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    Black crappie is abundantly stocked in many lower elevation, "urban" reservoirs, lakes, and ponds across the state however most of these do not sufficiently freeze over during the winter. They are easy enough to catch in the winter if you do have the opportunity. They will hit micro jigs and small spoons tipped with wax worms or meal worms. Best colors are black or white. They will usually be around 10 to 15 feet deep near structure like docks or wind breaks.

    Crappies have a soft, fleshy mouth, and they are frequently referred to as "paper mouths." Because of the soft membrane near the jaw, anglers should be very careful when setting the hook and handling crappie. Setting the hook with too much force will only tear the mouth and result in lost fish.

     


    Water temperature is a factor in catching crappie. You can catch crappie in cold water. They bite better as the water temperature approaches sixty degrees.


    Early season crappie can be found not to far from their spawning grounds. Find a large flat with brush and/or trees then look for a drop-off nearby. More then likely this is where they will be.

     

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The use of light lines and tackle is very important when fishing for Crappie. There are times when using 2-4-lb. test line, you still cannot feel them strike. If you suspect your bait has been taken, you apply a little pressure to the line and this will usually make the fish run.

It is also very important to have your drag set somewhat to the loose side, because as we all know you can jerk the hook right through their mouths if your drag is set to tight. Crappies are one of our most frequently caught Panfish and they are exceedingly popular.

 

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Where are they?

Environmental conditions vary widely from one lake to the next. The most productive season for crappie fishing is during spring when fish movements are related to spawning. This will normally occur sometime in May when the water temperature ranges from 58 to 68 degrees F. Locating fish during the pre-spawn/spawn period will produce excellent stringers of fish.

 

During early spring, crappies move into shallow water areas where the water temperature is rising rapidly. When the water temperature is right, males move into the shallows near spawning sites and build bowl-shaped nests over gravel, sand, or even muck substrates. Spawning takes place near the base of vegetation stands, so look carefully for emerging vegetation.

Look for spring crappie near inlets, adjoining marshes, canals and marinas. Spawning crappie is generally found in coves or near the dam. In large reservoirs springtime crappie frequently congregate close to submerged structure.

 

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fishin4crappie tips, CD's and jigs
614 Greenbriar RD
Fairfield, AL 35064
ph: 205-923-0814