Bait fishing for crappie using crank baits is probably one of the
most seldom used method of catching crappie. One of the best places and
time to use crank baits for crappie is when they are feeding on schools
of threadfin shad, and gizzard shad.
The best size crank baits
to select when bait fishing for crappie are 1 1/4" to 3 1/2" size crank
baits. It is not uncommon when the crappie are in a feeding frenzy to
hook a few double catches of crappie at the same time. When you make
your selection make sure you select a crank bait lure that has a rattle
built into it. The vibration really attracts crappie. You also want to
match the color of your crank bait to the color of the bait fish that
the crappie are feed on, or as close as you can get. For example if you
are following the shad schools catch a few shad to check their size and
color. Also you should try to match the movement of your crank bait
when you are bait fishing as close as you can to the movement of the
bait fish the crappie are feeding on. Here again watch the shad as they
move through the water and try to set your crank bait to move the same
as close as you can.
Crank baits work great in the spring during
the spawning season. When crappies are on their beds they hit just
about anything that comes close to their nest including crank baits.
Crappie are very active and feeding like crazy because the have been so
inactive during the winter months. Their metabolisms start to crank up
and they are ready to feed. This is a good thing for us crappie
fisherman. The bait fish that the crappie will be feeding on will be
larger because the bait fish will have not spawned yet so there will
not be an abundance of bait fish fry to feed on. Again, another good
reason to use crank baits for crappie.
Other very good spots to
catch crappie with crank baits ar around docks, weed edges, and rock
points. You will need to have a variety of different types of crank
baits. You will want to have some shallow runners, deep divers, and
crank baits that stay suspended. If you can find bait fishing crank
baits that are lip less you will have better luck. Lip less crank baits
can be used in clear or muddied or stained waters. You need to have a
variety of sizes and both floating and sinking lip less crank baits. 1
to 3 inch with 1/12 to 1/2 once weights work he best. Sonic lip less
crank baits work the best because they have a internal rattle built
into them. Crappie are very attracted to vibrations and have very
sensitive hearing.
Well folks that concludes my are article
about fishing for crappie using crank baits. I hope this information is
useful and we wish you the best of luck on your next fishing trip.
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