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March 8, 2010 by admin  
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The crappie is one of the most popular game fish in North America. and parts of Canada and understanding some basic crappie bait fishing information may help you to catch more crappie. The crappie is called many things and go by names such as calico bass, speckled perch, speckled bass, white perch, pole crappie, strawberry bass, and papermouth throughout the United States.

The main reason pole crappie are so popular is their abundance. crappie are not one of the best fighting fish that are caught while fishing but they are very tasty. Another good reason is because the fishing rigs to catch crappie are reasonably inexpensive. In fact for about 20$ you could be ready to go crappie fishing. Even when you decide to get real serious about crappie fishing you can purchase a really good crappie bait fishing rig for under 200$. Actually the speckled bass species of fish is a excellent fish to target if you are just learning to fish. Once crappie are located they can be caught using a simple crappie fishing rig that has a bobber, split shot, a sinker, a hook and a crappie minnow as bait.

There are two types of strawberry bass species that you can target when you go bait fishing and they are the white crappie and the black papermouth. Both are found only in North America. Both white and black strawberry bass are part of the sunfish family. Both white crappie and black crappie can be caught using the same bait fishing methods. And both white and black pole crappie can be found in the same water locations.

White calico bass prefer stained or muddy waters that have soft substitutes. The black speckled bass is a little bit more particular about the water they live in, and they prefer cool clearer water and they like to habitat close to aquatic vegetation with a firm bottom. Many crappie anglers who go bait fishing for crappie on a regular basis don’t care what species of they catch just so it’s a white perch.

Well that concludes my article about bait fishing. Have a great day!

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January 3, 2010 by admin  
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The crappie is sometimes a very underestimated game fish that has many names such as calico bass, speckled perch, speckled bass, white perch, pole crappie, strawberry bass, and papermouth.  Bait fishing for crappie in the fall can sometimes be very confusing. As the water starts to cool the crappies normal feeding and living patterns are unpredictable. Patterns you were anticipating and using in the late summer months may not work in the fall. The bait fish have stopped spawning so there is more competition for the remaining bait fish. The fact can actually work to your advantage, there are a few facts about bait fishing for crappie in the fall that you need to study on first.

It is true that the bait fish will be larger and you would think that you would need increase your crappie jig size in this fishing situation to match the size of the crappie’s food source and in many occasions you would be right. But what you need to understand in the late fall as the water temperature continues to drop, that the crappie’s metabolism will drop. and the paper mouth will not chase your crappie jigs unless you use a very slow bait fishing presentation.

Now I am going to tell you something that goes against your logic and what you would normally do when the food source for the crappie is at a larger size. In the later fall and winter you can use smaller jig sizes or use some method to slow way down your larger crappie jigs. The reason many crappie anglers use a smaller bait fishing presentation such as small jigs is because they float downward through the water at much slower pace and perfect for the slow and sluggish strawberry bass in the late fall and winter months.

OK I Mentioned above briefly that you can still use larger crappie jigs as your bait fishing method but they need to worked in the water very slowly. If you are going to fish for pole crappie with a larger crappie jig then you need to use a heavier line because heavy line sinks much slower in the water. Also you a slip bobber to fish in deeper water.

Also, When you catch your firstspeckled perch clean the fish and see what the crappie has been eating so you can get a good idea of what the size of the bait fish are they are eating.

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December 10, 2009 by admin  
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To be a better bait fishing angler it is very important to understand what the ideal temperature for gamefish such as flathead catfish, channel catfish, bluegill, largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, muskellunge, brown trout, chinook salmon, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, coho salmon, brook trout and lake trout. To go bait fishing for all of these game fish you need to know how water temperature effects each of these species of fish.

Typically if you are going to be bait fishing in warm water which would be a temperature range of 70 degrees Fahrenheit to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, you could target game fish such as flathead catfish, channel catfish, blue catfish, bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass and striped bass. For example the ideal temperature for crappie is 71 degrees Fahrenheit and if you are bait fishing for crappie and the water is at the crappie’s ideal temperature you can expect the crappie to be active if weather conditions are favorable. If you are a channel catfish angler you can expect the channel catfish to be feeding regularly at this temperature range so get all your bait fishing gear ready because these fish will be active. And if you bait fish at night your catch of channel catfish will be even better.

Now if you are going fishing on a regular basis when the water temperature ranges from 61 degrees Fahrenheit to 69 degrees Fahrenheit you could go bait fishing for fish species such as northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and muskellunge. For example the bait fishing for walleye gets really hot when the water temperature reaches 69 degrees Fahrenheit. You most likely will find suspended walleye at the depth where the water temperature is in their ideal temperature of 69 degrees or at a temperature that is closest too it.

Now if you are targeting game fish such as brown trout, chinook salmon, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, or lake trout you will need to find very cold water ranging in temperature from 50 degree Fahrenheit to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. For example if you are going to be bait fishing for brook trout with nightcrawlers with no weights find a nice cold mountain stream and let your your nightcrawler drift along in the current.

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A Greenhorn’s Guide For Purchasing Ice Fishing Equipment

September 23, 2009 by admin  
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Ice fishing is Winter activity that the whole family can enjoy. It’s relatively inexpensive to get and with just a little bit of knowledge, a first-timer can have an excellent chance at success their first trip or so out on the ice.

But what does a beginner need in order to start ice fishing? One has a wide range of options fishing gear on the market now, a person could easily spend 100’s of their hard earned money on ice fishing supplies and still wonder if they have all they need.

It’s this reason alone that I created this list of the basic ice fishing gear that the Fisherman will need to begin. The real kicker is that for about a $100, you can purchase all the fishing supplies that a Beginner will need to get out there ice fishing.

For starters, you will need to buy an auger to bore holes in the ice. If it was me, I’d get a five, possibly even a 6 inch ice auger for panfish like Perch, Bluegill and Crappie. For bigger fish like Walleye, Pike or Channel Catfish, then I’d get a 8, possibly even a 10 inch auger. You have two choices, power augers or the manual augers. Not surprisingly, the manual augers are less expensive but require more effort to use. You’ll also need a scoop to keep the ice chips out of the ice hole.

Next on the list are tip ups and ice rods. The majority of ice fishermen bore a bunch of holes over structure and use numerous tip-ups to increase their chances of catching enough fish for a fish fry. Also, most fishermen prefer to ice fish with a ice rod rather than tip ups. If it was me,I’d get a few tip ups along with a good rod so you can see which tactic catches you the most fish.

Line for ice fishing should be designed for cold water that is associated with ice fishing. The frigid waters can make fishing line brittle. That is why you’ll want to be certain and purchase fishing line made for fishing through the ice. Cortland makes a product called Ice Line that is great. Fishing line used for ice fishing is the most critical part of your ice fishing tackle.

Beginners will want to get some jigs and lures to go along with your bait. Miniture jigs are great for Perch, Crappie and Bluegill. Also tear drop jigs and tiny spoons will come in handy when the panfish get finicky. As for bait, panfish love mealworms and spikes while larger fish such as Walleye prefer Worms or baitfish like smelt. Ask around at your local sporting goods store to see what’s they recommend a Beginner use their first time out on the ice.

Be sure to get something to sit on. Many seasoned ice fishermen use an ordinary five gallon bucket. A select few will bring along lawn chairs out on the ice, but a five gallon bucket will also help you haul your gear to and from your hot spot.

And that’s about all you need to start ice fishing. Be sure to buy a fishing license and read up on the regulations for the body of water you plan on going fishing at. Being fined for breaking a law can ruin your fishing trip. You’re cleared to go fishing and start drilling holes in the lake. And most of all, be safe and follow all the safety rules for ice fishing.