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Crappie are just like us, they have inherited instincts
and they never change. They still swim around in schools, eating the same as their ancestors did years
ago. So some things just do not change. Knowing just a few of these basic instincts that drive crappies habits
will give you a huge advantage over other fishermen.
Fishing Habits
Crappies are
not bottom feeders, and they are not top feeders either. They are more like middle feeders. Crappies are predators,
and their instinct is to school and hunt in packs. They school where there is cover and structure. Their instinct
to hide in cove allows them to hide from their prey and strike without being seen. This method also allows them to hide
from larger predators.
Intelligence
You have to remember that crappie are not stupid.
If they can see you, they know the meal you have waiting for them will cost them your life. Try to be as invisible as
possible when you are fishing. If crappie see enough of the brothers and sisters getting pulled of the water by
your big red lure, they will eventually figure out it is not something they want eat. Don't be afraid to switch baits
if the crappie bite begins to slow.
Weather Conditions
Barometric pressure is not exactly a crappie instinct,
but it does affect crappie and it is a good indicator when deciding what and how to present your bait.
Barometric
tells you how heavy the air is over your location. The lower the reading, the heavier the air. Two things cause
heavy air: Moisture and temperature. So, the colder (and more moist) the air is, the more it weighs.
Crappie have to deal with the weight of the air on the top of the weight of the water. Heavy weight makes him move slower
and also him more sluggish.
Keep track of the barometric pressure and where you find the crappie, and how
you catch them. You'll notice how things change depending on the barometric pressure.
You can make
adjustments depending on the conditions. Fish will move slower when its cold and so should your presentation.
You can also make adjustments when they're moving faster. The nice thing about live bait is that it's self-adjusting.
Well Folks, I hope the information on crappie instincts will help you catch your limit! GOOD LUCK & GOOD FISHING!
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