Catching Crappie On Crankbaits - May 22, 2021 (#31)

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This is the sequel to my prior video, "My Set Up For Trolling Crankbaits". Here is a link to that video: • My Set Up For Trolling...
In this video I put my crankbait techniques to the test on the upper end of Lake of the Ozarks. I caught a nice limit of crappie in short order.
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@prestonrussell605 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t fish with 8rods at one time, you make it look easy ! Learned something new, didn’t know you could catch crappie on a crank bait like this !

@paulwagaman1130 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Baker, I thouroughly enjoy your videos. You’ve made me a better fisherman. Some days.

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Believe me, we all have those days when you just can’t catch them. Still better than working.

@slabbusterrtr7690 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeBakerVideos id rather have a day of no catching than a good day at work 😂

@discoveryoutdoorskcfishing236 3 жыл бұрын

Mike you make my favorite videos on youtube. Love watching your trolling videos and always excited to see a new one come out.

@jonstokes3122 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike for all the info you share and for all the hard work it takes to make videos! Great info packed video!

@JD-ps6od 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos! Really enjoy watching, especially dragging crankbaits.

@zebra3738 3 жыл бұрын

I love your crappie crankbait trolling videos!

@keithlynchard6333 3 жыл бұрын

Glad your back trolling thank you for all your tips

@danielnies7144 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips the crankbaits are awesome I love the ones I got last year watched a couple of your other videos learned a lot keep up the great work Love the channel thanks so much for sharing caught a lot of fish doing these techniques

@cullaneven5580 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Mike, another good video. Like a lot of other people your early videos got me trolling Lake O and Truman. Great way to put fish of many species in the boat and my young kids love it. I have to say "Thank You".

@CatfishWeekly 3 жыл бұрын

Great day on the water Mike!!!

@JustinsFishinFetish 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I've never tried trolling crankbaits for crappie. I will definitely have to try it now!

@wke1954 3 жыл бұрын

Now you're in my neck of the woods. I know that creek very well. Fish there a lot. What I don't do is troll as deep as you did. I'll have to try that. Thanks for the vid, Mike. I've enjoyed them all. Keep up the good work!

@rogermoore3270 3 жыл бұрын

Your trolling videos always make me want get a setup like you have lol. We do some trolling but usually with one pole a piece. Great video

@paysonsdaddy 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your videos Mike!

@rogerkliethermes80 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Mike

@bigmuddy4229 3 жыл бұрын

New Subscriber, Really enjoyed this video and very informative on trolling crank baits for crappie. Thanks for sharing!

@aaronbarkley3475 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing

@jimdavis7670 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your trolling videos great info

@tresbeasley687 3 жыл бұрын

Was headed out west on a family road trip on I-70 Sunday the 23rd. Didn't see your box, somebody beat me to it. :) Great video!

@jimmy88ful 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos because of your videos I started to troll for crappie on the LOZ 3 years ago. I’m definitely going to get some splatter back I do not have any of them. Sunday the 23 of May we went trolling it seemed the better fish where in 40’+ water popsicle was the color of choice it beat wild thing, chrome blue, and some others I cannot think of the names. Keep up the good work you do! Now to watch your video before this one I did not get notified from KZfaq

@jimdavis7670 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy trolling videos great information

@tnbackroads 2 жыл бұрын

Earned a subscriber here! Bandit discontinued my favorite splatter back color several years ago and luckily I still had some I found on ebay. I was able to paint some of my other non producing colors to get them close. Once you have colors that consistently produce you need to buy a good stock of them just in case that color gets dropped lol

@Fishing4Reel 2 жыл бұрын

I liked that crankbait tackle box. Just found it on Amazon. Gonna get a couple.

@devinmiller2329 2 жыл бұрын

That stringer in the live well is genius

@MikeBakerVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Here is how to make it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/isiZh9mFt9uacmQ.html

@dewaynegarrett1030 3 жыл бұрын

You had a busy day.

@killanige 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to Marshall Saturday so I'm keeping an out round Boonville now LoL

@kennkrizsanitz7820 3 жыл бұрын

hey mike love the trolling videos. you said upper end of the lake. guessing aways from mile 13 where the condo we use is. got me a few bandits for Christmas gonna be back again in early October, hopefully not the 30's and rain we had last year. take care

@midwestfishermen2518 3 жыл бұрын

Great video keep hooking them up. 👍✌🤟🤙😎

@ozarkwild9492 3 жыл бұрын

I've learned more about crappie fishing the Ozarks from your channel than probably anywhere else Mike. I truly thank you for putting out the effort it takes to make these. Do you think Table Rock is good for trolling crankbaits? I catch crappie other ways here but have never tried trolling crankbaits. There is quite a bit of timber around most of the places I fish for crappie. I'm sure its doable just wondering if its something you would recommend. Also- post spawn the best time or is it something I could do throughout the summer etc? Thanks again!

