| Selecting the right fishing reel to match your | | | | for crappie fishing because you use very light test |
| crappie rod is important to have a well balanced | | | | line to fish 1/64oz crappie jigs very easy. |
| crappie fishing rig. There are three types of reels | | | | However spinning or open face reels are not like |
| you can select from and all of them work in | | | | the spin cast reel that operates with a push |
| different situations. The three types you can | | | | button. Spin cast reels operate by opening or |
| choose from are the bait casting reel, the spinning | | | | closing what is called a bail. When the bail is |
| reel, and the spin cast reel. Of the three crappie | | | | released you hold the line so it doesn't curl off the |
| fishing reels the bait caster is the one you most | | | | spool and then cast. Once you cast the bail will |
| likely will never use when you are crappie fishing | | | | close when you turn the handle. Casting spinning |
| because they are not suitable to fish with light | | | | reels takes a bit more practice, but is still a good |
| test line and small crappie jigs. Bait casters are | | | | choice for a crappie fishing rig. |
| only used in very special situations as crappie rigs. | | | | Here's a few crappie rig tips that may help you. |
| The most popular crappie reel is the spin cast reel | | | | Tip#1 If you are using a spin cast reel and just |
| because it is simple to use, but the spinning reel | | | | can't get your cast far enough to where the |
| holds a very close second in popularity. The spin | | | | crappie are located, switch to a spinning ultralight |
| cast reel has a simple push button when you cast | | | | reel. These reels release line quickly and farther. |
| that releases the line. Spin cast reels are a good | | | | Tip#2 Always get the drag on your reel by pulling |
| choice for beginning crappie fisherman as a | | | | the line from the rod tip. For example get your |
| crappie fishing rig selection because they are a | | | | self a large lure with multiple treble hooks and |
| great reel when you are first learning to cast. But | | | | cast it out onto the grass in your back yard |
| there are many veterans who prefer them over | | | | make it hook into the grass then reel tight and |
| spinning reel because of the soft delivery that's | | | | set your drag. |
| needed when fishing crappie live baits. | | | | Well folks that concludes our article about crappie |
| Spinning reels which are commonly referred to | | | | fishing rigs and reels. May you have the best of |
| open faced reels, also make a good choice for | | | | luck on your next fishing trip! |
| any crappie rigs. Spinning reels are excellent choice | | | | |