How to stream line your crappie fishing rods without spending a lot of money.
When your crappie fishing it is very important to have the right crappie fishing equipment or you probably will go home empty handed. Don’t you hate it when everyone around you seems to know how to catch crappie but you don’t? You think you have purchased all the right equipment and rigging but you just can’t seem to increase your catch. Yes everyone seems to know what to use but you , well until know. The following crappie fishing rigging | equipment has been tried and proven to catch crappie, and the best thing about you won’t have to spend an arm and leg to get them.
Rods for crappie fishing
Bamboo poles (don’t laugh it’s for real) price range: 5$ to 10$
One of the most irritating things I can think off is spending a day digging line rat nests from a beginners reel. Bamboo poles are great, tangle free poles that should be on your crappie fishing equipment list. But don’t be fooled into thinking these poles are just for beginners. Old school crappie fisherman use them because they are sturdy enough to catch any slab crappie out there, and they are very flexible.
Telescoping crappie fishing rods that telescope for crappie fishing : price range: 10$ to 30$
Telescoping rods are great for fishing in thick brush because they are adjustable. We all should have a telescoping rod in our crappie fishing equipment arsenal so we can be ready for any crappie fishing situation.
Graphite crappie fishing poles price range: 30$ to 100$
Graphite rods are excellent for crappie fishing. They have flexible tips that you can feel even the slightest bite. These rods are extremely flexible, but strong enough to pull a big crappie out of the brush. They also are perfect for the need wrist action when jigging for crappie.
Graphite ultralight rods are perfect for crappie fishing. There are three main reasons to have a graphite ultralight for one of your crappie fishing rods.
Reason #1 In order to get the right jigging action, your going to need an ultralight rod that gives you the right amount of movement. Most of the up and down action of jigging is in the wrist movement. So an ultralight rod works great for not over stressing the forearm muscles.
Reason #2 Crappie lips are paper thin. The ultralight is so flexible that when you set the hook it won’t rip through the crappies lip or right out of there mouth.
Reason #3 The flexibility of the ultralight make fighting a crappie through he water a blast! I don’t know about you but I like to feel the fish fighting when I set the hook and start reeling in.
Well folks, when you are out selecting the right rod for your crappie fishing arsenal take this article with you and so you select the right crappie fishing rod.
By: Mark Fleagle
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Crappie Fishing Rods
March 20th, 2010Fishing Lake Palestine, Texas
March 10th, 2010
Lake Palestine was impounded in 1962 and is located on the Neches River in Texas. It is approximately 15 miles southwest of Tyler TX. It has 25,560 acres of water with a maximum depth of 58 ft. and a pool level of 345 ft.
Fishing Reports indicate that Largemouth Bass are the most popular on Lake Palestine, as indicated by the many tournaments held on Lake Palestine. Crappie fishing is also good with live minnows and jigs fished in deeper water. Conditions change daily, so be sure to get the latest Lake Palestine fishing report when planning a fishing trip to Lake Palestine. Catfish are excellent to fish on Lake Palestine. You can do best by using stinky bait or cut bait. A trophy size catfish can be caught here.
Lake Palestine holds the following species; Largemouth bass rated good, Blue & channel catfish rated excellent, White & striped bass rated good, Crappie and Bluegill rated good.
Hydrilla is the main vegetation on Lk Palestine. Fish are more active during the fall, winter and spring months due to the cooler weather. Fish are active much longer during daylight hours and are normally found in shallow water early morning and late afternoon For active fish on Lake Palestine, spinner baits and crank baits are most fisherman’s choice. A variety of watermelon plastic worms seems to work during the hot months in grass. Early top water baits or just about anything that floats work well. I normally fish Poppers, Prop Baits, Flukes, or just about any Stick Bait.
As with most Texas Lakes, Lake Palestine Cabins for rent are easy to find and are affordable. Check with various marinas and private campgrounds for availability. Be sure to make reservations well in advance on Lake Palestine. Also make sure what is included with the rental. The cabin can come complete with everything you need, or it can be wilderness camping where you must bring your own linen and kitchen utensils.
Fishing Guides on Lake Palestine licensed and are most knowledgeable and can put you on the fish and their prices are comparable to other lakes. Many lake marinas have their own fishing guides that work exclusively out of that marina. Again, book well in advance.
In Conclusion:
Lake Palestine Texas is probably one of the popular lakes in Texas. It has produced some trophy bass and catfish.
By: J.D. Tatman
