| Crappie fishing at Lake of the Ozarks is | | | | wants to do some serious fishing. |
| outstanding. In case you have never heard of this | | | | Here are a few of the items you should bring |
| lake before, it is the second oldest lake found in | | | | along with you to make sure you have |
| Missouri. This lake is well-known for having the | | | | everything you need to make your trip while at |
| best fishing found anywhere in the state of | | | | Lake of the Ozarks one to remember. You need |
| Missouri, even though it was originally build in the | | | | to bring along some small fathead minnows and 1 |
| 30's to provide electricity for the states central | | | | 32 ounce jigs for the best fishing experience. |
| region residents. One thing that makes fishing | | | | When the water is warming up topwater lures will |
| here so popular is the fact that you can fish here | | | | get you some amazing results. You will find that |
| all year long and many anglers do, which is why | | | | crankbait and jig-n-frog lures will work very well in |
| it's so hard to find a spot that is not already | | | | cool water. You can look for the crappie to start |
| taken. | | | | spawning somewhere around the middle or end of |
| This is especially true during the spring when the | | | | April about the time the dogwood trees begin to |
| fish are spawning. Still, the fishing is so good here | | | | bloom. |
| it is worth any aggravation that you have to deal | | | | You need to make sure that you are using rods |
| with once in a while. Even if it means taking some | | | | that can hold the weight of some of the larger |
| time to find a spot to do your fishing. When you | | | | crappie to prevent them from getting away from |
| go fishing at the Lakes of the Ozarks the best | | | | you but at the same time it needs to be sensitive |
| places to go are the coves or just off of the | | | | enough for you to feel the bite. Crappie has a |
| docks. Here you need to search for brush piles | | | | very soft bite and it can be hard sometimes to |
| where you can find the crappie lurking underneath. | | | | know for sure they are going after the bait. This |
| It is a lot of fish in these areas just waiting for | | | | also takes practice and you will learn how to |
| some action. | | | | know the difference after a few fishing trips. |
| If you are new to this area, then you should | | | | There are several techniques that can be used |
| consider enlisting the help of guides to help you | | | | for catching crappie at Lake of the Ozarks. |
| find the best fishing areas faster and easier. This | | | | Trolling is very popular but it is recommended that |
| can make your trip a lot more pleasant and | | | | you check the rules and regulations before using |
| productive. They can be very helpful in making | | | | this technique to ensure you are within the |
| sure you get the most from your fishing | | | | guidelines. Drifting is another popular technique |
| adventure. Most guides will offer fishing trips on | | | | because it offers a great way to sit back and |
| the Lake of the Ozarks that last all day and some | | | | relax while fishing for crappie. The traditional |
| for half a day depending on what type of | | | | methods of casting and still-fishing are also very |
| adventure you are searching for. There are | | | | popular techniques that many anglers choose to |
| available for family outings and for the angler that | | | | use when fishing this lake. |