Archive for the 'Crappie Fishing Lures' Category

Crappie Fishing Tips: Crappie Fishing with a Crankbait

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

The majority of crappie anglers grow up learning classic crappie fishing, while enjoying cool spring mornings with low fog cover that lingers along the surface before burning away after rigging bobbers and casting minnows into a brush pile and then waiting for a bite.
Recently, I have been enjoying a new way to fish for crappies, [...]

What Color Lures Are Best For Crappie Fishing?

Friday, June 12th, 2009

The right color for lures is something people disagree about. Some think it’s completely irrelevant while others will tell you that it can make the difference between a successful day’s fishing and one which sees you bringing in little to no fish.
Choose the color of your lure depending on the weather and how clear the [...]

What Size Hook Should I use to Catch Crappie?

Friday, June 12th, 2009

This is a question that is commonly asked by novice anglers planning their first crappie fishing excursion. Unfortunately, there is no single right answer to this question, which is why it is almost invariably answered with another question: What are you using for bait?
Minnows call for a #2 light wire Aberdeen hook, since you don’t [...]