Fishing researcher, Dan Eggertsen, answers a variety of questions concerning how you can catch crappie quickly and easily.

Why do crappie only hit my jigs when they are still?

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Crappie only hit my jigs when they stay still. Why is this, and if I do it right - can “moving” the jig catch more?

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Question asked on April 16, 2008at 11:00 am:: Comments (0)

Can I catch crappie at night?

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I’ve heard night fishing for crappie can be good. Is this true? If so, what’s the best way to catch them?

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Question asked on April 2, 2008at 2:00 pm:: Comments (0)

What My Dad Taught me about fishing

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I want to take my kids crappie fishing, but I don’t want them to get bored. What technique is the easiest to show them (and the most successful)?

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Question asked on March 19, 2008at 10:00 pm:: Comments (0)

crappie sniper.

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I’ve heard the term “shooting” before when it comes to fishing. What does that mean?

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Question asked on March 12, 2008at 1:00 pm:: Comments (0)

What jig should I use for crappie fishing?

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There are so many jigs to choose from. What weight, color, style should I get for fishing crappie in lakes?

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Question asked on March 5, 2008at 9:00 am:: Comments (0)

Shallow Water Crappie.

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Question asked on February 20, 2008at 5:00 am:: Comments (0)

Deep/Cold water crappie

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Question asked on February 16, 2008at 3:00 pm:: Comments (0)

Crappie Ice Fishing tips.

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I’ve heard that ice fishing for Crappie is great in Minnesota. Can you provide the names of some of the best lakes?

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Question asked on February 9, 2008at 4:00 am:: Comments (0)

Being a good bait.

Category: Crappie Bait

Is there a fishing technique that will help me get the bait right in front of the fish and keep it there until he bites?

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Question asked on January 28, 2008at 7:00 pm:: Comments (0)

Fishing for Rock Crappie

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Which technique should I use if I’m trying to catch Crappies in areas that have a lot of rocks?

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Question asked on January 25, 2008at 4:00 am:: Comments (0)

Trolling for Crappie

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Question asked on January 14, 2008at 8:00 pm:: Comments (0)

Stained Water And Crappie Fishing

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Are there any adjustments I should make if I’m fishing in stained water rather than clear water when Crappie fishing?

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Question asked on January 3, 2008at 5:00 pm:: Comments (0)

Crappies, Lakes And Wind

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If the wind is really strong - where is the best place to locate the Crappies on a large lake?

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Question asked on December 28, 2007at 12:00 pm:: Comments (0)

Should You Change Your Presentation?

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When fishing for Crappie should I change my presentation or stick with the same thing until I get a bite?

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Question asked on December 22, 2007at 2:00 am:: Comments (0)

Cleaning Minow Slime!

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I left quite a few minnows in my bucket and they all died. It’s basically covered in slime. Any idea how I can get it clean?

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Question asked on December 7, 2007at 9:00 am:: Comments (0)

Crappie Nibbling On Tubes And Grubs?

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On a recent fishing trip I could see the Crappies off the dock but they were just nibbling on the tubes and grubs I was using. Anything you can think of that would solve this problem?

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Question asked on December 1, 2007at 2:00 am:: Comments (0)

Catching Crappies Near Lily Pads

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The Crappies seem to be fairly thick around the lily pads in my lake. Is there any special technique I can use to catch them?

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Question asked on November 23, 2007at 5:00 am:: Comments (0)

Furry Fish Baits

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Question asked on November 19, 2007at 11:00 am:: Comments (0)

Crappie Spawning Behavior

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Question asked on November 12, 2007at 7:00 am:: Comments (0)

A Crappie Chum Recipe

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Question asked on November 8, 2007at 6:00 pm:: Comments (0)

To Remove the Hook or Not.

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Although I try to practice Catch and Release - I recently had fish that had the hook so deeply embedded I couldn’t get it out. If I had left the hook in - would he have survived?

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Question asked on November 5, 2007at 5:00 pm:: Comments (0)

Heavier line on your reel

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Question asked on November 2, 2007at 3:00 pm:: Comments (0)

What does “Pound Test” mean?

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I’m new to fishing and am finding some of the terminology very confusing. Can you tell me what the term “pound test” means?

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Question asked on October 30, 2007at 12:00 am:: Comments (0)

Follow the leader…..?

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If I’m using a tight lining technique - is it better to attach the bait to a le