What hooks to use with minnows?
The size of hook you use depends on how large the minnows you’re fishing are.
- For minnows under 3 inches (7.5 cm), a size 4 or size 6 hook works best.
- For minnows 4 to 5 inches (10 to 12.5 cm) or larger, you can go as large as a size 2, 1/0, or even 2/0. .
What are the best hooks for crappie?
The best hook sizes for crappie are sizes 2, 4, and 6. There are many hooks on the market of similar sizes that can be used to catch fish. Examples include the Gamakatsu Circle and the Eagle Claw Aberdeen.
Will crappie eat dead minnows?
BassPros carry them, as well as lots of other places. If dead minnows work, why not use jigs. Crappie are mostly sight feeders and will eat anything they see when they are on the feed.
Do you use a bobber with minnows?
Bobbers are essential for shallow fishing with minnows. To practice this technique, you will need a bobber, hook, bobber stopper, split shot, and of course, a minnow. Bobber stoppers are there to control how deep your bait goes. Bobber setup with a minnow is great to catch bass, crappies or catfish.
What is the best time of year to catch crappie?
spring
Crappie can be caught year round, but the best time is during the spring spawning season when the fish are in shallow water and relatively easy to locate. Crappie often congregate in groups; if one is caught, more are usually present.
What is the best color jig for crappie?
In stained water, low light, all-brown, brown-orange, black-lime and all-black have been consistent performers for my best crappie action. In stained water with a heavy algae bloom, the best colors are chartreuse and orange. Contrasting them together, or with black or brown is good.
Do you use a bobber for crappie?
Crappie will come up and strike a well placed jig especially when it’s jigging in the same spot for several seconds. Bobber jigging for crappie is a way to do this while also staying back away from those shallow crappie that can be easily spooked.
What’s the best size of hook to use for crappie?
The Perfect Size. #2, #4, or #6 (biggest to smallest) are the most common hook sizes for crappie fishing. You can go outside of this range if using really small or really large minnows but chances are you’ll catch more fish if you stick in the middle.
How big of a minnow do you need for crappie fishing?
When choosing minnows for crappie fishing, it is best to choose minnows that are only 1 to 2 inches in length. You will also need to keep your minnows alive so you will need a good live well or cooler for your minnows to keep them lively. To hook a minnow properly you need to choose the right hook.
How big of a hook do I need for a minnow?
For minnows under 3 inches (7.5 cm), a size 4 or size 6 hook works best. For minnows 4 to 5 inches (10 to 12.5 cm) or larger, you can go as large as a size 2, 1/0, or even 2/0.
What kind of jig to use for crappies?
When actively working weedless jigs in weeds and brush, put natural baits onto a bare jig hook shank. Weedless styles, like the Lindy No-Snagg Timb’r Rock Jig are especially good. Either hook a minnow behind the head or thread it onto the jig hook as if putting on a plastic grub tail.