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"Many anglers start packing up their rods and reels and begin storing them away in the fall. This
is a shame because crappie fishing can be just as productive in the fall as it is in the spring. In fact, it can even
be more fun and productive because there are fewer people out on the lakes and rivers making noise and scaring off the crappie.
This means fewer distractions, less competition and better results for each fishing trip."
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One thing that discourages anglers from fishing for crappie in the fall is the fact that
they are more scattered out during this time of year than at any other time. This makes them a little harder to find. They
are also more unpredictable so you may have to work a little harder but this just makes it more of a challenge and more rewarding.
In the fall the water temperature eventually becomes the same at all depths and the oxygen levels
are higher so the crappie could be at any depth at any given time. This makes finding the crappie the hardest thing for the
crappie fisherman to do.
However, don't let this discourage you. With a few fall crappie fishing
techniques you can increase the number of crappie that you reel in during any fishing trip.
Techniques
for Fall Crappie Fishing
Fall crappie fishing techniques include a variety of things such
as knowing what types of baits work the best. Everyone will agree that crappies are most attracted to minnows. In the fall
when they are preparing for the long winter months ahead they will be searching for this food source.
When using artificial lures it is suggested that you stay under three inches in length. In most areas a one or two inch artificial
minnow would work the best. You can also catch crappie with worms and crayfish. If you do use live bait make sure you keep
it in a cooler and try to keep them as lively as possible for the best results.
You can catch crappie
anytime during the day or night but the most productive times are usually at night. This is because the fish feed more aggressively
during the late evening to early morning hours. Using an artificial light to draw the crappie to your position is a great
technique used for night fishing.
The light attracts insects and bait fish that will in turn attract
the crappie and draw them in your direction.
If you are fishing in an area where the visibility is
low you can receive the best results with lures that make sound. These will cause vibrations in the water that will attract
the crappie or you can use something with a strong odor.
When fishing in clear water crappie plugs,
small jigs, bladebaits and spoons work very well. As a general rule jigs and minnows are normally the best to use. Sometimes
combining these two together will attract the crappie much faster than using them alone, especially in the fall.
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Author: Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best
crappie fishing information possible.
Welcome to the Most Comprehensive Crappie Fishing Site on the Web!
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