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Top 10 Crappie Tube Jigs

Top 10 Crappie Tube Jigs

Author: Daniel Eggertsen

As is the case with most fishing products, stating what is and what is not the "top" anything really opens up a can of worms that you can NOT fish with! The best bet for guiding you in a positive direction as far as using tube jigs for catching crappie, is to tell you why they work, what to look for in a crappie tube jig, and give you some examples of the types of crappie tube jigs many anglers find effective, productive and easy to use.

The following is a short list of several popular and effective crappie tube jigs you can take a look at if you are in the market for tube jigs to take with you the next time you are going out to catch some crappie.

Crappie Fly Fishing - Can You Catch Crappie That Way?

Crappie Fly Fishing - Can You Catch Crappie That Way?

Author: Daniel Eggertsen

Are you a fan of fly fishing wondering if you can catch crappie that way? Or maybe you are an avid crappie fisherman and want to know of new methods and techniques for catching these favorite fish. Either way, crappie fly fishing is becoming more and more popular and if you're interested, you can learn how to do it for yourself.

Crappie are some of the easiest and most popular fish to fish for in the United States. There are two main species: the white crappie and black crappie and both types are found in different parts of the country.

Crappie Fishing Pole

Crappie Fishing Pole

Author: mark fleagle

How to stream line your crappie fishing poles without spending a lot of money.

When your crappie fishing it is very important to have the right crappie fishing equipment or you probably will go home empty handed. Don’t you hate it when everyone around you seems to know how to catch crappie but you don’t? You think you have purchased all the right equipment and rigging but you just can’t seem to increase your catch. Yes everyone seems to know what to use but you , well until know. The following crappie fishing rigging | equipment has been tried and proven to catch crappie, and the best thing about you won’t have to spend an arm and leg to get them.

poles that telescope for crappie fishing : price range: 10$ to 30$

How to Fish Crappie "holes" Secret Fishing Method of the Past!

Author: mark fleagle

Old School Crappie Fishing Family Secrets

Crappie hole Amazing results!

A crappie hole can be anywhere, even in shallow water where you would never think crappie would be hiding. A crappie hole is actually a "hole" in the ground located in shallow water areas. You will find crappie in some of the strangest places. Gators holes are often great crappie holes. The average gator will dig a hole 12ft by 12ft . They will also mound up dirt walls entangled with Lilly pad roots, which are excellent hiding places for crappie.

In the Midwest and other areas of the county it may be a spot where a tree was removed,or died and rooted away, or a dip or pocket in the surface bottom, especially in muddy or muck bottoms.

Information on Crappie Fishing For Beginners

Information on Crappie Fishing For Beginners

Author: Daniel Eggertsen

Why is Crappie such a popular game fish for avid fisherman? Well, there are a number of characteristics that make this fish one of the most popular fish among avid fisherman.

Crappie fishing is literally a sport for all ages. Any fisherman knows that Bass and Stripers put up such a fight that a small child or weaker adult may just simply not be able to get the fish in. But on the other hand, Crappie are often so gentle that you may have caught them before you even realize it. Because of the behavior of Crappie, no fancy equipment is needed. A simple cane pole, lightweight fishing pole, or even your son's Snoopy pole will catch a Crappie. If the experience of catching fish is what you crave, the crappie will put up a small, but admirable fight with a lightweight pole.

Crappie Fishing in Texas - How to Catch Crappie in Texas - Best Spots, Tactics, Tips

Crappie Fishing in Texas - How to Catch Crappie in Texas - Best Spots, Tactics, Tips

Author: Daniel Eggertsen

Crappie fishing is very popular in many states all across the nation and Texas is no exception. Crappies can be found gathered together in large groups called fish schools. Once you locate a school of crappie you should be able to reel in your limit fairly quickly. The lakes, rivers and reservoirs located in Texas provide the perfect environment that is excellent for crappie, which is one of the reasons this species of fish are so plentiful in this state.

Fall Crappie Fishing Techniques

Fall Crappie Fishing Techniques

Author: Daniel Eggertsen

Many anglers start packing up their rods and reels and begin storing them away in the fall. This is a shame because crappie fishing can be just as productive in the fall as it is in the spring.

In fact, it can even be more fun and productive because there are fewer people out on the lakes and rivers making noise and scaring off the crappie. This means fewer distractions, less competition and better results for each fishing trip.

One thing that discourages anglers from fishing for crappie in the fall is the fact that they are more scattered out during this time of year than at any other time. This makes them a little harder to find. They are also more unpredictable so you may have to work a little harder but this just makes it more of a challenge and more rewarding.

Walleye Fishing Jig - Casting, Vertical Jigging Tips and Methods

Casting Jigs For Walleye

No other artificial walleye lure will catch walleyes as consistently as a lead head jig designed specifically for the walleye. If you think about it, there is an excellent reason the walleye jig is so universal. Walleye spend the majority of there time on the bottom of what ever type of water they are located in.

Among the most versatile of artificial lures for walleye , a walleye jig can be fished many different ways.You can cast from and anchored or drifting boat, jig vertically for walleye while drifting with the wind or current, or troll slowly while bumping the jig along the bottom. And, you can fish a walleye jig plain when the walleyes are biting, or you can tip it with live bait when the fishing is slow.

Casting walleye fishing jigs

Walleye Fishing Jig - Casting & Retrieve Jigging Tips to Success!

When you start fishing with walleye fishing jigs, you need to develop a keen sense of touch and concentration. Walleyes are finicky biters and you may feel anything from a sharp tap, or you may just see your line start to go tight slowly. An active walleye will inhale a walleye jig as they swim, then they will exhale the water back through their gills. The sucking action by a walleye will produce a sharp tap sensation so immediately, set the hook. Many times when walleyes are not actively feeding they will just put their mouth over the jig. All you will see is your line start to move slightly! Set the hook!

Newbie walleye fisherman go home empty handed many times because they fail to set the hook correctly. Manny beginners make the mistake of waiting for a sharp tap or strike on their walleye fishing jig like if they were fishing for other game fish with a crankbait. Key Walleye tip: Walleyes will hit your jig when it is sinking not on the upward and forward movement.

Trout Fishing Tips For Rivers

Anyone who has spent any time fishing for trout knows that one of the best places to fish for these multi colored beauties are rivers, especially small to medium sized rivers. In this article I will list 3 trout fishing tips for rivers. These tips will make any trout angler more efficient and effective. These tips were originally taught to me more than 25 years ago by my best friends' father. A man I've always considered a trout fishing master of sorts. Kind of like the Mr. Miyagi of trout fishing, if you will.

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