Crappie fishermen can pick up some pointers at Crappie University Classes to be held at Chattanooga State Community College in the coming February. The crappie is considered America’s favorite panfish and is found in abundant numbers throughout most of the country, including the rivers and lakes of Hamilton, Bradley and surrounding Counties.
“Hamilton County has great crappie waters, some of the best in country and has even been featured in articles on fishing for crappie,” said Cindy Brooks an avid fisherman who loves to compete with her husband Mike. The Tennessee River is probably best known around here for crappie and has some great honey holes. Whether you dropping a jig under a float or fishing minnows under a sliding float, Chickamauga Lake has crappie galore,” she said.
“Whether you are jig fishing or with live bait the crappie around here are large and plentiful. Except for heat of summer I think you can catch them anytime. Winter is one of my favorites,” Brooks said. “Not to mention how great they taste. I like to fry them in a sour cream potato chip batter,” Brooks said.
Crappie University was founded in 2015 by Gary White, founder of Bass Fishing Techniques and Bassmaster University, to educate anglers across the country about crappie fishing.
Classes at Chattanooga State will be offered February 6, 13, 20 and March 1. The 8-hour courses consisting of four 2-hour night classes are offered early in the year to help anglers get ready for the spring spawning season when crappie are plentiful. The $89 enrollment fee covers all course materials, including samples of crappie lures and jigheads.
All sessions are taught by knowledgeable crappie experts and the curriculum is packed full of crappie fishing information relevant to each school’s geographic location.
With several crappie fishing tournament trails crossing the country now, new and unique ways to catch the species under a variety of conditions are constantly being found and refined.
As a general rule, most anglers fish for crappie only around spring time when the fish move shallow and near the banks to spawn. However, avid fishermen pursue the crappie year-round, knowing the seasonal patterns of when, where and how to catch them at all times.
Each Crappie University instructor has a technique he relies on most for any given situation. Therefore, instruction covers every popular technique common today, from spider rigging and long lining, to dock shooting, to pushing crankbaits, as well as some specialty techniques little known by others, You will leave this course having learned from the best of the best.
Seating is often limited by classroom size. It is advantageous to enroll early in order to ensure your participation. Get more information on how to register for classes by calling Chattanooga State at 423-697-3100.
“Hamilton County has great crappie waters, some of the best in country and has even been featured in articles on fishing for crappie,” said Cindy Brooks an avid fisherman who loves to compete with her husband Mike. The Tennessee River is probably best known around here for crappie and has some great honey holes. Whether you dropping a jig under a float or fishing minnows under a sliding float, Chickamauga Lake has crappie galore,” she said.
“Whether you are jig fishing or with live bait the crappie around here are large and plentiful. Except for heat of summer I think you can catch them anytime. Winter is one of my favorites,” Brooks said. “Not to mention how great they taste. I like to fry them in a sour cream potato chip batter,” Brooks said.
Crappie University was founded in 2015 by Gary White, founder of Bass Fishing Techniques and Bassmaster University, to educate anglers across the country about crappie fishing.
Classes at Chattanooga State will be offered February 6, 13, 20 and March 1. The 8-hour courses consisting of four 2-hour night classes are offered early in the year to help anglers get ready for the spring spawning season when crappie are plentiful. The $89 enrollment fee covers all course materials, including samples of crappie lures and jigheads.
All sessions are taught by knowledgeable crappie experts and the curriculum is packed full of crappie fishing information relevant to each school’s geographic location.
With several crappie fishing tournament trails crossing the country now, new and unique ways to catch the species under a variety of conditions are constantly being found and refined.
As a general rule, most anglers fish for crappie only around spring time when the fish move shallow and near the banks to spawn. However, avid fishermen pursue the crappie year-round, knowing the seasonal patterns of when, where and how to catch them at all times.
Each Crappie University instructor has a technique he relies on most for any given situation. Therefore, instruction covers every popular technique common today, from spider rigging and long lining, to dock shooting, to pushing crankbaits, as well as some specialty techniques little known by others, You will leave this course having learned from the best of the best.
Seating is often limited by classroom size. It is advantageous to enroll early in order to ensure your participation. Get more information on how to register for classes by calling Chattanooga State at 423-697-3100.