 or 6 feet, and
it has lots of weeds and LOTS of stumps. This entire bay including the entrance, is covered with stumps &
Lily's. From the lake the entrance to the bay looks like a small creek, there is just enough room to get your
boat through the narrow neck of the creek mouth, you will second guess even taking your boat back in
there, but its ok, you will make it providing the lakes up and after you enter the mouth it opens up a bit
and you will even pass a primitive boat ramp on your right hand side. I prefer to head into the middle of the
bay, and anchor quietly, Then rig some Bobbers up, with tiny jigs tipped with minnows.

My wife enjoys using a beetle spin in this location also. The nice thing about this bay, is no matter how
rough the lake is, the bay is flat and peaceful, And the crappie swarm this bay every April. I like to fish
about 4' beneath a quill bobber and I cast the bait away from the boat, If I don't get any action I will start
casting and moving the bait around. The key to this bay is the deep water in the middle,
so I try to skirt around the middle without disturbing the fish. You could spend HOURS working
this bay with an electric trolling motor. Next time your up at Pymatuning in the spring Give Red
Cross Bay a try, you wont be disappointed.
Here is a map of the lake, Red cross bay is in the center of the map at the very top, its marked.

Article #2= Crab



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