What Size Hook Should I use to Catch Crappie?
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 [...]
Crappie Fishing Year Round
Like many other fish, you’ll want to use different gear and different strategies to catch crappie depending on the time of year. Suppose you take a weekend to go toe-to-fin with your prey in late June to mid-July. This time of year, you’re not going to find crappie just below the surface in the shallow [...]
Crappie Fishing 101
Let’s start with the most basic facts – when we say crappie we’re actually talking about two different species, both closely related members of the sunfish family. These two species are white and black crappie. Black crappie is white or grayish-white in color, with dark gray or black spots which cover their sides. White crappies [...]