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