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Crappie time, Hope you enjoy this week’s tip.

Crappie time, Hope you enjoy this week’s tip.

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Crappie time,
Hope you enjoy this week’s tip.

And now… 6 "weird" ways of
catching crappie…

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How much do you know about minnow bait?
Did you know that they are one of the
most popular baits used by anglers
everywhere? There are many reasons why
this is true. For starters, minnows are
the favorite food of countless species
of fish including the bass and crappie.
Most all experienced anglers will tell
you they can catch just about any
species of fish by using minnows and it
doesn’t matter if they’re alive or
artificial.

This is why they are the number one live
bait that you’ll find in any bait shop.
It’s also why you’ll find such a wide
range of artificial minnow baits
available anywhere fishing accessories
are sold. Fishing with artificial minnow
baits is very similar to using live bait
but they’re much easier to handle and
these baits have many advantages over
using live minnows.

For one thing, they’re much easier to
use and anyone can fish with them. You
won’t have any problem putting them on
the hook and changing to a different one
when you need to try something different
because the fish is being picky. Plus,
you have such a wide variety to choose
from you’ll be ready for any situation
that arises.

When using artificial minnows you don’t
have to worry about buying them on your
way to going fishing or catching them
before you can even begin your fishing
trip like you would need to do with live
minnows. Both of which can be very
annoying if you have limited time to go
fishing. Neither do you have to worry
about keeping them alive and fresh until
you’re ready to use them. You simply
need to make sure your tackle box is
thoroughly stocked and you’re ready to
go.

Artificial minnow baits look very
similar to crankbait but you’ll notice
they are a lot skinner and longer. They
come in a variety of sizes and colors
making it possible for you to find the
perfect one for any fishing situation.
Using minnow baits is easy and can make
any fishing trip more successful but it
never hurts to have a few tips on how to
use them that will help to enhance each
one of your fishing trips.

Five tips on minnow baits to help make
each fishing trip more productive: 1.
Choose the right size minnow baits for
the type of fishing you plan to do. This
is very important due to the fact that
larger fish won’t pay any attention to
small bait because they want a more
inviting meal. At the same time, small
fish won’t go after large bait because
they seek out prey that is closer to
their own size.

2. Choose the right color for the type
of water you’re fishing in. For example,
silver or blue minnow baits work well in
clear water and greens and yellows work
well in dingy and dark water.

3. When using minnow baits while
trolling use the larger size lures for
the best results.

4. Learn how to use the minnow bait
correctly. In other words, practice your
presentation and make sure you’re moving
them in a way that looks as real as
possible.

Otherwise, the fish won’t pay any
attention to them.

5. When fishing around piers and brush
use a cork to help move the minnow bait
through the water more realistically and
to help determine when you get a bite.

Using these tips will help you get the
most out of fishing with minnow baits.

You can see a big difference in the
number of bites you receive. You’ll also
see an increase in the number of fish
you can reel in after applying these
tips to your fishing techniques and
that’s what it’s all about. Every angler
wants to reel in as many fish as they
can on every trip.

Anytime you go fishing take the time to
follow all safety rules to ensure you
can return another day to fish some
more. Learn as much about the area where
you plan to fish as possible especially
if you plan to go out on a boat. Not
only will this make your fishing trip
safer but it will also make it more
productive because it’ll be easier to
find the fish.

You should also know about the weather
and how to respond when it turns bad
quickly.

It’s always a good idea to take along a
partner when fishing and let someone
know where you plan to go and when you
plan to return. The safer you are the
more enjoyable all of your fishing trips
can be.

On top of safety, you also want to make
sure you follow all of the rules and
regulations that govern the area where
you’re fishing. Follow the catch and
release and the size limit laws and make
sure you always have a valid fishing
license. You don’t want a great fishing
trip ruined by breaking laws that you
didn’t even know anything about.

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…and that’s what I’ve got! I hope
you’re still making the time to get
out and catch a few every now and then,
even if we’re in Mid November here.

Lots of guys out hunting…which means
it’s wide open for you – especially with
the techniques I’m serving up every
Friday… without fail!