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

I have never pulled crank baits on Table Rock but I am sure you can. I would certainly give it a try. You are going to lose some baits in the timber but that is just part of it. I troll on Truman and it is full of timber. As far as when, the hotter the water gets the better.

@justinberry8564 3 жыл бұрын

#letsgetcrazy !!!!

@Jhett-VR 4 ай бұрын

Hi Mike, I have a BassCat just like yours. I was wondering where you purchased your rod holder across back. I love that set up.

@MikeBakerVideos 4 ай бұрын

Driftmaster.

@kentcarwile4948 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, love the videos and I now watch them as soon as they are uploaded. I have a question.. I live in Virginia near some more shallow reservoirs and was wondering if I`d be better perhaps going to Bandit 100 or 200`s due to the shallower water?

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, probably. You need a bait that will run at the depth the fish are holding at.

@jimschmitz4821 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video Mike! ...as usual! What is that go pro mount on your shirt? first time I've seen that,

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

I have a chesty under my shirt. Cut a hole in the shirt to stick the mounting bracket through .

@eddiecochran4814 3 жыл бұрын

Could you talk about the tackle boxes some more been looking for a better way to storage them

@celebrationscuba 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the new trolling crankbaits video. Do you still have your Seaark boat?

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

No.

@PinkPondPrincess 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video! 👍🏽 Pink Pond Princess KZfaq Channel Stopped By To Say Hello 👋🏽😀🎣💖

@michaelupchurch3769 Жыл бұрын

I went and bought me 2 splatter back bandit today

@stevebenson3024 2 жыл бұрын

Mike is that Rebel crankbait you use a old Super R.

@SetMiner 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, I really enjoyed the video, you should try it on the James arm of Table Rock. I lived on LOZ around the 75mm for years and caught tons of large catfish drifting Santee Cooper style(all large ones released). Never thought to crank for Crappie. What mm were you at I didn't recognize the creek arm?

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Above the 50.

@kenwilliams7433 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing.

@donaldmerseal1713 Жыл бұрын

Great video u been making where did u get the trolling rack are did u make it

@MikeBakerVideos Жыл бұрын

Driftmaster

@donaldmerseal1713 Жыл бұрын

@Mike Baker Videos thank u. Keep up the good work loving your 📹

@fishin-impossible2992 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Mike i dont have but a few 300s ... But i have a ton of new Rapalas of different sizes and some rebels..do you think these will catch Crappie?

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Sure!

@slabbusterrtr7690 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike got a question sir..are cloudy days better than sunny days? Or does it matter ...just seems on cloudy days the crappie would be roaming more in my mind...by the way awesome vid👍

@MikeBakerVideos 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t noticed a difference at the depths I troll.

@rickangel7288 Жыл бұрын

I have alot of Bandit crankbaits

@fishcranktexas3896 2 жыл бұрын

How much do you vary your speed? If you do, what determines your choice of speed other than trial and error? I saw at the beginning of the video that you listed 1.6 mph. I haven't tried crankbait trolling for crappies but plan to soon.

@MikeBakerVideos 2 жыл бұрын

1.6 is my confidence speed. I start there. I will make turns and that will speed up the outside baits and slow down the inside baits. If I get hit on a turn I pay attention to whether the bait was running faster or slower and adjust accordingly. If the turns don't generate a strike, I just experiment with different speeds until hopefully I find one that works.

@rcamoonpie648 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your videos and info! Are you linked to your Hummingbird unit to follow contours with your minn Kota? I don’t see you looking towards the bow much and wondered how you were keeping it on course except for the usual autopilot on the minn Kota. Hard to find any pink bandits for some reason? Probably COVID I’m assuming.

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

I am not linked. Just look back and forth.

@rcamoonpie648 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeBakerVideos ok thanks

@tommypouliezos8236 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Baker could you tell what rods, reels you were using in this video or the trolling rods,reels that work best for you. Action,length, gear ratio…etc

@MikeBakerVideos 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/osySabSKvr6ulIE.html

@kevinhopping4991 3 жыл бұрын

How often do you run into Sand bass trolling like this? Thank you for your time and efforts in putting together these videos

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

We don’t have sand bass but I catch several white bass.

@dallaswheat7727 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeBakerVideos They call them sand bass in Texas same thing.

@PatrickJago 2 жыл бұрын

Not allowed to fish that many rods in my neck of the woods. You should stop and fish an area if you catch a couple big ones . Just cast and reel crank baits or try a twister tail , minnows, or Bobby garland.

