Crappies are a type of panfish, they are silvery with black spots. Crappies are basically of two types; the black and white crappies They tend to be more aggressive and defensive than the other types the panfish family, hence the tendency to attack or bite anything that will try to come near them or near their nest. They are also more energetic and can bend or even break a weak fishing pole. This aggressiveness is therefore their weakest point for any angler, as they will bite the hook as soon a they see it near them. They are more active during the spring season as this is their time of spawning, hence you will end with more of them during this time.
Like any other fish type, it is difficult to find a school of Crappies in the open water unless on rare occasions when they are moving. This therefore means that, most of the crappies will be found near the shore unless during the summer season when they will be hiding from the direct sun rays of the summer sun when they will be found in deeper or cooler waters. In spring and most of the fall months, the crappies like hanging around the shore line. This is also because, it is at the shore line that all floating materials from the water mass are deposited and where there is an increased number insects or bugs falling directly into the waters.
Areas where a tree has fallen into the river or lake can also be a hot-spot for crappies. This is because, as the tree falls, it falls with the insects that were on it before it fell. Fallen trees also tend to attract other insects which fly over to suck the sap that drips from the trunks. This will therefore attract more crappies as they move over to look for more of the insects and bug and to suck on the sap too. Tree also have leaves, which can be edible to many crappies.
When walking along the shore, look out for the crappies’ nests. Throwing in your hook directly o the nest will produce a sudden strike of defense form the crappies. Fishing them from their nest is very easy and fun, but do not fish all of them as they probably have fingerlets which will need to be taken care of. The right bait will work magic, use a small live minnows, because crappies love eating them alot hence will rush immediately they spot one.
The main aim is to make the bait as realistic and natural as possible, if you can’t get minnows use any other that give a more natural look. Crappies have a slight tendency of watching before striking,and if you use a still bait, there is a high possibility that they will just stare at it.
To catch more, you need to be accurate in your timing. You will find more of them during the early morning hours just after sunrise and late in the even just before sunset. When hooking, be gentle or else you will rip off the soft palate of the fish, making the fish escape injured. Crappies are very tasty and fun to fish. They post a challenge which many anglers like to venture through, especially their aggressive nature.
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