STOP Losing Crappie! Trolling TIPS That Work

If you've been wanting to catch more crappie while trolling crankbaits, this video is for you! I share the biggest lessons I've learned after two seasons of crankbait trolling on Truman Lake. These aren't complicated tricks—just practical tips that help me catch more fish and avoid costly mistakes on the water. In this video I cover: Planning turns to avoid tangles Choosing crankbait colors and diving depths Finding the best trolling speed Rod lengths and equipment setups Using sonar and forward-facing sonar effectively Fishing around the thermocline in summer Why line color actually matters Plus several other tips that have helped me put more crappie in the boat. If you have a trolling tip that's worked well for you, leave it in the comments! I'm always looking to learn from other anglers. 👍 If you enjoyed the video, please Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don't miss future crappie fishing videos. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you on the water! #CrappieFishing #Crappie #Trolling #Crankbaits #TrumanLake #FishingTips #SummerFishing FISHING EQUIPMENT Rig for Casting Jigs Rod - ACC Crappie Stix 7'6" (2 piece) Reel - Piscifun Flame https://amzn.to/4t5pKgn Mainline - 5 lb Crappie Braid https://amzn.to/3ZjD7eT Plastic bead - 8 mm (to aid with Live Scope) http://bit.ly/3YMMHXC Jig head - 1/16 ounce Catch More hatchet head https://bit.ly/49taIcn Plastic Jig Bodies - Catch More LLC https://bit.ly/3LP3Xsl D&S Custom Jigs https://bit.ly/3YMyDgU Other Fishing Equipment D&S Custom Jigs Personal Stringers https://bit.ly/4jTpvki Fishing Electronics Garmin Echomap Ultra 2 106sv Humminbird Helix 9 G4N (at console) VIDEO EQUIPMENT Cameras GoPro 12 Black (x2) GoPro 7 White Other Electronic Equipment YOLOtek 53" PowerStik https://amzn.to/4jNYRsZ NEEWER Magnetic Neck Mount for GoPro https://amzn.to/4qoOQ81 ANKER 20000 MAH Power Bank https://amzn.to/4sM5ZKf ANKER 10000 MAH Power Bank https://amzn.to/3YMAK4k Computer Apple MacBook M5 Pro Final Cut Pro (Editing Software) *All of the Amazon links above are part of the Amazon Affiliate Program. If you purchase through an Amazon link, I get paid a commission.**