@rickangel7288 Жыл бұрын

I keep my crappie crankbaits in my storage box

@tomschuette6133 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, Did you make the bracket for your rods and seat extension or did you purchase them and if so where. Thanks in advance for the info.

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

The rod rack was purchased from Driftmaster. The seat post is just one leg of a double seat set up.

@tmise50 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, what months are good for trolling crank baits for crappie?

@MikeBakerVideos 2 жыл бұрын

I generally start trolling any time the water is above about 62 degrees. The warmer the water, the better.

@danielharder9085 2 жыл бұрын

The way you put the rods in the holders I would loose all my rods! I put the reels between rods on the holder. !

@MikeBakerVideos 2 жыл бұрын

I like my way because it is much easier to get the rod out. I have never lost one. I will put the reels in like you do when running from spot to spot.

@ronnierigsbee8485 3 жыл бұрын

Do you try and stay over the deepest water or Break lines or does it make a difference?

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on where the fish are hanging.

@dRemodelingPhiladelphia Жыл бұрын

Can you share a link to your rod support ? looking for a nice setup for trolling

@MikeBakerVideos Жыл бұрын

There are links in the description.

@ken66207 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike - I'm subscribed and been watching your channel for +2yrs. Saw you on Crappie Masters TV also. I think you now own a Bass Cat Jaguar, the Pantera 2 you're trolling in, and do you still have the SeaArk catfish boat? You know how to pick quality boats - and a quality wife!

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

I sold the Sea Ark and added the Pantera II to go with the Jaguar. I still have the wife.

@robertjohnson7926 3 жыл бұрын

What reels are you using in ;this video

@gregcross4890 3 жыл бұрын

Check out the video just before this one, he talks about all of his equipment

@jasonshoemaker7178 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike: Can you tell me what mile markers/areas you like to troll on the Ozarks?

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

All over.

@joelharrington2577 3 жыл бұрын

How fast were you trolling? Sorry if you mentioned and I missed it.

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

1.6

@budreynolds216 Жыл бұрын

Can you catch black crappie on crank baits?

@MrHoyt44 2 жыл бұрын

Who makes the crank bait box you use???

@MikeBakerVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure. Bought them at Tombstone Tackle in Columbia, Mo.

@cookeatshare9347 2 жыл бұрын

What hook do you use on your crank baits? Same on front and rear? Thanks

@MikeBakerVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Mustad Triple Grip #6. Red on front.

@cookeatshare9347 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeBakerVideos Thanks. What size on the back?

@MikeBakerVideos 2 жыл бұрын

@@cookeatshare9347 same.

@stevemoody1103 Жыл бұрын

How do you Control your deep

@MikeBakerVideos Жыл бұрын

I don’t when flat lining. They just run at their max depth. If you want to control depth, use planner boards.

@brandontyler2933 3 жыл бұрын

Did you end up trying the hand painted crankbaits?

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Funny story. I did and right off the bat a big catfish broke it off. The others were too pretty to risk. I will give them a try on my next outing. 😀

@zachmiller7263 3 жыл бұрын

I thought in missouri you could only have 3 lines in the water at a time?

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

You can have more than 3 if they are labeled with your name and conservation number, which mine are.

@StanStoneFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Who makes your rod rack system and how tall is it?

@MikeBakerVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Driftmaster. Not sure of the exact height but I use the longer upper supports that they make.

@StanStoneFishing 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeBakerVideos Thanks for responding.

@mikeblizek3516 3 жыл бұрын

Where can i find these HH reels

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

www.hhrodsandreels.com/

@MatthewsFabrication Жыл бұрын

Where do you get that Crank caddy?

@MatthewsFabrication Жыл бұрын

How much line would you say you have out? I've been letting 44' to 72' out, caught most at 52' to 72'

@MikeBakerVideos Жыл бұрын

Tombstone Tackle. Columbia, Mo.

@MikeBakerVideos Жыл бұрын

@@MatthewsFabrication I don’t know how far. As far as I can cast them.

@jeffro7407 3 жыл бұрын

what speed you trolling at?

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

1.6

@ltack96 3 жыл бұрын

what is your trick to not get back lashed while using baitcasters?

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Have them adjusted properly.

@bugtussle7475 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Looks like you had a fun day. Do you tune your crankbaits? Seems like you would have to when running all those lines so close together to avoid having a big tangled up mess.

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Occasionally, but the Bandits run pretty true right out of the package.

@sclaxman1 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike: I'm watching this video and see you bending over every time you want to measure a fish. Why not attach a tape to the white tray in front of your engine? No more bending over!

@MikeBakerVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea. Thanks.