Crappie belong to the centrarchidae family, also known as panfish. Crappie is a popular sport fish in the U.S. and has a large distribution throughout the southeastern, midwestern and eastern states, with a smaller distribution through some… read more
A good selection of crappie jigs will produce fish in a variety of water conditions. It should include subtle choices for picky fish and aggressive jigs for active fish. These jigs are fished using a variety of methods and can be enhanced w… read more
Crappie are a prized game fish because they are relatively easy to catch and can be caught in large numbers. Numerous fishing techniques can be applied to crappie fishing, but jigging is a top producer. Jigs can be used in a variety of crap… read more
Night fishing for crappie requires jigs that are highly visible in the dark. Motion is important, but visibility is the key to success. Jigs with glow-in-the-dark colors are a top choice, but natural colors also can be used. Besides color c… read more
There are a lot of highly rated fishing lakes for crappie in Texas. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, there are 30 that are rated "excellent" for crappie fishing--whether fishing for the white or black variety. Ten of th… read more
Crappie provide ice-fishing anglers consistent action throughout the winter months. Crappie have excellent vision and can see different colors. The color of the jig depends on the type of light in which you are fishing. Deep water has low l… read more
The common crappie is divided into two sub-species: the black crappie and the white crappie. Black and white crappie are found in bodies of water across the United States, including moderate to large streams, river backwaters and medium to… read more
Crappies are a favorite game fish among many anglers. Caught in large lakes and smaller ponds alike, crappie put up one of the best fights around pound for pound. Various rigs are used to present bait and lures in an effort to entice these… read more
Spring and fall offer anglers the best time to fish for crappies. This scrappy relative of the sunfish is coveted for being among the most flavorful of all panfish and for putting up a good fight when hooked. No sophisticated equipment is n… read more
While there are many live baits and lures that will catch crappies in the spring, few rival the fish catching ability of the jig. Since these weighted lures can be fished at a variety of depths and can penetrate down to where the large crap… read more
Crappies are a freshwater fish of which there are two popular kinds- white crappie and black crappie. White crappie have spines and usually prefer cloudier water, whereas black crappie enjoy clear water. They are very common and found in mo… read more
Aside from sunfish, crappies are the most widely distributed fish in Minnesota. Anglers young and old target crappies as much for their fine taste on the table as the simplicity with which they can be caught, especially during the spring. T… read more
Crappie are related to the sunfish family and come in two species--black and white. The black crappie are darker in color and the white are lighter with vertical stripes running down their sides. These fish are not only great fun to catch,… read more
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