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