| Catching Crappie at night can offer several | | | | Make sure to pay close attention to your |
| advantages to fisherman. During the summer, | | | | boats battery, as a low battery at night will |
| you will not have to worry about the hot sun | | | | cause many more problems then during the day. |
| beaming down on you risking sunburn, it is | | | | |
| cooler, the Crappie are actually more | | | | 3) Make a checklist of all the items you will |
| shallow, and All the day fisherman are | | | | need, and check off each item as you place it |
| nestled safely in their beds at home. If you | | | | on your boat. Your checklist should include |
| are properly prepared, when morning comes, | | | | items such as plenty of flashlights with |
| you may have a live well full of Crappie. | | | | extra charged batteries, bug spray (your |
| | | | light will attract bugs), any drinks or |
| The only negative issues arising from fishing | | | | snacks you need, safety items (A whistle, |
| at night is the fact that it is, indeed, | | | | life jackets, flares, etc), and type of |
| dark, and you may need to use a light of some | | | | tackle that you will need. |
| sort. The light you use may cause a swarm of | | | | |
| bugs, especially in the summer. However, | | | | 4) Hook you boat up and have it ready to go. |
| these obstacles are small compared to the | | | | Attaching your boat to your truck at night |
| advantages. | | | | may be an adventure you do not want to go |
| | | | through. |
| Getting Ready For A Night Trip | | | | |
| | | | Optional Equipment |
| You should start getting your boat ready for | | | | |
| the night trip while the sun is still up. | | | | A few types of equipment, though not |
| This will ensure that you have everything you | | | | necessary, may improve your night trip |
| need before venturing out. Follow these few | | | | experience. |
| simple steps to ensure you night trip will be | | | | |
| a success. | | | | Bugs will be an issue at night, especially |
| | | | during the summer. Instead of using a typical |
| 1) Move all gear and tackle that will not be | | | | lantern or light, you may want to consider |
| used either off the boat or completely out of | | | | investing in a black light or red light. |
| the way. You would be surprised by how little | | | | These light put out a substantial amount of |
| you will be able to see at times, and you do | | | | light, without attracting nearly as many |
| not want to be tripping over anything. | | | | bugs. Lanterns that burn are not recommended |
| | | | for fishing on boats, as it presents many |
| 2) Start charging any batteries you will be | | | | unseen dangers. If you prefer a lantern, a |
| using early. This way, you will be sure you | | | | battery powered lantern may be a better idea. |
| have a full charge by the time you leave. | | | | |