| If you plan on going live bait fishing on a regular basis | | | | can notice the very slightest of crappie hits. You also |
| for crappie it is a good idea to stock your tackle box | | | | do not want the crappies to feel any line resistance |
| with only the tackle you will need to make your | | | | when they take your live bait presentation. |
| crappie live bait fishing rigs. If you plan on only fishing | | | | If you plan on fishing for crappies with any crappie |
| crappie minnows than your tackle box may be quite | | | | jigs that you plan on tipping with live bait then you |
| small. But if plan on tipping artificial crappie jigs and | | | | will need at least a selection different plain jigs in |
| spinners then you're your tackle box and size will be | | | | various sizes, from 1/64 ounce to 1/16 ounce. Have |
| much bigger. | | | | at least a quantity of 5 each of the different sizes. |
| To start with if you plan on fishing for crappie with a | | | | You will be able to cast the smaller jigs if you add a |
| live bait such as small fathead crappie minnows then | | | | bobber. |
| you will need a nice assortment of crappie Aberdeen | | | | You also will need to keep a spool of 4 to 8 pound |
| gold hooks ranging in size from number 4 through | | | | test line in your tackle box for situations were you |
| number 1. Have at least 10 of each on hand. If you | | | | are fishing with ultra light crappie fishing tackle. You |
| plan on fishing larger crappie minnows such as shiners | | | | should also have a spool of 15lb test line in case you |
| then you will need 1/0 to 2/0 Aberdeen gold hooks. | | | | find an area to fish heavy brush or weed cover. It |
| Again keep a minimum of 10 each on hand. | | | | better to bend your Aberdeen hooks then break |
| You will need a variety of crappie fishing bobbers | | | | your line in these situations. A good quick fishing knot |
| that are designed to fish at a certain depth. You will | | | | to use when you are crappie fishing is the Palomar |
| need small fixed depth bobbers, I use a Styrofoam | | | | knot. And this knot works well for any test line you |
| bobber that slides on your line and then you put a | | | | will use. |
| small wooden stick at the top of the bobber to keep | | | | Another very useful piece of crappie fishing tackle |
| the line from sliding through. You can move the | | | | that works great for brushy or thick weed areas is |
| bobber up and down the line you need to remove | | | | the safety pin spinner and you should have a t least |
| the stick first, then replace it once you are at your | | | | an assortment of 5 each in your tackle box. They |
| desired depth. | | | | are easy to use and assemble directly your existing |
| Or if you are fishing suspended crappies at deeper | | | | crappie jigs. They not only ad some flash to your |
| depths you will need an assortment of slip bobbers. | | | | crappie live bait presentation but they also make |
| Slip bobbers come in a assortment of different sizes | | | | your crappie fishing rig weedless. The safety pin |
| and shapes. One of my favorite types for suspended | | | | spinner bait is also a good way to get the crappies |
| crappie is a pencil shaped slip bobber. Make sure you | | | | attention on a slow fishing day. Remove any plastic |
| size your slip bobber to the size of the live bait you | | | | from your jig and slide on a fathead crappie minnow |
| plan on fishing with, and the sinker size you intend to | | | | and let the spinner bait do its work. |
| use. If you are fishing deep water you will need more | | | | Well folks that concludes our article about crappie live |
| weight to get you bait down to the desired depth | | | | bait fishing tackle. We sincerely hope you use our |
| quickly. As a result you will need a larger slip bobber. | | | | fishing information on your next fishing trip Good |
| You want your slip bobber to just barely stay afloat | | | | Luck! |
| with your live bait and sinker attached so you you | | | | |