Old School Crappie Fishing Family Secrets
If you make the decision to go crappie fishing there are so many ways to make crappie rigs that catch crappie.You will need different crappie catching rigs for the different seasons of the and for different fishing situations. We have developed a list of crappie catching rigs that have worked for us in the past and they are shown below.We talk about using artificial crappie fishing jigs and using crappie fishing minnows. The best minnows to use are called "Missouri minnows".
TIP#1 Use a "spin cast" reel fishing with a light weight graphite rod with 6-12# test line. (As a rule of thumb, most crappie fisherman use 6-8lb test line)
Tip#2 Purchase some "Cajun Red 6 -12lb test line for your crappie fishing rig.(you can use higher test ratings with this line because red is almost invisible to crappie in the water.)
TIP#3 Get some "Missouri minnows" (use when you have the wives and kids in the boat) You don't catch as many fish but it easier for the youngsters to use.
Tip#4 Use crappie fishing jigs with the head weighing from 1/64" oz up to 1/4 ounce, but no bigger.
TIP#5 Use crappie fishing jigs.
Tip#5a use plastic crappie fishing jig parts commonly referred to as "tubes" in the color of green, yellow and white
Tip#5b Find a very small crappie jig that has a small minnow attached. Make sure the top is black and the bottom is silver. Also check to make sure the tail is very flexible so the jig will get plenty of action in the water.
Tip#5c Hair wrapped jig are hard to fine, but if you find one make sure you purchase it. They work great on your crappie fishing rig.
Tip#5d When you purchase jig heads look for yellow heads and black eyes. The tail shoud be black except for the tail should be yellow.
Tip#6 The colder the water gets the smaller the line test you should use. Also water can see better in colder water so use 4lb test line in colder water temperatures.
Tip#7 Use spring loaded floats (bobbers,corks) That can slide up and down the line so you can easily adjust your fishing depth.
Tip#8 Change your crappie fishing rig by tying 2 or there jigs about 10 inches apart. This gives you the capability to fish at different depths to find your crappie. You can put a weight on your line above the jigs or below the jigs. Try both methods until you start catching crappie.
We sincerely hope these crappie fishing tips will help you on your next fishing trip! have a wonderful day!
Mark Fleagle Webmaster. 30+ Years Of Fishing Experience Expert Author At Ezinearticles.com. Click This Link To Find Out More About crappie fishing rig
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