Basic Crappie Fishing Tips

• Crappies are very much a school fish-so it is usually "feast or famine" for fisherman. Sn\low trolling is a good way to locate them.

• Summer crappies may be located in and around weedbeds or near bull rushes providing the water is 6' deep or more.

• Fall and winter Crappies seek deepter water, sometimes as much as 30' or 40' down.

• Crappies have a relatively small mouth; use minnows or small jigs baited with tiny minnows.

• Crappie mouths are tender, carry a landing net for the big "slabs".

• Crappies usually bite with a delicate touch. If a bobber is used, be sure it is the "pencil" type or small enough that it will respond to the slightest touch. Watch your bobber very closely for even the slightest movement.

• Crappies are often in the weeds but will sometimes feed just above them. they can be effectively fished at these times with a fly rod or with a spinning rod, bobber and live bait-with only about a foot and one-half of line between the bober and the minnow.

• Crappies will feed almost anytime of the day or night.