Easy Artificial Bait Guidelines Crappie Fishing Secrets #4
Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2009
by Mark Fleagle
oldfishinghole.com
Techniques For Crappie Artificial Baits
If you follow these easy crappie fishing guidelines you'll be able to increase your consistency of catching crappie.Once you learn what you need to do in different water conditions you may never go back to using live bait again. Here are some things to keep in mind and do, when using artificial crappie bait. These crappie fishing secrets have been used for generations.
#1.a Look into the body of water you are fishing and if you can 3-4 feet below the surface, the water is considered clear and you will want to use dark colored crappie jigs. In essence, the fish can see "too well" and you want them to focus on the movement of your crappie jig to stimulate them to bite.
#1.b if the water color is darker and you can't see 3-4 feet below the surface use a lighter colored lure so the the crappie can see it. make sure you ad this tip to your artificial crappie baits usage list.
#1.c if the water is muddy or murky you need to use some flash on your crappie jig. Use a 1/2" to 1" blade , tie it above the crappie jig.
Guideline#2 I recommend you use a slip bobber, you can a good one to use is called "Mr crappie and you can purchase them at bass pro shop on-line.The slip bobber is unique because it will not come out of the water when you are jigging for crappie. this is a little used crappie fishing secret form the past.
Guideline#3 Use a "split shot" above the slip bobber to control the depth of the crappie jig. You want to work the depths between 4 and 8 feet. you can do this by readjusting the depth by sliding the "split shot sinker up or down the line until you get to your desired depth. Keep working these depths until you start catching crappie.
Guideline#4 Jerk the rod so that the jig only moves 3-4 inches. Make sure it is real light jerks.
Guideline#5 If You are not catching any fish between 4 to 8ft you will need to change your depth range. It the water is cold you will need to adjust your range deeper, it the water is warmer you need to adjust your range above 4ft to within a foot of the surface. The colder it gets, the deeper you will need to go. The warmer it is, the closer the fish will be to the surface. this is a little used crappie fishing secret.
Well, I hope the guidelines help you improve your crappie jigging success in the future, good luck and good day!
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