Crappie Fishing
Any fishermen who specializes in a particular fish will always say that theirs is the most fun. However, with crappie fishing, so many people say that not only is crappie fishing a lot of fun, but it also tastes great once you get it home as well. This lends to believe that crappie fishing is something that we should try if we haven’t already. But, we need to know where to go to start fishing. Crappie is found in most of the United States, and is also found a little more north in Canada. They prefer warm water, but are not so specific when it comes to covering. However, it really depends which sub-species you are talking about. There are two sub-species of crappie, black crappie and white crappie. Their names are pretty self explanatory and there are only a couple of things that are different besides their coloring, one of which is their dorsal spines on their backs. The black crappie has 7 – 8 and the white crappie only has 5 – 6 dorsal spines. The white crappie has a more pronounced pattern on his side, and it much lighter than the black crappie. The other difference is the type of water they like to swim in. The black crappie much prefers cleaner, clearer water. The white crappie doesn’t mind swimming in something a little muddier. So, whichever type of water you choose, as long as it is on the warm side, you should be able to grab yourself a crappie. Crappie fishing is also fun because these guys like to swim in schools, so the odds are better. One great odd is that whichever crappie you catch, you can bet that it will be delicious in the frying pan at home.
Crappie Fishing Tips
Since crappie seem to be a little picky at times, it is helpful to know a few tips before going on the lake in search of that 2 pound crappie. There are some tips that may help that crappie bite if they seem like they are not. Crappies are picky, so it is helpful to change color of the lures you are using to see if that will make a difference. Something as easy as the color of the lure may make all the difference in the world. If that doesn’t work, try changing the speed in which you are reeling in your line. This might help attract crappies that are not paying attention. And last, if these don’t work, try changing the baits that you are using. This is just another tactic to attract any picky crappies.
Crappie Fishing Lure Jigs
There are different tactics that are said to help while crappie fishing. Most of them change depending on if you are trying to catch a particular sub-species and what kind of what that you are doing your crappie fishing in. One of the most durable jigs is the Maribou jigs. They are the furry, feathery kind in range in color and size. You can find these fairly inexpensive at an array of places and if you find them in packs, it is even cheaper. There are other jigs you can find, but this is the most popular in crappie fishing.
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