So my buddy castnetted a black crappie that was about 9 inches. I know they're in the creek we fish. My question is, what would be the best approach to catch them on a non-pressured place without having any other species messing with the lure/bait? Never eaten crappie so would love to fill a stringer. Thanks in advance guys.

Crappy jigs !.

Jigs or minnows the chance of not catching another species is impossible they are there to eat also.Just go and enjoy the day

+1!!

+ 2

+1 on the jigs or minnows... They are even better eating than black bass.

jigs

I like to use a slip-bobber rig for creeks.
It gives you easily adjustable depth change and easy
to put it in tight places, tree tops, brush, etc.
I use 20# braid and a quick lock for either a wire minnow hook #2 or jigs.
There's nothing more frustrating, to me, to snap a light mono and
have to retie the whole rig. With my setup I either straighten the hook or sometimes I'll
use a 4" 10# mono leader.


Now it's difficult to keep those ole green carp off but if you
go deeper when you get one the crappie will be there.


EVERBODY LIKES TO EAT CRAPPIE.

Find you a real crappy jig and fish it near any stumps, or lay downs you find. Try different depths until you find a patttern.
Good Luck
www.Jigumjigs.com are a great choice!

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What he said!

what does " Non-pressured" mean?