Crankbaits – The crappie crankbait market is expanding but one brand really started the craze The Bandit 300 series is the standard, and what 95% of anglers use, including Whitehead. Bandit’s pull straight consistently right out of the package.”They pull straight right out of the box, every time, period. How fast should you troll crankbaits? … Read more
While the average size of crappie is somewhere between 8 and 12 inches and 1/4 and 1lb, they can reach a maximum length of about 20 inches and a maximum weight of a little over 5lb. Crappie with a length of 13-15 inches and a weight of 1.5 to 2lb are generally considered trophy fish … Read more
Flats adjacent to creek or river channels are prime locations to find slab crappies feasting in the fall. Key on any isolated weed patches, stumps or logs for the biggest fish. Although some crappies move to the shallows during fall, the bigger fish tend to hold in deeper water . Is fall good for crappie … 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 most common method used for catching crappie is the spider rigging method , which can be done with many popular baits. Some of the most common and effective crappie baits are live minnows , crankbaits, or plastic jigs with lead jig heads. What are crappie fish attracted to? Minnows, worms, insects —just about anything … Read more
In this piece, I’m going to discuss the subject “Where Is The Best Crappie Fishing Right Now?,” and I’m going to do my best to include as much relevant information as I can. clear lake , California Clear Lake hosts a tremendous black crappie population and has world record potential as the state record black … Read more
What size fishing net should I get? For delicate fish , like small stream trout , opt for a small, micro-mesh For bass and walleye, a heavier mesh is needed with holes averaging an inch in size. Of course, for big fish a 1.5- to 2-inch mesh is recommended. Is a fishing net necessary? A … Read more
In this piece, I’m going to talk about the topic of “What Type Of Rod Is Best For Crappie?,” and in terms of the information that I cover, I’m going to do my best to cover as much territory as I possibly can. I hope you find this discussion interesting! What size rod is best … Read more
During the winter, the crappie generally will be concentrating in water from 18-40 deep If you sink brush in 18-20 feet of water, and the brush sticks up 10-12 feet in the water, then the crappie can hold anywhere from the bottom of that brush to its top, depending on weather and water conditions. Do … Read more
I’m going to talk about the topic that’s listed below in this entry that’s being published on my blog, and the title of that entry is: What’s The Best Lure To Use For Crappie?. I will make sure that you have access to all of the pertinent material that relates to the subject at hand. … Read more