How To Choose Crappie Baits
Crappie often bites when no one else is fishing. After all, they are the most overlooked game fish in America. The problem is there are many different "crappie strategies" which lead to success in catching these tasty panfish. There's no consensus on what works best, so don't feel bad if you have picked a crappie fishing strategy that doesn't pan out. What works for some fishermen is certainly not going to work for everyone, but there are a few things all crappie anglers can agree on. First of all, don't be afraid to try something different from time to time. If you've been fishing with jigs and minnows, try a nightcrawler on a slip-sinker next time. If your boat is equipped with an anchor, jig for crappie by slowly dragging the bottom with your rod tip high. The great thing about this technique is that you can cover areas without burning gas or wasting fishing time. Anchoring is also a good way to search for crappie in low-visibility water. Crappie are...