It’s a beatiful day out there today.

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CRAPPIE TIME.

CRAPPIE TIME.

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CRAPPIE TIME. SORRY A LITTLE LATE.

Now, let’s dig in…

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Some of the most popular bait among
anglers is minnows. These small fish are
perfect bait for just about any fish
you’ll be going after. They’re one of
the best live baits you’ll find out
there. Not only can you buy live minnows
for fishing but you can also catch your
own.

Catching your own minnows with homemade
traps is another very popular thing
among anglers. It can save you money and
it can also be fun to do. A minnow is a
small fish that is often used as bait.
They are usually between half an inch
and one inch in length at the largest
point so rigging them can be difficult
for the first time. Once you have your
own minnows though you need to learn how
to rig them properly. There are actually
several different ways in which you can
do it which will usually depend on the
type of fish you are fishing for.

Rigging a minnow properly can mean the
difference between a good and bad day.
If you don’t properly fit your bait on
the hook you’ll find that you’ll just
end up losing the bait.

Losing bait can be frustrating and can
cost you money. Losing money is never
good but losing time while fishing is
even worse. When you don’t rig the bait
properly you will spend more time fixing
your bait than actually fishing. So now
it’s time to learn how to rig properly.

Get Comfortable With Your Bait You don’t
need to take your minnows out for dinner
or anything but you definitely need to
be comfortable with handling them. Know
their anatomy and where specific parts
of their body are located. This really
helps you better appreciate and
understand how the minnow will sit on
the hook. You’ll also find that knowing
this can keep your minnow alive longer
than it normally would if you simply
just throw it on a hook.

You can hook a minnow through the
nose/mouth, the eyes, the back at the
dorsal fin and further back through the
tail. This is why it’s important to know
where these parts of the fish are and to
be able to proper identify them. This
way when we discuss the different ways
to rig a minnow, you will know what
we’re talking about.

Different Methods to Rig a Minnow One of
the most important things to remember
when you go to rig your minnow is what
type of system you’re using. If you’re
going to be fishing in deep water you’ll
want to rig the minnow different then if
you’re going to have them float around
the surface of the water. The next thing
you have to consider is the size of the
minnow you’re going to be hooking. The
bigger the minnow the more problem you
could have with hooking it just right.

Knowing the anatomy of the fish is
really important when it comes to this
step in the rigging process. If you know
exactly where to put the hook you won’t
have any trouble.

As we talked about earlier, there are
different places on the body where you
can rig a minnow.

The basic way to rig a minnow is simple
and will not require leaders or any type
of fancy rig. You will want a cork or
bobber, a sinker, some split shot weight
and a small hook (minnow hook). These
are all really easy to rig up and the
cork can help you adjust the depth that
you want your minnow to go into the
water. How much weight you put on the
line will also help you lower the minnow
to greater or lesser depths. Minnow
Rigging for Trolling Now if you’re going
to be trolling for fish the way people
do when they fish for crappie or maybe
for stripers, you will rig the minnow a
bit differently to accommodate this. You
will want to hook the minnow through the
mouth and nose from the bottom lip to
the top.

This will give the fish a more natural
look as it moves through the water and
your fish will be much more likely to go
for it. If you hook the minnow in the
back, it will make it look like it is
swimming backwards, pulling the fish
sideways and this will appear unnatural,
even to the fish. The more natural you
can make your bait look, the better the
chance of you catching a lot of fish
that day. It is suggested that you use a
barbless minnow hook about an inch
longer than the minnow to rig your
minnows.

You should hold the minnow firmly in one
hand and with the hook in your other
hand, lead it through the fish in the
specified location according to your
choice of rig. Then when it’s on there
securely and the rest of your rig is set
up, you’re ready to cast in the water
and get to fishing! Remember to check
out the details about a little-known
secret "weapon" some lucky crappie
fishermen are using to double their
catches of crappie.

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So get out there and "test, test, test"!

That’s the name of the game.

If you put just 1 tip a week into play,
you’ll stay a step ahead of your buddies…

…and the crappie! 🙂

I’ll be back with you next Friday with
more crappie catching tips…

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