09-21-2016, 04:07 PM
Crappie seem to be a bit finicky, but even more than finicky is the way they bite. Super soft. In fact, if you use too heavy of gear, you'll likely get a number of bites that you don't even know about.
My ideal crappie setup would be a 6-8 foot fast action UL rod with 5 lb or less test of high quality line. Tie a crappie jig on that setup. I generally like to use 2 jigs. With the bottom one being a 1/8 oz or so and then a smaller one above that. Red and white is a pretty standard color, but it is good to experiment with other colors too.
Go to the narrows and look for the stacked up boats. Politely work in with them if you can. Most people won't mind if you are friendly, cautious, and courteous.
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My ideal crappie setup would be a 6-8 foot fast action UL rod with 5 lb or less test of high quality line. Tie a crappie jig on that setup. I generally like to use 2 jigs. With the bottom one being a 1/8 oz or so and then a smaller one above that. Red and white is a pretty standard color, but it is good to experiment with other colors too.
Go to the narrows and look for the stacked up boats. Politely work in with them if you can. Most people won't mind if you are friendly, cautious, and courteous.
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