I’ve never had much luck fishing for Crappie in the winter I was hoping maybe you could provide a few tips.

Well, I can certainly provide a few things that might help.  First of all, one of the things that most fishermen don’t realize it that crappies are going to be moving a little slower in colder water in the winter than they do in the spring, summer or fall.  Consequently, when fishing for Crappie, you’ll need to slow down your movements to match theirs and you can‘t give up too soon.  Your first day out, plan on spending the entire day from sunup to dark.  Once you know what time the Crappie start biting, you can plan to return at the same time throughout the month.  Crappie are predictable and will feed on a fairly regular schedule.  Secondly, most fishermen continue to use the same size line that they’ve been using throughout the warmer months.  Try using a 6-8 pound test line, the Crappie will be less likely to see it and your chances will increase dramatically.  Large baits are another thing that won’t work.  Crappie’s appetites in the colder months are much smaller and they’ll be much more attracted to a small minnow or 1/32 ounce jig.  When choosing your location on the lake, avoid the mouths of the creeks and backs of the creeks.  You’ll have more luck if you’re willing to battle the elements and get right out on the main lake and fish deep.

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