Selecting The Right Crappie Lures

Crappie fishing is enjoyed by anglers of all ages and skill levels. Crappies can be caught in all types of waters from ponds to lakes. They are an easy species to catch which is one reason they are so popular. Anglers of all ages and skill levels can reel in the crappie. The hardest part of catching a crappie is being able to distinguish when they take the bait.

Most of the time their strike is so delicate it is barely noticeable. It is for this reason that you need to select the right crappie lures to ensure you are getting the most from all of your fishing trips.

Live bait is the most popular bait used for catching crappie but sometimes using live bait is not an option or you may not want to deal with the hassles that go along with it. This is when the angler turns to lures, but how do you go about selecting the right crappie lures that will produce the results you are after?

The best way is to try and learn as much as you can about the different types of crappie lures available and why some are preferred over others. The number one type of lure used to fish for crappies are jigs.

Jigs

Jigs seem to be the best crappie lures that you can use when fishing for this species. They get the attention of the crappie and draw them in your direction. However, there are so many different styles and colors available it may be a little difficult getting started. To help you narrow things down a little bit we will cover the five main types of jigs that are used when fishing for crappie.

They are listed below along with a brief description.

Bucktail Jigs - These are the main type of jigs available and as the name suggest they are designed with bucktail or feathers. These are simple jigs with a colored ball-head and they have been around for a long time. It is believed that more crappie have been caught on these jigs than with any other design, which explains their popularity. The most popular sizes are the ones ranging from 1/16 to 1/32 ounces. These jigs can be used at any depth and in a variety of ways. The most popular colors are chartreuse, white and yellow although; they come in many different colors.

Standard Jig Head Design - These are the basic jig design and they are made with either a bullet or a ball shaped head. They have a curly tail and a body shaped like a minnow. These jigs are popular because they allow you to change the plastic body that is made onto the hook for variety. You can change the body in minutes without even having to take it loose from your line. If one color is not working you can switch until you find one that does work. These can also be used at any depth and chartreuse, white and yellow are the most popular colors.