Does the lure look like a baitfish? Crappie prefer minnows, so your lure should resemble one. It should be relatively long and slender. The best all-around length is 1.5 inches, but there are ...

In most situations, crappie gear can be defined by one word: ultralight. Your entire setup will usually consist of lightweight jigs, lightweight line, and a lightweight rod. Let’s start with the ...

So, with that in mind, what is the best bait to use when freshwater ... pike, walleye, and crappie. Anglers wanting to use minnows as bait can catch their own in a minnow trap or cast net if ...

The annual, special crappie “season” at Lake ... Jigs, hand tied, soft plastic or otherwise plus minnows. Bring them all and use what the fish are biting best. I love using jigs because ...