You would be amazed by the number of crappie that getaway from you and you don't even realize it. This is not isolated to just certain parts of
the country it happens all over every time crappie fisherman don't use some basic crappie fishing tips that are needed to be successful. We have complied a few of
the most important tips below.
TIP#1 Use a line that blends in with the water. The cleaner the water, the more you need to camouflage
your line(use a color that matches the water).
TIP#2 Don't try and "muscle" the fish after you set the hook...unless you want to brag about
the fish lips hanging on your hook.(you can sit around and speculate how big the "rest of the fish" was!) Instead, you've got to wait to set the hook. Crappie like to
swim a little before trying to swallow... give it a few seconds, then give a quick jerk to set the hook. Once that's done , it is a give and take process to tire the crappie
out. Don't ever pull hard. This one of the most important crappie fishing tips you will learn.
TIP#3 recommend using a net to bring them into
the boat or shore. Why risk separating the fish and his lips while you pull them out of the water?
TIP#4 Use a rod with a lot of action. Set
the drag so that you can give a little line before you rip the fish's mouth off. If all you get is are fish lips, you might have your drag set too tight. Just loosen it
up.
TIP#5 I Can't emphasize enough, you need to wear your hooked crappie out before you bring it in the boat. This is one of the top
crappie fishing tips you will ever learn. If you set your drag very light you will have to fight your fish for a while. You should be able to wear him out in a few minutes
with your drag set very light. It is basically a give and take approach. Once your fish is worn out is very easy to get him in your net.
