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Assorted Tips from some of our www.Crappie.com Visitors:
1)
Jigging is one of my favorite ways of catching crappie. But diff seasons call for
diff techniques. In the winter months I tend to really slow down my jigging.
For the summer months I speed them up. For me green grubs are the best no
matter what season or temperature. Just thought that this would help out
someone. 2)
Previously I contacted my state's (Oregon) fish biologist and was informed this practice
to be illegal here....so check fishing regulations in your area.
Of course, screening glass jugs with minnows in them and submerging them into lakes
to attract crappie or bass is an old (but effective) trick. It is against the law to do this in
Oregon because of the danger of introducing unwanted fish species into waters regu-
lated for trout. This method of fish attraction, however, would be a good trick to keep in
mind.
Mike H.
Grants Pass, Oregon
3)
While similar you should know there are a few other subtle ways to tell
the difference between white and black crappie. Usually a white has 5
to 6 dorsal spines while a black has 7 or 8. Whites typically have
vertical bar markings, while blacks are more spotted. Also, on the
white, the distance from the eye to the front of the dorsal fin is
greater than the overall length of the dorsal fin. On the black crappie
the distance is about equal. There are a few other distinguishing
characteristics, but those are fairly reliable.
4)
When trolling jigs (flat-line) i get oak blooms on the jig. crappie won't hit a bloom. to help keep them off i add the smallest split shot i can find about 12 inches above the jig. it will catch the bloom as it slides down the line to keep it off the jig head. you still have to reel in to clean it off the split shot but not as often. KEVIN D.
5)
I have been crappie fishing all my life and for the past twenty years, I have fished for crappie with only an 8' fly rod, Zebco 33 reel, a small cork and a 1/16 chartreuse and red tube jig. The time of year will determine the depth I fish, but in early spring during the spawning season, I usually fish 18" to 2' deep. A slow retrieve is absolutely essential in catching crappie. Simply cast the cork and jig anywhere along the bank and let it sit for 5 seconds, then give it a quick short jerk. Let is sit again and repeat the same motion. When fishing timber, simply set the jig among the brush and pop the cork out of the water about 1" and let it sit again. If the crappie are there, they are sure to bite. While a have a huge selection of tube jigs, I have found that red and chartreuse work best for me. If the crappie seem to be biting minnows more than jigs, I switch to a red and white. This jigging technique works consistently for me all year long. Until next time, good luck. TB in Texas
6)
If you are on a good weed bed that you know are holding fish don't cast in the middle of that bed.
Work your way in , it keeps you from spooking fish by snags.
Throw a small spinner bait. There are great ones on the market
A small crank Bait. Yo Zuri make great ones.
A small jig on a slip Cork , set at the depth a foot above the snags.
Reapt the first three as you work your way in.
After you have done all this use a small jig and work your way in the weed bed.
Always use line that can bend the hook . Not snap the line.
Line snaping above water sounds like a bb gun , under water a 22 .
Time to go for it , after you have done all this. Gear up use a heavy mono 10 plus , our braided line . Put on the heavy jig and go for it always working your way in.
Thommy
7)
I TROLL FOR CRAPPIE. I USE HAL FLIES AND TUBE JIGS. COLORS VARY TO WATER FISHED AND LIGHTING. I USE A FISH FINDER. I TROLL WITH 7 RODS. I USE 4 FLY RODS WITH SPINNING REELS, 3 REGULAR RODS AND SPINNING REELS. I USE 2 MINI DOWNRIGGERS. I USE A MIN KOTA AUTO PILOT TROLLING MOTOR. I HAVE TWO FLY RODS ON THE BOW, 2 REGULAR RODS IN MID BOAT WITH DOWN RIGGERS, 2 FLY RODS REAR AND ONE REGULAR ROD REAR MIDDLE. I FOUND OUT THAT BY PUTTING CRAPPIE BAIT ATTRACTANT ON THE JIGS, AND PUTTING SOME ON THE TROLLING BALL THAT I USUALLY CATCH 2 TO 4 LIMITS A DAY. I HAVE GOTTEN 100 CRAPPIE WHILE ALL OTHER BOATS ON THE LAKE ONLY GETTING 15 OR SO. THIS TECHNIQUE IS A KILLER. I AM A SPORT FISHERMAN, AND AM TRYING TO BREAK THE STATE RECORD HERE IN FLORIDA. UNLIKE MOST FISHERMEN, I DO NOT LIKE TO EAT CRAPPIE. I ONLY KEEP SOME FOR MY FRIENDS, AND I NEVER KEEP A CRAPPIE UNLESS IT IS AT LEAST 12 INCHES OR LARGER. THE ONLY OTHER TECHNIQUE THAT IS AS GOOD AS MINE IS THE SPIDER TECHNIQUE. I LIKE MINE, BECAUSE THERE'S NOTHING LIKE REELING A GIANT SLAB IN ON A 9 FOOT FLY ROD.... I'VE TOLD A LOT OF PEOPLE ON THE LAKE ABOUT MY TECHNIQUE, BUT NOBODY HAS EVER TRIED IT, BUT ME THAT I KNOW OF...I'M KIND OF GLAD, BECAUSE IF EVERYBODY DID IT, AND KEPT THE FISH THEY CAUGHT, IT WOULD WIPE OUT THE CRAPPIE POPULATION ON THE LAKE. JUST THOUGHT I'D SHARE MY TECHNIQUE.
DAN B. TITUSVILLE, FLA. |
