Have you tried crappie fishing? Well you should, this is some of the best fun you'll ever have on the water. Crappie owe a lot of their popularity to the fact that they are good to eat and relatively easy to catch when you know how. The two species of crappie (black and white crappie) are pretty similar and seem to have no difficulty in breeding prolifically. However, there may be limits on catches in some areas but basically you can get a good days fishing with plenty to take home for an immediate, delicious meal and with plenty left over to put into the freezer.
The whole family can enjoy the experience because with the right know how you are pretty much guaranteed to catch fish no matter what age the anglers are. The favorite bait seems to be little minnows or if you prefer, a lure that looks like a minnow can be used. Using a light line at the right depth will have you pulling them in one after the other. One little trick you can use to catch crappie is to place your baited line just above the school of crappie. The reason being that with their eyes on top of there heads that's the direction they are looking. Works like a charm.
The inland waters of the USA and Canada are home to the crappie and one of the favourite times of the year for catching them is around the Christmas period when the weather is cooler. You can fish day or night but the night fishing can be better because you can use a light to attract the bait fish which in turn attracts the crappies.
All in all, Crappie fishing is a great experience for young and old with the bonus of a great feed from a very tasty fish. This can be a wonderful family pastime where every member, experienced or complete novice can delight in the exhilaration of actually catching a fish.
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