|
Forums59
Topics1,038,931
Posts13,955,681
Members144,183
| |
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
 New to crappie fishing
#7758561
07/13/12 10:41 PM
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 268
jkowalkowski3
OP
Angler
|
|
OP
Angler
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 268 |
I've bass fished all my life and want to try crappie fishing this weekend. I am wanting to use live minnows around bridge pilings. What is the best rig for this? Like hook size/type, weight size/type, etc.
|
|
|
Re: New to crappie fishing
[Re: jkowalkowski3]
#7759156
07/14/12 02:15 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 49,585
TreeBass
Lt. Dan
|
|
Lt. Dan
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 49,585 |
What lake? We use 6# line, with jigs or minnows, 12-14 feet down. I suck at bridges.
Good luck
|
|
|
Re: New to crappie fishing
[Re: jkowalkowski3]
#7759252
07/14/12 02:40 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 221
Fat Cat
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 221 |
I usually only fish the spawn until recently. I use #2 hooks with a 1/8th oz weight about 4 to 6 inches above my hook. Thats what works for me!
|
|
|
Re: New to crappie fishing
[Re: Fat Cat]
#7759404
07/14/12 03:38 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 603
Retired Fisherman
Pro Angler
|
|
Pro Angler
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 603 |
I use #2 hooks with a 1/8th oz weight about 4 to 6 inches above my hook. Thats what works for me! +1. Also hook minnow through lips, start at 10' with line next to bridge peer, after 15 - 30 seconds, lower 1' for same time interval, keep lowering until you get a bite. When you get a bite, concentrate on that depth area. Most bridge pilings have a cross beam between them about 10 - 15 under the surface. Work above, the side, and just below the beam.
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|
![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2022/03/full-18300-133021-boat_sig_2022.png)
