Species index / Crappies
T.13Crappies
Crappies
Black/white crappie group, a subset of panfish
Target illustration
HABITAT & CONTEXT
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Wood, docks and the depth occupied by suspended schools.
- Lure guidance
- Scale down softbaits and plugs and find the fish layer; large skirted jigs are not the default.
02Lure Options
Lure options
02Hardbaits
Lipped Crankbaits
Rounded hardbaits that dive and wobble using a lip; the family includes shallow, medium and deep runners.
12Metal lures
Inline Spinners
A blade rotates around a central shaft; useful in streams and open water with widely varying model weights.
19Softbaits
Worms / Stickbaits
Slender worms and stickbaits presented with slow falls, shakes and drags; the rig defines depth and action.
20Softbaits
Paddletails / Grubs
Paddle or curly tails move during retrieve and can be used on jigheads, offset hooks or as trailers.