I live in the mid-atlantic. I hear early spring is a great time to fish for this speceis. Can u catch them with worms? What type of rigs should I use? And what part of the lake. Also what is the technique?
2007-03-24 11:48:52 · 8 answers · asked by NewYorkSports 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
I live next to a big lake with tons of people that go there, me and a whole bunch of my buddys go there. We tried to catch fish for a couple of days didnt catch one. So we hired a guide and he showed us what was hitting and where and what to do for like 100 dollars. After that we hit a fish ever couple of minutes and it was the best investment we ever made now every year we go to the same spots and use the same thing and dominate the fish. I really recomend that.
For me I live in the midwest. The said that Crappies normally hit on jigs( in this lake bright yellow with 2 white lines going down it.) with jig head hooks. Casting next to the shore about 10 feet out 3-6 ft down. There is no really technique persue just reel it in and maybe flicker your pole a diffrent way
2007-03-26 07:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Live minnows are hands down the best bait fished under a float about 18 to 36 inches depending upon water depth. Fish generally will not go down to get bait but feed on bait at or above their level so do not get to deep. White or yellow jigs work well for me but others prefer a chartreus rubber jig. Crappie will bite worms but they are not prime bait. My all time favorites through are a medium beetle spinner in white with a black head and red spot and the silver Mepps spinner in #1. I like these because I can work a shore line until I find the fish. Some people like to get a long stiff rod and walk along the shore or work the brush in atub or boat and simply drop thier jigs inot every nook and cranny. This is a very productive method if you want to work at it.
In spring crappie move to shallow waters to feed and to get ready for spawning. They tend to gather near submerged brush or other structure. The rip rap rocks along earthen dams also are favorite area for some reason. I have been told they feed on aquatic insects in the brush but I know small fish hide in rocks and dense brush and the big fish go where the little fish are. Others say that it is the shade the crappie seek above all and I have caught them along shady river banks below dams.
They may bite at any time they are in the area but most success is found at and after dark and in early morning.
2007-03-24 20:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by cold_fearrrr 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A fish finder is of the essence, because crappie run in schools and once they are located your in the GREEN. Fishing submerged trees and brush are the ideal spots. Crappie will hang suspended in the trees and a live minnow or crappie jigs (optional bobber) are the ticket. In my opinion Crappie along with Walleyes are the beat eatin' freshwater fish around (know I'll ruffle some feathers with that statement ;) ). Hope this helped out a little...
2007-03-25 13:26:59 · answer #3 · answered by FishSteelhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minnows, jigs, Road Runners are most used. They will take a worm but prefer minnow-looking baits. Fish in the back of coves and near timber or brush in shallow areas. Later, crappies move into deeper water but related to sunken brush piles or trees. Maybe check if your lake had sunken brush piles or other sunken objects specifically to attract crappies. A lot of lakes have this.
2007-03-24 19:56:50 · answer #4 · answered by Baked n Blended 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you do not have to have any fancy special crappie poles or anything like that. i would recommend an ultra light pole with about 5 pound test for crappie. Use a cork and a live minnow or use a jig with a curly tail grub. Fish the lake's structure for crappie-Trees that have fallen in,stick ups, or rocks.When crappie are on there beds Fish close to the shore that is where they will be. Good Luck
2007-03-24 22:30:35 · answer #5 · answered by Blaizer35 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i personally have never done much with worms,not saying they dont work.
i prefer minnows as live bait for crappie.
they sell crappie poles with reels at bass pro.wally marshall is the brand name.
besides live bait u can try a jig with a bobber tied above it and kind of pop it on the water,good technique
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2007-03-24 19:37:53 · answer #6 · answered by 'HUMVEE' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well your in luck i just got back 30 min. ago from fishing. I caught 3 white crappie on a yellow trebel hook rooster tail,
I also caught some bass.
2007-03-25 00:54:05 · answer #7 · answered by America's Team is back!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a map that shows and explains locations for Spring Crappie you should look at this link for In-Fisherman.
http://www.in-fisherman.com/magazine/exclusives/if0503_SpringCrappie/
2007-03-24 19:46:04 · answer #8 · answered by exert-7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