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Fishing - Three Great Crappie Fishing Tricks

Three Great Crappie Fishing Tricks

When it comes to crappie fishing, there are two ways to fish for them. The first is known as “traditional.” You troll along the shore looking for crappie, cast your rod into the water, and wait. As soon as you feel a little bite, you quickly change direction and try again. This can be a frustrating way to go fishing, but eventually, you will get the hang of it. If you aren’t used to this method, it may be a good idea to give it a shot before moving on to the more modernized ways of fishing for crappie. If …

Fishing - What Is the Best Equipment For Crappie Fishing

What Is the Best Equipment For Crappie Fishing?

What is the best equipment for crappie fishing? You probably want to get the right size rod to catch the largest crappies, but what about fishing line? What pound test should you use? These are all important questions to ask when choosing your equipment. Fortunately, this article will help you answer all of them. Read on for some tips and advice. You will find the right equipment for your fishing needs! Here are a few examples: What do I need for crappie fishing? The essentials of crappie fishing gear include lightweight jigs, a lightweight reel and line, and a heavy-duty …

Fishing - Great Crappie Fishing Lakes in Texas

Great Crappie Fishing Lakes in Texas

If you are looking for the best crappie fishing lakes in Texas, you will find a list of options here. These lakes include: Lake O the Pines, Lake Fork, Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn, and South Texas Plains. If you would like to try catching crappie in these lakes, you can also check out our reviews of these lakes. We hope you find this information helpful! Let us know which of these Texas lakes you prefer! Lake O The Pines If you love fishing for crappies, Lake O’ The Pines is the perfect place to do it. This lake has nice …

Fishing - Topwater Popper Fishing For Crappies

Topwater Popper Fishing For Crappies

If you are thinking about trying Topwater Popper Fishing For Crappie, you’ve come to the right place. These small baits can be a great way to catch large, gamey fish. The trick is to know how to bait them correctly. Read on to learn how to use a Topwater Popper to catch big crappies! This simple tip can turn your next fishing trip into a hit! Topwater poppers When it comes to topwater popper fishing for crappies, you may be surprised to learn that the baits are capable of catching fish of varying sizes. Poppers can be effective in targeting …

Brush Pile Fishing For Crappie

Brush Pile Fishing For Crappie

Why fish for crappie in brush piles? Why use smaller lures? And where can you find brush piles? Let’s examine the answers to these questions. This article will give you the information you need to make the most of your brush pile fishing adventure. Read on to discover more about brush pile fishing for crappie. We’ll also cover some techniques for fishing in brush piles. Why fish crappie in brush piles? If you want to catch crappie in a place where they don’t typically feed, try fishing in brush piles. Brush piles can provide outstanding bites, and can even hold …

Fishing - Using Soft Baits and Plastics For Crappie

Using Soft Baits and Plastics For Crappie

Jigs with soft baits are popular lures for catching crappie. If you are unsure of how to rig a soft bait jig, then read this article! Learn how to rig a soft bait jig correctly. It is the perfect combo for fishing for crappie! Small swimbaits are also excellent choices. The best part about a soft bait rig for crappie is that it is incredibly versatile. Jigs with soft baits are popular crappie lures There are many types of jigs with soft baits available. They can be fished vertically around brush and stumps to draw the crappie to them. Jigging …

Fishing - Crappie Fishing Tips

Crappie Fishing Tips

Here are some great tricks if you want to get more out of your crappie fishing trips. Vertical jigging, rigging with a slip knot, and Maribou jigs are all effective techniques for catching larger crappies. Here are some other techniques to consider as well. Read on to discover the best ones for you! Listed below are some great Crappie fishing tricks: Vertical jigging One great trick for catching crappie is vertical jigging. The technique is similar to that used for ice fishing, but you can do it from a boat or a dock. You need a lightweight line, and you’ll …

Fishing - The Most Popular Freshwater Game Fish of North America

The Most Popular Freshwater Game Fish of North America

The majestic muskie is an impressive top predator found throughout Hudson Bay, Saint Lawrence Bay, the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins. These predators use ambush tactics to attack prey such as yellow perch, gizzard shad, waterfowl, and muskrats; among their meals may also be yellow perch from Hudson Bay itself! White crappie were extensively stocked during the 1930s through 1960s, and now occur in many river drainages (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Program 2018). They are widely distributed, abundant, and beloved among anglers using ultralight spinning tackle. Largemouth Bass The largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) is an angler’s go-to freshwater game …

Fishing - The Caddis Fishing Fly

The Caddis Fishing Fly

The caddis fishing fly is an excellent imitation of a major hatch. It is available in a variety of colors including olive, brown, and tan, and can range in size from a small #12 to a large #20. Though it can mimic any major hatch, trout often reject it on technical streams. The caddis fishing fly Imitates If you’re an avid dry fly fisher, the caddis hatch can be very frustrating. When trout are searching for food, they will often take whatever is easiest, such as the pupae of a caddis fly. If you try to imitate these bugs with …

Fishing - The Royal Coachman Flies For Trout

The Royal Coachman Flies For Trout

The royal coachman fly was first created in the 1830s in England by Tom Bosworth, a British carriage driver, and keen angler. Bosworth tied a white wing pinion onto the fly for wings, originally intended for night fishing. Later, he added a Grey-winged Coachman fly, which looked like a grey caddisfly. Today, this flier is still one of the most popular fly patterns for trout fishing. History of the royal coachman fly The history of the Royal Coachman fly for trout begins in the 1880s when a professional fly dresser named John Haily introduced the new design of a wet-fly …