| Crappie fishing is a sport that the whole family can | | | | looking for an experience, or to catch a large number |
| enjoy. Crappie remain small, typically around 8 to 12 | | | | of Crappie, you may want to consider visiting these |
| inches, and weight about a pound. Crappie, unlike other | | | | places first. |
| types of fish, do not struggle once they are caught on | | | | Essential Equipment Needed When Fishing For Crappie |
| a hook. Because of the nature of Crappie, young | | | | While there are thousands of different types of fishing |
| children, senior citizens, and avid fisherman alike are | | | | equipment available, you will only need the basics to |
| able to catch and reel in Crappie. | | | | catch Crappie. |
| There are actually two species of Crappie, | | | | Bait |
| distinguishable by there color, spot patterns, and dorsal | | | | Nothing will work better for Crappie fishing then the |
| fins. Primarily you will find Black Crappie in the northern | | | | bait that the fish on a daily basis. Crappie will always |
| regions, but you may come across a White Crappie | | | | respond to the bait they know before responding to |
| as well. Black Crappie's spots will be randomly placed, | | | | artificial bait. The first thing you must do is find out |
| while White Crappie will have vertical bands of spots. | | | | what the Crappie in your area eat. While minnows is |
| The most noticeable characteristic is the dorsal fins, | | | | always your best bet, there may be a more |
| Black Crappie with have either 7 or 8, and White | | | | predominate bait fish in the water, such as shad. |
| Crappie will have 6. | | | | Contact your local government or wildlife/outdoors |
| Black Crappie prefer warmer water then their White | | | | office, as they can typically help. |
| Crappie counterparts, as well as many other types of | | | | While frozen bait is available and will work, when using |
| fish. You will be able to find them in Southern Canada, | | | | real bait, the best way to catch crappie is to use live |
| and in the Great Lakes Region. Generally, you will not | | | | bait. By placing the live bait on the hook through the |
| find any type of Crappie in central or northern Canada. | | | | rear body near the tail, live bait will live for a small |
| If you are thinking about fishing in Canada, you may | | | | amount of time after being placed on the hook. This |
| want to consider fishing in the water around Georgian | | | | allows the bait to move and swim, attracting the |
| Bay and in Lake Simcoe. You can find these waters | | | | crappie. |
| around the Ontario Canada Area. The Crappie in | | | | If you do not prefer to use live bait, a variety of |
| these waters are extremely over populated. If you are | | | | artificial weight is also available. |