Fish bottom up or top down...

[CrappieHappy]

I wanted to see what yall's take on this was.

when jigging, or fishing with slip bobbers etc. I was taught to fish from bottom and work your way up until you find the zone. I see others starting shallow and working deeper until they find the zone ( i do mix it up on occasion). dont think theres a right or wrong, but would like some opinions/suggestions on what you all do when fishing BP's , timber etc.

Thanks...

 

[Jig Man]

Depending on the depth and familiarity with the body of water, I usually start low and work up.

 

[CrappieHappy]

Thanks Mel

 

[toadfrog]

Top down just like -never mind.

 

[CrappieHappy]

Lol TF, thanks...

 

[papaperch]

Neither , I usually start a foot above where the fish finder shows them. For example if majority of fish are showing at 8 ft I set bobber at 7.

Nightfishing a lot of times you can see fish surface feeding or close to it. THen I go to a small fixed bobber at 1 to 2 ft.

Last time out 16 crappie and 2 walleye. Half the crappie and all the walleye were caught within 3 ft of surface. Did not surprise me on the crappie but the walleye that shallow was head scratching. Was fishing in 39 ' of water. Also walleye were caught real close to light which normally they hang on edge .

 

[StumpHunter]

I look for bait and fish to the bottom of them. If jig fishing I start at the top and work down. Nightstalking I like to set bait at every 2' depth and adjust to the depth most fish are being caught at and like papa said, don't over look the top 2' of water!

 

[CrappieHappy]

Thanks for the info....

 

[quivira kid]

I drop the flasher down and see where they are... and start there!

Really, I'll start at the bottom and work my way up most times.

 

[hunter7711]

I usually start above the brush. The more aggresive fish will be there. Pick them off then go deeper.

 

[CrappieHappy]

Thanks for the info...

 

[JUNGLEJIM1]

I'd start shallower and gradually go deeper. If you start deeper and find fish you might spook the fish that are shallower as you bring them up.

 

[CrappieHappy]

hmm, seems like i need to get in the habit of starting top and working down.... Thanks for all the comments etc. guys.....