WHITE CRAPPIE
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Crappie Description:
Both
Black &white crappie are identical in colors, and they rang
from dark olive to black
on top w/silvery sides & black blotches with striping. Patterns of the dark blotches will not be the same on every
crappie.
Black crappie have spots that are irregular and
scattered.
On the white crappie, these tend to be neatly arranged into
approx. 7 to 9 vertical stripes.
These are a
great winter fish, if you can find them. Find deep
holes and look for piles of brush or debris.
If working a spot, use the "round the clock" method to
find the deep pockets holding fish.
Look ahead for natural landmarks such as a tree that
stands out, a rock, or even a power line.
Cast at 12:00 ahead, then 1:00...and so on. After
one round, take a step 10' to the right or left and do
it again.
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Repeat
until you feel the hit. Remember that crappie have
"paper lips".
You have to set the hook carefully and get them right in
and off the hook.
When you find one, stop there and start fishing the
pocket.
Grab some nightcrawlers if you want to use live bait,
and simply use a jig if they're running low, or just
live-line them if suspending.
By live-lining, your simply putting the nightcrawler on
the hook and casting out.
No weight or snaps/swivels. Free baitin'!
When you get a hit, you feel it instantly this way, and
there is no weight
to pull the bait out of the crappie's mouth. If
using a jig, get a small one (any colors), and grab some
Mr. Twisters.
Purple is the color I always recommend here in our area
reservoirs and lakes. Figure out your color and
set it up on the jig.
Mepps Spinners are also great. Shad darts and a
minnow work great in the spring.
Winter and summer vary, so you need to experiment a bit.
Use
an ultra-light set-up...5 1/2'-6'
rod...light action. Spool a
spinning reel with 4-6lb test...
depending on what you know about
your fishing area.
I go with 6lb when I know there are
big crappie in the area from past
fishing experience.
If new, go with 4lb and work
it right.
That's all you'll normally need and
it's a great fight with that gauge
line.
You have to apply the right pressure
and reel stroke to avoid snapping
off a big one.
So, Just Remember...
Cast Near
Boat Docks
Find the deep
"cool water" pockets
Set Hooks
Carefully
Use
ultra-light gear for best fishing action and
challenge
Look for
brush piles and debris for casting
opportunities
Practice
catch, click, and release. Take a
photo and carefully release the catch back
into the water.
FISHING MAPS and RESOURCES
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National map links can also be found, and topographical maps too.
Also find spoon, hook and rig charts...fish ID charts and more. Just
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