What can you tell me about fishing for black crappie?

The first thing I can tell you is that the black crappie is a like striker and it is so delicate that you will have a bite without knowing it until the fish starts to struggle. This would be the reason you want a lighter rod that allows you to feel the bite more so than one for the seasoned crappie angler, which may be heavier. The crappie is fighter. They might be a small fish, but they sure can put up a fight to the death trying to get away. Catching a white and a black crappie are the same. There is no notable difference. Crappies are the easiest fish to catch. You could use a cane pole and minnow on a hook and have a crappie in no time at all. The black crappie prefers slow moving rivers or clear lakes that are cool. Young crappies feed on insects while the adult feeds on baitfish. The crappies are usually found by woody areas under water. On a typical day, you can find the fish in swallow waters, but if the weather is cooler, the fish will move to eight foot depths to get away from the surface cooling. The sunlight really does not affect the bite, but on a cloudy day, you can expect to see some crappies near the surface. If you are looking for a tasty fish with a flaky texture after cooking, the crappie is a fish you want. This holds true for black and white crappies.