| Crappie ice fishing is becoming more and more | | | | recommended is a fish finder that can help |
| popular all the time. It is a very exciting | | | | you locate the crappie much faster. This will |
| way to fish that has a totally different | | | | save you a lot of time and energy finding the |
| feeling than you could ever get from any | | | | fish so you can spend more time actually |
| other type of fishing. It can be done in both | | | | catching the crappie instead of searching for |
| the daytime and the nighttime; whichever you | | | | them. Sonar and other modern equipment like |
| one choose, just make sure you use caution at | | | | the "Vexilar FL-8" can also make ice fishing |
| all times when ice fishing to ensure your | | | | an even more productive experience. |
| safety. After all, nighttime is when the | | | | |
| crappie is usually in search of food but it | | | | Knowing where the fish are and how deep they |
| is also the most dangerous time to fish for | | | | are located will also help you know which |
| the fisherman. There are dangers and | | | | technique would be the best to use. Your goal |
| accidents which are more common at night, | | | | is to present the bait to them directly so |
| particularly when ice fishing. | | | | they will not have to chase after it or |
| | | | search for it. If you are to far down below |
| Becoming properly prepared will help prevent | | | | the crappie they will not take the bait. The |
| many accidents or problems which can occur | | | | same is true if you are to far above them. |
| while crappie ice fishing. When ice fishing | | | | However, if you can start from below them and |
| for crappie, you need to have an idea of | | | | pull it up through the middle of the crappie |
| where to start searching or you will spend | | | | and continue with a bobbing motion, then you |
| all your time drilling holes and looking for | | | | can attract their attention and you will get |
| the fish. That would be defeating the purpose | | | | bites. |
| and take the excitement out of the whole | | | | |
| trip. Therefore, you need to have an idea | | | | When fishing first ice, some of the best |
| where to start. Normally, the crappie can be | | | | places to look are frozen over ponds, small |
| found in water that is approximately thirty | | | | lakes and rivers. You do need to be very |
| feet deep. However, they may be deeper or | | | | careful and avoid thin ice that could break |
| closer to the surface depending on the total | | | | through causing many problems. Normally, |
| depth of the water. It is important for you | | | | these smaller areas are the home to many |
| to know how deep to fish to get the best | | | | decent size crappies because there are so |
| results and save yourself some time. This is | | | | many weeds and other vegetation here for the |
| why having special equipment to help you find | | | | fish to feed off of. However, after the |
| the fish is simply a good idea. | | | | colder air sets in and it gets deeper into |
| | | | the winter months there is less oxygen in |
| When crappie ice fishing there are several | | | | these waters so, there will be fewer fish. |
| pieces of equipment that can make a big | | | | This is when you need to move out to deeper |
| difference and help you get the results you | | | | waters. |
| are after. One item that is highly | | | | |