Is sac-a-lait the same as crappie? What is a sac-a-lait?

Sac-a-lait is the name by which both black and white crappie are known in Louisiana, especially in Southern Louisiana, but white crappie are more commonly called by this special Cajun name for one of anglers’ all time favorite fish. They spawn in the springtime when they spawn, but can actually be caught all year long, thought they are much less active in any temperature extremes, be it very hot or very cold water. They are schooling fish, and are one of the most popular game fish in America. If you wish to catch Sac-a-lait, here are some tips that just might help! Fish for Sac-a-lait with small jigs or natural bait such as smaller fish If you want to night fish, use artificial underwater lights If you are fishing and the bite suddenly stops, change colors of lures or just fish a bit deeper to get them biting again. Threadfin shad, shrimp, or whatever natural forage exists in your area will tempt the most picky sac-a-lait. Shiners, hair jigs, and tube jigs all catch their share of crappie, but don’t forget crappie nibble when the heat is on, and you just gotta get something on your hook. When you are fishing with shiners, try 14 pound test line and #2 Tru-Turn hooks in gold. Good colors for artificial bait to catch sac-a-lait are: blue and white glow, black and chartreuse, and red and white glow if the day is cloudy.