Crappie Lures
When Crappie fishing, you will have a diversified range of bait available. Your choice of bait should largely depend on the situation you are fishing in. Sometimes fish will only bite a certain type of color of bait, while other times they will bite anything that moves a certain way.
Live bait is by far the best bait available for crappie fishing. Crappie will respond to what they eat on a daily basis. While there is no substitution for live bait the most popular artificial bait is by far the crappie jig.
Thousands of varieties of jigs are available. While some fisherman swear by a certain type, color, or size, the smart fisherman’s tackle box contains a variety. Each unique situation you find yourself in should warrant a different type of jig. It is important to do a little research about your area, so you know what types of jigs the Crappie are hitting on.
Different Types of Jigs
Bodies - The body of the jig comes in a variety of types including rubber, plastic, marabou, hair, rubber bands, floss, tinsel, chenille, and many other types of materials.
Tails - The Jig tails are what creates movement and attracts the Crappie. Jig tales come in a wide range, including curly tails, ripple tails, broad tails and triple tails
Heads - The head is more functional then anything else. Not only does the head have to attract the Crappie (usually by color) but it is also responsible for holding the fishing line, and directing the rest of the jig. Lead heads, floating heads, diving heads and standing heads are just a few types of Jig heads available.
Colors - Fish actually decide what they want to eat by smell and sight. Picking the right color for the situation you are in is essential if you want to catch Crappie. Red, blue, silver, pink, orange, white, green, and clear, just to name a few, are available at your local fishing tackle store.
If you are new to Crappie fishing, or if you are just simply having issues picking from the wide range of Jigs available, you may want to consider purchasing a kit. Kits are typically available anywhere other types of fishing tackle are sold. Kits provide you with several colors, size, shapes, and types. This way, you can try out each type and see what works best for you. Once you have decided on the types you like, you can go back to the store and buy that specific type or color.
Dane Cruz January 5th, 2009, 7:53 pm
What is a good “all around” soft plastic crappie lure?
Speaking in general. Any brand and type would be appreciated!
yasha January 6th, 2009, 12:55 am
crappie aren't too keen on artificial bate.. just use minnows.. their cheap.. if you don't like touching minnows, well then you shouldn't be fishing.
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jim d January 6th, 2009, 12:57 am
real light weight beetle spin with a white tail or chartrusse green
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jm l January 6th, 2009, 12:59 am
Slider fishing grubs. My favorit color is chartreuse junebug, it works everytime, everywhere.
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dreamweaver January 6th, 2009, 1:01 am
Believe it or not try and use gummy bears and candy like that they love it. Wouldn't hurt to use on a beetle spin or jig. Try all colors pink and white is usually hot!!……
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PJ January 6th, 2009, 1:03 am
use a white or yellow-green colored jig made of the down of chicken or bird feathers, very soft… crappie are finicky when it comes to plastic…
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Fishing experience
powerglide51 January 6th, 2009, 1:05 am
I been fishing a bridge for about 20 yrs. I have had real good luck on 2 inch artificial grub worm. Pink, White, Chartrues. Seems better when the water has risen clost to bottom of bridge. I mean really big crappie. On a boat the same colors work but crappie lure is a white straight jig. Maybe a 1/8 or 1/16. i have been doing this for about 20 yrs iin the same spot . This is what i have had lots of luck with.
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