Crappie.net: Site Map
Crappie Fishing
Crappie fishing is very popular among anglers for many reasons. People of all sizes and people of all ages can take part in crappie fishing. Crappie do not put up as much of a fight as fish like bass or carp so they can be handled a lot easier by the smaller adults or children. In addition little equipment is needed for crappie fishing; it can be done with a simple light pole. Crappie fishing is an excellent way for young anglers to learn how to fish. Crappie are also found just about everywhere in the United States, in lakes, streams and rivers. Crappie are also available in most seasons. Another reason crappie are so popular is because they taste good!
Crappie Lures
The best crappie lure is the one that catches the most fish! Many fishermen find a crappie lure that works for them in one area and then stick with that lure every time. But crappie move around because they like to vary their diets – so you will want to vary your crappie lures. If you want to see the best crappie lures then you can see crappie fishing videos on many popular sites such as Youtube.
Crappie Tubes
When using crappie tubes there are some colour guidelines:
- In clear water you will need to match natural food items, so use something like silver or grey, and if jigging at the bottom then use dark greens and browns.
- In darker or stained water then use something bright or glittery that will stand out and attract the attention of the crappie. When fishing in darker or stained waters they way to attract the fish is to attract attention so brightness and vibration of the bait is essential to getting hits.
- Use the brightness of the day as a guide to how bright your crappie tube should be – the brighter the day the brighter the tube. For night fishing jet black lures can be very effective.
Crappie Tackle
One of the most common concerns for anglers is “What is the best fishing tackle or fishing equipment for catching my favourite fish” Fortunately for anglers trying to catch crappy the answers are quite easy. Crappies are easily pleased fish, and can be caught with a minimum of fishing equipment. Crappies are also relatively small and are not known to be hard fighters so keep your crappie tackle on the light side. There is no bad combination of rod, reel and pole for catching crappie, the main consideration you will have is the type of water you are fishing in. For shallow water, or water where snags are more likely a pole is probably the best. For deeper water an ultralight spinning or spincast combo is good especially spooled with light line (four to ten pound).
Crappie Jigs
There are thousands of crappie jigs available, literally. They come in every conceivable style colour and weight. As crappie are light fish – with a very soft mouth the best weight of jigs to use is under ¼ ounce, and preferably less than 1/8 ounce.
It is always a good idea to keep a variety of jigs available for use as fishing conditions vary and you will need different crappie jigs to allow for that. As you gain in confidence and skill you will specialise in a small number of jigs.