Crappie fishing tips!
Crappie fishing can be one of the most satisfying sports on the planet... if it's properly done. Knowing some good Crappie fishing tips can dramatically increase your catch rate, which means more fun on the water, and more food on the table! So, let's get started!
Crappies are opportunistic feeders and will smash an array of baits (or imitations), like crayfish, worms, and minnows. However, most crappie fisherman would agree, that these fish LOVE minnows - or minnow imitations, for that matter. As far as lure size, your offering should usually be in the 1 - 2 inch range, and no larger than 3 inches, in most cases.
Because of the crappies minnow-feeding habit, they are best caught with suspending presentations - whether it's a bobber setup or a minnow lure of some sort. This pattern is especially prevalent in the spring, when the shallow water is warmed by the suns first spring rays. In the fall, crappies can be located a bit deeper. Summed up, your presentation should be in the strike-zone at all times. If you're not sure, a good depth finder can usually pick them out, since they tend to school quite heavily.
One problem that often plagues live bait fisherman is the struggle to keep their offering lively. No doubt - a squirmy critter on the end of your line will definitely out-perform a sluggish one. You can keep your bait lively longer if you first obtain it from the lake your fishing and store it in water temps closely matching the lake temps.
The single most important thing to remember while crappie fishing (or fishing, period) is to have fun and enjoy the sport we all love!
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There are two Fall Crappie fishing techniques that are considered the best to use when crappie fishing in the fall. These would be the drifting method and spider trolling.
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