Bama1966
08-25-2008, 10:24 PM
I figured we could start our own thread of fishing tips, if anybody has any tips post away.
http://www.aa-fishing.com/gfx/black-crappie-149.gifBlack Crappie
Prefers deep impoundments with fairly clear to slightly stained water with brush or trees for cover.
http://www.aa-fishing.com/gfx/white-crappie-149.gifWhite Crappie
Prefers warmer, slightly stained to murky water with little or no current with brush or trees for cover.
SPRING
Top Baits: Live Bait, Crappie Jigs & Spinners.
Fish shallow to moderate depths as the crappie move into the shallows for warmer water to begin spawning. Their primary food source is minnows and small crayfish. Try slow drifting and slow moving baits until you catch a fish. Mark the spot and fish it thoroughly as you probably located a school of crappies.
SUMMER
Top Baits: Live Bait, Crappie Jigs and spoons.
Fish shallow in the mornings and evenings and move deeper as the sun rises. "Deep" depends on the overall depth of the lake you are fishing. In some lakes you may need to go as deep as 35 to 45 feet.
FALL
Top Baits Live Bait, Crappie Jigs & Spinners.
Fish shallow to moderate depths in the mornings and evenings. As the crappie migrate deeper during the day move to outside deep structure and use spoons or jigs.
WINTER
Top Baits: Live Bait, Crappie Jigs & Small Worms.
Crappie tend to school deep and have less interest in feeding during the colder months. Deep for white crappie may be a little shallower than for black crappie which may drop as deep as 45 to 55 feet. They are sluggish in cold water, so move your bait very slowly around deep cover and structure. If you locate a deep school, be patient and work slowly.
I use this bad boy during all sesons and have had great luck....
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:IZVGkAi0vmfQ1M:http://crappietales.homestead.com/Purple_Head_with_Luminous_Eyes-Red_Chenille_Body-Chartreuse_Marabou_Tail.jpg
http://www.aa-fishing.com/gfx/black-crappie-149.gifBlack Crappie
Prefers deep impoundments with fairly clear to slightly stained water with brush or trees for cover.
http://www.aa-fishing.com/gfx/white-crappie-149.gifWhite Crappie
Prefers warmer, slightly stained to murky water with little or no current with brush or trees for cover.
SPRING
Top Baits: Live Bait, Crappie Jigs & Spinners.
Fish shallow to moderate depths as the crappie move into the shallows for warmer water to begin spawning. Their primary food source is minnows and small crayfish. Try slow drifting and slow moving baits until you catch a fish. Mark the spot and fish it thoroughly as you probably located a school of crappies.
SUMMER
Top Baits: Live Bait, Crappie Jigs and spoons.
Fish shallow in the mornings and evenings and move deeper as the sun rises. "Deep" depends on the overall depth of the lake you are fishing. In some lakes you may need to go as deep as 35 to 45 feet.
FALL
Top Baits Live Bait, Crappie Jigs & Spinners.
Fish shallow to moderate depths in the mornings and evenings. As the crappie migrate deeper during the day move to outside deep structure and use spoons or jigs.
WINTER
Top Baits: Live Bait, Crappie Jigs & Small Worms.
Crappie tend to school deep and have less interest in feeding during the colder months. Deep for white crappie may be a little shallower than for black crappie which may drop as deep as 45 to 55 feet. They are sluggish in cold water, so move your bait very slowly around deep cover and structure. If you locate a deep school, be patient and work slowly.
I use this bad boy during all sesons and have had great luck....
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:IZVGkAi0vmfQ1M:http://crappietales.homestead.com/Purple_Head_with_Luminous_Eyes-Red_Chenille_Body-Chartreuse_Marabou_Tail.jpg