03-19-2013, 08:28 AM
Finding
good tips for crappie fishing is a bit of a crap shoot. Not everything
you read is going to work in the real world. Crappie fishing is very
much a unique experience to each fisherman, and what works for one may
not work for another. The reason for this is because crappie can be
maddeningly smart and resourceful. In spite of the crappie and their
legendary smarts, here are some tips for crappie fishing that should be
rather universal and easy:
Crappie
are absolutely at their peak during the spring before they begin
spawning. During this wonderful fishing time, crappie are likely to bite
at most any bait and do so with vigor. Some say it is because they are
hyped up about the spawing season.
You should generally fish in 3 to 6 feet
of water when fishing for crappie. The exception to this is during the
hottest part of summer. During this time of year, crappie often go to
the deep areas and linger around the surface in the evenings and
mornings.
One of the best tips for crappie fishing is to use a small bobberand a live minnow on a #6 hook.
This combination works well and will draw the attention of most any
sized crappie. It is certainly the best option when trying to land the
larger crappie.
Of all the tips for crappie fishing you could learn, slow and steady is the most important one. Do not run your jig, minnow or bait through the water fast. Go slow and you are much more likely to catch the crappie.
Finally, keep in mind that a crappie has
a soft lip and will tear easily when hooked. For this reason you need
to keep your line tight all the way to shore. Crappie will fight hard,
so this should not be overly difficult.
Let God lead the way!
Give a man a fish he eats for one day, teach him to fish he eats forever!
Give a man a fish he eats for one day, teach him to fish he eats forever!
