crappie minnows are really fathead minnows used for crappie fishing The DNR reports hundreds of bait trappers sell minnows to more than 1,000 dealers creating a $50 million industry in the state. All minnows sold here come from Minnesota waters due to a law forbidding minnow imports. What is the best minnow to use for … Read more
Are minnows good bait for crappie? There’s no soft bait, no jig, and no spinner more attractive to crappie than a live minnow That’s a simple fact that any experienced angler can tell you. Indeed, it’s often the case that they’ll take a minnow even when they just won’t hit anything you can pull from … Read more
The best time of year to catch crappie is during the spawning season which takes place from February-May During the spawn, both male and female crappie move from deep locations into shallow and concentrated spawning areas. This makes them very easy to target, as they are actively feeding and defending their nests. What bait do … Read more
In most cases, 1 inch long to 2 inch long minnows are best for crappie fishing . Therefore, hooks and sizes from #6 down to #2 work best. The float is then attached to the line 2 feet to 3 feet above the hook. If required, a tiny split shot can be added near the … Read more