No clue how to start fishing for crappie but determined to catch one soon

[StronkKnight]

Can't go today or for this weekend for that matter. Annoying

[6poundtest]

I'd also be searching the drop offs around all those points that stick out in to the main body. Edges are often very productive with a slow falling jig just to the deep side of the line.

[StronkKnight]

Found time to go fishing today. No crappie but I got these guys. Used a 1/8th oz jighead with some sort of small triple ripple.


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[CrappiePappy]

Found time to go fishing today. No crappie but I got these guys. Used a 1/8th oz jighead with some sort of small triple ripple.


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Looking at that top pic it appears you were "overhead wrist snap casting" .... your line is wrapped over the end of the rod

*that happens when snapping your wrist forward to cast before the jig has fully loaded the rod, which leaves slack line between the tip and next guide down and the jig flies thru between the rod and slack line.*

[6poundtest]

Looks like a good start, congrats!
Time on the water will result in finding the crappie, I'm sure. And when you find one, work that area pretty thoroughly as there is usually a few buddies nearby.

[StronkKnight]

Yeah man I can't wait. Can't fish most of the place mainly because all the dang weeds. Once fall turns up the weeds will finally die and I can fish those areas better. What I'm using right now is fine, right? Thinking of getting a beetle spin too so I can catch everything.

[6poundtest]

Proof that you're on the right track is in your photo's above. Personally, I like the lighter jig heads as I feel I can fish them slower if needed. Depending on the size of the plastic you thread on, 1/8 oz. sinks pretty fast. What size plastic are you threading on, 2"? 3"? Let the fish tell you what they want on a particular day and don't be afraid to try different weights, styles, colors and speed or manner of retrieve. Sometimes they want a steady retrieve, sometimes it's a rise and fall back retrieve, sometimes is straight down under the boat, dead still with a tiny quiver now and then.
I have a Beetlespin or 2 but somehow, they never seem to get clipped on; I should try them, too. But you can catch anything on a curly tail, straight tail or other tail shapes. Even feather jigs or hair jigs like you see our more southern friends use work great.
There is no one correct answer for all waters and conditions.

[StronkKnight]

6pound, I used a very small 1" lure. I will try 1/16th weight when I get them because 1/8th (said 1/10th) on a scale just sunk super fast, so ill use the 1/16th so they will have more time to bite it. I'm going to order stuff either tonight for crappie. Thinking about getting a few different minnow colors, 2", like 2-3 roadrunners, few more triple twisters, and 1/16th jigheads. All that sounds fine right? And should I add anythign? And should I just get it off basspro or tacklewarehouse? I've bought off tacklewarehouse before but not off basspro's website.

[CrappiePappy]

6pound, I used a very small 1" lure. I will try 1/16th weight when I get them because 1/8th (said 1/10th) on a scale just sunk super fast, so ill use the 1/16th so they will have more time to bite it. I'm going to order stuff either tonight for crappie. Thinking about getting a few different minnow colors, 2", like 2-3 roadrunners, few more triple twisters, and 1/16th jigheads. All that sounds fine right? And should I add anythign? And should I just get it off basspro or tacklewarehouse? I've bought off tacklewarehouse before but not off basspro's website.

If I were getting Road Runners, I'd get the marabou ones. Just my

Also, what size line are you using ? I wouldn't use anything over 6# test mono.

If you're going to be ordering online ... price shop several different places & don't forget to check how much S/H charges are.

[StronkKnight]

Best guess on my line is 2-4 pound. Nothing too heavy. Ill try those marabou ones. For the minnows, im thinking shad and blue ice for colors. Only saying those two because this one old man I watch on youtube always has success with those. Any other suggestions for colors?
only asking because there are so many choices for colors.