won't catch anything. This is why baiting them through the lips is so effective. The minnow is hardly harmed at all.
At this point you wait for a Crappie to bite. The bobber will start moving when a crappie is interested. Remember to use a small bobber, so the Crappie doesn't feel much resistance. You want the bobber to be as easy as possible to pull under. While you're waiting for Crappie to bite the live minnow, you can be jigging with another rod. This is an effective tactic. Many times Crappie can be caught jigging a small jig. The small jig can be tipped with a live minnow as well for added presentation.
Just remember Crappie fishing isn't rocket science and a boat normally isn't necessary either. Follow the simple instructions laid out in this article and you'll have a cooler full of Crappie in no time flat. As we all know, this is why we fish for Crappie. We fish for Crappie to eat them. They are widely known as being an absolutely delicious species of fish.
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