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Catching Crappie

About Crappie

Crappies eat most anything that resembles their wide variety food of sources, as long as it is small enough for them to get in their mouth. Most of all they love to feed on minnows and other small fish. So most crappie lures are designed to imitate minnows or bait fish. Follow the seasonal movements of crappie to determine where to find them and how to catch them.

Black Crappie

Black Crappie

Black crappie are typically found in deeper, cooler waters. They are known for their distinctive black mottled patterns and their preference for submerged vegetation or woody cover. Anglers targeting black crappie often use techniques such as vertical jigging, casting with small jigs or minnow imitations, or fishing with live bait near structures.

White Crappie

White Crappie

White crappie are known for their silvery coloration and softer vertical stripes. They are more tolerant of warm water and can be found in shallower areas with less cover. White crappie are often found near submerged brush, fallen trees, or rocky shorelines. Anglers targeting white crappie in lakes often use similar techniques as with black crappie, such as jigging or using live bait.

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Crappie Jigs & Lures


CRAPPIE JIGS

Jigs for crappie fishing
Jigs For Crappie.

Effective depth:
1' to 40'

Recommended line test:
2# to 6#

Ideal conditions:
Use crappie jigs in light weights, 1/16 oz to 1/64 oz. for all depths, water conditions and seasons. An ideal speed for trolling is about 1.2 miles per hour. Use the GPS on a fish finder to monitor speed.


SPINNERS

Spinners for crappie fishing
Spinner For Crappie.

Effective depth:
1' to 6'

Recommended line test:
4# to 8#

Ideal conditions:
Use spinners when crappie are shallow and active. Sample shown is a Blue Fox Flash Spinner, available at Bass Pro Shop®.


SPOONS

Spoons for crappie fishing
Spoon For Crappie.

Effective depth:
8' to 40'

Recommended line test:
6# to 10#

Ideal conditions:
Use small spoons, 1/8 oz to 1/4 oz, when crappie are schooled in deeper water. Sample shown is a PK Lures PK Spoon, available at FishUSA.


LIPLESS CRANKBAITS

Lipless crankbaits for crappie fishing
Lipless Crankbait For Crappie.

Effective depth:
2' to 5'

Recommended line test:
6# to 10#

Ideal conditions:
Use small crankbaits when crappie are active in shallow water. Sample shown is a Blue Fox Flash Spinner, available at Cabela's®.


MINI CRANKBAITS

Mini crankbaits for crappie fishing
Mini Crankbait For Crappie.

Effective depth:
2' to 8'

Recommended line test:
6# to 10#

Ideal conditions:
Use mini crankbaits when crappie are aggressive in shallow water. Sample shown is a BPS XTS Micro Light Mini Crankbait, available at Bass Pro Shop®.


UNDERSPINS

Underspins for crappie fishing
Underspin For Crappie.

Effective depth:
2' to 8'

Recommended line test:
6# to 10#

Ideal conditions:
Use small underspins when crappie are aggressive and schooled in shallow to mid-depth water.


 

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