LAKE ALTOONA CRAPPIE

Contributed By: Tim Dangar

Great day on the Toona! The full moon in May put the shellcracker on the bed and the crappie into deep water summer pattern. My grandson, Tyler and I, got in on some bedding action and boated 50 nice shells and a few big crappie. These fish are at the top of my list when it comes to pound for pound fight and table fare. When looking for beds, be sure to look in pockets or coves, out of the wind, and grass beds are a big plus too. Red worms and crickets work, well if fish are in grass, but if you find beds in open water, artificial lures such as small beetle spins will do the trick. The action should pick up again as the June full moon approaches. More on deep water crappie and how to catch them next month. Until then, stay calm and fish on!