Crappie fishing :Crappie Catching Areas That Are Productive!

By Ady Calow | May 21, 2009

crappie catching

Old School Crappie Fishing Family Secrets

If you are a beginner or experienced crappie fishing angler it doesn’t matter. Even the most experienced fisherman do their home work before they try fishing new and unfamiliar waters, or they won’t be catching any crappie. It is very important when you are a recreational fisherman to have a good edge so you are not wasting any of your precious time when you are out on the water.

#1 Experienced Crappie Anglers in the south always follow the Threadfhin Shad ( Dorosoma petenense ) because they know that is where the big crappie will be. You need to check with your local state department of natural resources because these shad do not live in the crappie habitat areas. Here’s the following areas you will find them: West of the Appalachian mountains , north to Kentucky, west to East Texas, south to the Rio Grand drainage, and east to Florida. Also California and Arizona have introduced these crappie bait fish to their large reservoirs. You will find the Threadfhin Shad ( Dorosoma petenense ) typically where there is a noticeable current and they will stay in the upper 5 feet of water, so set all your crappie fishing rigs accordingly.

#2 Look for small ponds and water impoundments that are adjacent to main bodies if water that have a defined access to the main watershed area. These area are the prime feeding grounds for hungry crappie. When you find these areas look for isolated stumps, and sunken trees, also fish around the perimeter of this area, and any significant drop off in depth may hold crappie.

#3 One of the best and easiest crappie fishing locations to find is a isolated stump or sunken tree. You should never pass up one of these areas if you are fishing from the bank or fishing from a boat, because these areas always hold a good population of crappie.

#4 If you live in the south never pass up Cypress trees because they will definitely hold good populations of crappie sometime during the year. These areas are very productive for catching crappie. In the spring time fish the cypress located in shallow shoreline areas. In the winter and summer fish the cypress trees that are located near deeper water, where the crappie have a easy access to the deeper water.

#5 Don’t overlook man made fish shelters and attractors. Check with your local state department of natural resources to find maps to these areas. Now the next time your out looking for the ultimate crappie catching hole use this crappie fishing information to your advantage! Good Luck On Your Next Fishing Trip!

Mark Fleagle is an Expert Author At Ezinearticles.com. and has over 30 years of fishing experience who has written 100’s of useful fishing articles. Would you like to max out your catch on your next fishing trip? Blow your fishing buddies out of the water and get your bragging rights today! Also don’t forget to get your free copy of “78 Fishing Discoveries Unleashed” http://www.oldfishinghole.com

Click Here For More Information About crappie fishing information

Related Articles

Leave a Comment

If you would like to make a comment, please fill out the form below.

Name (required)

Email (required)

Website

Comments

© 2008 Great Outdoors - Activities For The Great Outdoors, - Theme | Privacy | Disclaimer | Terms | Contact | Outdoor Resources