Its crappie time...

[FishnChips]

Went after work manage to catch 12 or so about one hour. Get your jigs ready.

[GetANet]

Nice job, getting out during the week is always a bonus!

[briansnat]

Am alone here in this? Crappie are among the fish I least like catching. I've caught monster sized crappie and even the huge ones are akin to reeling in a wet rag. Sometimes I wonder if it's weeds on my line or a crappie. It's hard to tell.

[surfrod]

Am alone here in this? Crappie are among the fish I least like catching. I've caught monster sized crappie and even the huge ones are akin to reeling in a wet rag. Sometimes I wonder if it's weeds on my line or a crappie. It's hard to tell.

yup, think it's just you :D :D

got a moving water crappie spot that I'll stop at soon, go there with an ultra light and they're a blast!

[kmaty]

Re: Its crappie time...
Am alone here in this? Crappie are among the fish I least like catching. I've caught monster sized crappie and even the huge ones are akin to reeling in a wet rag. Sometimes I wonder if it's weeds on my line or a crappie. It's hard to tell.

Yea must just be you i catch tons a crappie a week and they fight jusy need to match your tackle and catching two at a time is a blast..put the nicest stick down slow your reeling down and enjoy!

[Skunk City]

Am alone here in this? Crappie are among the fish I least like catching. I've caught monster sized crappie and even the huge ones are akin to reeling in a wet rag. Sometimes I wonder if it's weeds on my line or a crappie. It's hard to tell.

Adjust your tackle accordingly for them and they are fun. 4-6lb test on a light/med. light rod is all you need.

[acaravaglia]

I need to get my crappie rod ceramic eye repaired. Anyone knows a place that does this?

[briansnat]

Adjust your tackle accordingly for them and they are fun. 4-6lb test on a light/med. light rod is all you need.

I guess my issue with them is because I usually catch them by accident when fishing for bass and I'm bringing them in on a MH or M rod with heavier line.

[jimmythegreek]

get a nice 6-7' light action stcroix and u will have a blast. MH is one rod weight I dont own, I go from ML and M right to H and XH for skis.

adam newark sinker/fairfield tackle does repairs, I think ramsey outdoor does too. fairfield tackle is a sponsor here tell em ur from the site

[FASTEDDIE29]

Crappie are a lot of fun. Good job man!!!

[Ol Pedro]

I need to get my crappie rod ceramic eye repaired. Anyone knows a place that does this?

call Kevin Bogan .

[acabtp]

Am alone here in this? Crappie are among the fish I least like catching. I've caught monster sized crappie and even the huge ones are akin to reeling in a wet rag. Sometimes I wonder if it's weeds on my line or a crappie. It's hard to tell.

fry one up and you'll be hoping every fish you catch is a crappie

[Ol Pedro]

fry one up and you'll be hoping every fish you catch is a crappie

One of the few freshwater fish that I eat. Sautéed with lemon and butter. I use the smallest tube jig that I can cast or a bead head nymph . 2 or 4 pound test and you are in for a tussle. Fly rod even better .

[bunka bologna]

One of the few freshwater fish that I eat. Sautéed with lemon and butter. I use the smallest tube jig that I can cast or a bead head nymph . 2 or 4 pound test and you are in for a tussle. Fly rod even better .

this year will be the first year i fish freshwater, so this is a newb question. can you eat crappie (or any freshwater fish) from any lake/pond? im from bergen county and there are a few lakes near me that looks like i should not eat anything i catch from it. indian lake for example in little ferry 5 minutes from my house...

[acabtp]

this year will be the first year i fish freshwater, so this is a newb question. can you eat crappie (or any freshwater fish) from any lake/pond? im from bergen county and there are a few lakes near me that looks like i should not eat anything i catch from it. indian lake for example in little ferry 5 minutes from my house...

state has a website to help you know if it's safe or not at http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dsr/fishadvisories/freshwater-advisories.htm

this is a very good question, so i went ahead and made another thread so other people can see that link also

[acabtp]

and for the specific example of indian lake in little ferry, DEP says that that lake follows the general freshwater recommendations, and the general freshwater recommendations say:

GENERAL FRESHWATER ADVISORIES
Applies to all freshwater fish and waters NOT covered by consumption advisories:
General population—Eat no more than one meal per week
High-risk individuals—Eat not more than one meal per month

"High-risk individuals" = infants, children, pregnant women, nursing mothers and women of childbearing age

[bunka bologna]

thanks

[NJ219bands]

I caught and released 40 black crappie on a 1/32 oz jig and 2 lb test line yesterday evening. Some fought well and occasionally they jump. The 19 bluegills and a largemouth bass pulled harder.

[bunka bologna]

I tried today in lake surprise in union county. I did not catch ANYTHING in 3 hours nor did I see the 2 other anglers catch either. Can anyone post what they're using and how to retrieve it? Am I even trying in the right lake or should I go somewhere else?

[NJ219bands]

I tried today in lake surprise in union county. I did not catch ANYTHING in 3 hours nor did I see the 2 other anglers catch either. Can anyone post what they're using and how to retrieve it? Am I even trying in the right lake or should I go somewhere else?

If you would like to catch a lot of small fish, use a 1/32 oz jig on 2 lb test fluorocarbon line. If the bottom is not covered with weeds or snags, let the lure hit bottom, then jig it in near the bottom. If there are weeds, jig the lure just above the weeds. Best fishing is after sundown or on cloudy days. After catching 60 fish Friday, I only caught 2 fish the next day. Sunny cold fronts are no good for ultralight jigging. Sometimes color is important. If you are not catching, change lures or colors.

[nutleysigns]

I love crappies

[bunka bologna]

Thanks, I will do that. My reel is spooled with 6# test. How important is that 2 #? Do I need to respool or do I just tie on like 20ft of 2#?

[NJ219bands]

Thanks, I will do that. My reel is spooled with 6# test. How important is that 2 #? Do I need to respool or do I just tie on like 20ft of 2#?
A 2 lb fluorocarbon leader is good enough but if you hook a big fish or toothy fish it will probably escape with your lure.

[Ol Pedro]

The lighter the line the better the small jigs cast. You can still catch them with 6 lb . You can slide your jig on your line and tie an overhand loop with the jig forming a dropper loop. Leave the tag end long and put a split shot on the end. You only want 6" of tagline below the jig. You can cast micro's or nymphs pretty far this way. It's like dropshotting . Just jig it back letting the shot touch bottom. I don't have much luck with the bobber/jig combo . I like Berkley Crappie tubes or olive bead head nymphs.

[bunka bologna]

Thanks again fellas. I like the dropshot set up to really add casting distance:D

[PeteyHD]

I gotta get my bobbers ready!