Some crappie facts
and tips on fishing lures and live bait to use
White and black
crappie are among the most widely fished species out there. Part of
their popularity is attributable to their willingness to strike a wide
variety of fishing lures and live bait. Probably the only downside to
crappie angling is that they put up a relatively weak fight in most
cases. But for weekend anglers, this doesn’t negate all the fun you
can have trying different fishing lures and live bait, and catching a
full stringer of them.
Look for schools
of crappie and change fishing lures or live bait often to hit on the
right combination
A great thing
about crappie is that they nest and school in large groups. Using a
fish finder, smart fishermen will try a variety of fishing lures
and/or live bait to see what is appealing to them that day. Get it
right and you’ll likely be reeling in more crappies than you can
handle!
The spawning
period for crappie is early to mid Spring, when they tend to move to
shallow water. But they like heavy cover (weeds, tree stumps, aquatic
vegetation), so your fishing lures need to be snag-proof in that
environment. For live bait, try dropping in a small minnow and
retrieving slowly.
During warmer
months, crappie can be found suspended at various depths in schools
out in open waters. Effective fishing lures include tiny jigs, small
plastic minnows, shad, and worms. The best live bait includes
minnows, night crawlers, and insects. Use fish finders to locate
them more readily when it's hot.
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