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FALL LEDGES

for ledges, cover, shad and other factors relatively strong.
holding fish. If fish are on ledges, pay close Wind: Can cause boat control issues
attention to depths. Crappie can usually when spider rigging.
be caught in similar locations at the same Recreational Boating: Usually not a problem
depth. in the fall.

Factors
Seasonal: Any season is good for - Tim Huffman
fishing a ledge. In the fall, look for crappie
moving up shallower to flats just off the
ledge. But, they may be in the wood cover
along the ledge. Only by looking and fishing
will you know for sure.
Cold Front: Not too many cold fronts
in the fall but they will bother fish just like
during other seasons. The fish will be more
difficult to catch.
Sun: Ledges provide shade so
don’t ignore that in periods with high sun
penetration.
Rain/Clouds: Usually not a big factor
except shad might get shallower and fish
may scatter.
Current: Never a good thing if it’s

Dannenmueller’s Equipment
Garmin electronics
Driftmaster individual rod holders
BnM 16-foot BGJP poles
Bait rigs hand-tied, similar to Capps/
Coleman rigs
Jigheads: Bobby Garland MoGlo; and
TTI-Blakemore Road Runner.
Sinker ½- ounce (1/4 to 1-ounce)
Plastics. A variety with two top picks
being Bobby Garland Minnow Mind’R
and Swim’R. Favorite colors include
Cajun Cricket (multicolor with orange,
chartreuse, other), Glacier (milky
shad color), Sweet Tee with Lemon
(light brown and chartreuse) and
Lights Out (black-chartreuse).
Gamma 10-pound test main line
Scent: Stubby Steve’s and Bobby
Garland Slab Jam

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