Fishing Frenzy

There are lots of fishing techniques to catch crappie but searching for some of the best places where the crappie are hiding is important.

There are still many anglers who have been fishing for a while that can really mess this up and that is okay at first. There are some general rules of thumb that we can adhere to when we're trying to look for the best crappie areas.

There are specific times of the year when the crappie are going to hide out in deeper parts of a lake. There are many starting points to look but one of the best when they're not yet hiding to avoid the warm summertime is among the weed beds. Other great places to look for is inside sunken logs, streams, lily pads and other places where they can hide during the day.

Because of this reason, this is where fishermen is going to look for crappie. If you want to know how to catch big crappie then being able to pinpoint these crappie hideouts and carefully getting into casting position in order not to startle the crappie is the first step. The crappie is somewhat active during the spring and autumn, so a jig that's moving fast, a cork, or a bob with a minnow will be wonderful for the angler.

When in the summertime, anglers will want to definitely check out for crappie in shaded areas that are very near to deeper waters. Looking under docks and bridges are good places to look along with the typical cover they prefer. You will have more chances of success from dusk to dawn, especially in the summer since the fish love to feed after the dark.

You can search for crappie in streams and rivers that have trees that have fallen and those snags that are in the banks. In some instances, you can even catch some bass and trout in these areas. So don't be too hard because you'll definitely catch something else other than a crappie.