Crappie Tips And Secrets

Despite the name, Crappie fish are delicious and enjoyable to capture. Yet, if you haven't ever learned how to catch them, do you know some Crappie tips?

Some of these beginner Crappie tips can be used to develop an adventurous path into catching Crappie!

*Choose action fishing poles that are light in weight. There's no need to break your bank purchasing pricey rod/reel sets. Cane poles could even work very well. A Zebco 404, or similar device, is an example of a top notch rod and reel combination. When you want to catch Crappie, you shouldn't purchase a pole with medium to heavy action. These rods can mask the sensation of a bite.

*Don't spend a ton of cash on a bunch of tackle. Fishing line that is light in weight is the main requirement for landing Crappie, (my personal recommendation is using 4-8 lb. test monofilament fishing line), a few No.2 hooks (Eagle Claw's wire braid gold hooks), and a few corks, and lightweight sinkers. If wished, one may additionally buy a Crappie jig pack. Typically, one may locate a Crappie jig pack with various weighted heads and various colors at the sporting goods shop in your town for less than ten dollars.

*Figure out where you're going to do your fishing. It's not very hard to catch crappie by fishing in creeks, rivers, ponds or lakes. Spring and fall are the best times to catch Crappie from the bank of a large lake. Seek cover where the crappies are probably going to be hiding. You'll often find them under logs and among brush.

*Using live minnow bait is generally ideal for catching crappie fish. Most every bait shop sells these. Starting 18 inches below a cork, use a #2 hook to tie off the bottom of your line. Different depths will provide different results, so feel free to experiment. It might be necessary to move the cork down a full yard or so beneath the cork. You will find the right spot if you have a variety of poles that you can fish with at varying depths.

*When utilizing jigs, begin with jig heads which are one eighth of an ounce. I recommend starting with chartreuse, as it is a highly dominant color when Crappie fishing. Let your jig down near a tree stump or fallen log, allowing it to descend all the way down. Take it back up, then drop in once more at a different place close to cover. Remember to go back and drop the jig in the prior place at least one more time before giving up.

*When using a pier or boat for fishing, you would need to use a #2 hook on the loop with a light weight tied at the bottom and the loop knot located at 8-12 inches above the weight. You can drop your line lower about halfway after hooking a minnow under the dorsal fin. Remember to only drop halfway down in the beginning, as the majority of Crappie will suspend their location. In case you don't get a nibble, try dropping three-fourths of the way down.

As soon as you get it figured out, crappie aren't hard to catch. However, just like with anything else, the further you go the more self improvement you will see. Thus, what reasons do you have for not going out this Saturday and Sunday and begin to use these Crappie tips to get some of your own Crappie?