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Black Crappie trick
Don Schnable
June 7, 2014
Bull Shoals - Freshwater Fishing Report
Know the Species The more you
know about the black crappie the easier
it will be to locate them and reel in a
nice catch. Learn their feeding habits
and where they can be found during each
season.
For instance, during spawning season
they are close to the shallows. Here
they will search for structures to lay
their eggs. In the colder months they
will be found in the deeper waters.
Everything will affect the way the
crappie takes the bait, even the
temperature of the water. They will move
slower and be less active in the cooler
waters.
They have great eyesight anytime but
they can see even better in cold or
clear water.
Therefore, you may need to use a smaller
line or make sure the hook is not
exposed when fishing in clear or cold
water. Otherwise, they may get spooked
and swim away. They can be found at the
same depth throughout the water so once
you find where they are located try to
continue fishing at that depth. The
crappies do move around a lot so once
you stop getting bites it would be best
if you go ahead and move to a new area.
Keep in mind the black crappie has a
very thin mouth, hence the nickname
papermouth.
Due to this fact, you may need some
practice learning how to set the hook
without pulling it all the way through
the mouth. If this happens not only will
you lose the catch but it causes
excessive damage to the fish that could
have been avoided. Try using a slight
snap of the wrist to set the hook and
this should provide enough force to hook
the fish but not tear all the way
through.
Target Species:
Crappie
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