How to Catch Crappie
- 1). Check with the game ranger in your area about crappie spawning times. Water temperature triggers it. During spring spawn, the crappie will be in shallow water.
- 2). Locate underwater shelters such as man-made submerged objects or brush piles.
- 3). Rig your fishing pole with ultralight gear (a 2- to 4-pound test line and a long ultralight rod.)
- 4). Bait pole with a jig, live minnow and a stand-up crappie bobber.
- 5). Fish in 5 feet to 18 feet of water.
- 6). Create lots of movement to attract crappie.
- 7). Pull steady when the fish bites.
- 8). Bring it to shore by reeling steadily.
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