The floating crappie fishing rig is probably the most productive on a dry day. When all else fails, the floating rig is simple to set up and quick to get a bite. Use a small barrel swivel and a hook. Use about three feet of your main line as a leader line, with one end of the leader line tied to the barrel swivel. Tie your main line to the remaining end of the barrel swivel, and tie your hook (try a light wire worm hook) to the opposing end of the leader line, leaving about one foot of leader line to work with. You won’t use a weight at all with these crappie fishing rigs. You want the rig to have a lot of buoyancy, so don’t use a heavy bait, either – stick with floating worms and plastic artificial baits. One big advantage of this type of rig is that it is good to use around rocky areas, dams, and levees because it is light enough to float around the obstructions and doesn’t easily become caught or lodged. It allows for a slow presentation to the crappie, with great results even in forested areas and surfaces thick with vegetation.
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