Crappie fishing

For those who enjoy fishing but do not want the challenge of difficult trophy fish, crappie fishing may be for you. Crappie are small fish with a similar flavor to perch, but tend to be slightly sweeter. With fish ranging in the six inch to ten inch range, they provide a decent amount of fight for their size, an important aspect of finding edible sports fish.

Crappie fishing is very common due to how common the fish are. In many places, the crappie populations have been tagged as too high, with few rules and regulations on the number of crappie that you can take home. This lets you stock up your fridge and freezer on the fish without as much worries on regulations for the fish. While you still need a fishing license, many areas that support crappie have no limits on the number you can catch. If limits are in place, the numbers that you can bring in are quite high, and many people do not get close to reaching the number of crappie that can be caught.

Like other species of fish, there is tackle best suited for crappie fishing. Due to their small size, it is suggested that you use either two pound or four pound test. If you are fishing in a region with bass or pike, it is suggested that you go with four pound test to allow you to catch the other fish that may be in the area. As pike and walleye may hunt in areas populated with crappie, this can open up other options for you. If you are fishing in an area with pike or walleye, you may consider adding extra tackle to your kit to allow you to catch all of the types of fish active in the area.

When crappie fishing, you will typically be targeting the bottom of the area you are fishing. Bobbers may be used to keep the lure in the kill zone, which is usually a little above the bottom of the water. When you are setting up your line, you will need to adjust your bobbers according to where you are casting, as you will be less effective at fishing for crappie if you keep your line touching the bottom.

It is important to remember that crappie fishing is a blend between patience and a careful touch on your line. Ultra light rods are often suggested to see the play of a crappie bite, as these fish have soft bites. Keeping your lure in motion will often help detect a crappie bite and let you land these fish.