There are two types of this fish, white crappie and black crappie , which are both members of the North American genus of sunfish. Both white and black crappie are considered gamefish and have slivery-white bodies with black speckles, though the black crappie has more black coloring which is how you can tell them apart. Otherwise, the differences between the white and black crappie are hardly worth mentioning.
Both type of crappie feed on smaller fish, which includes the young of their predators such as the walleye, northern pike, and muskellunge. In addition, they may also consume insects, crustaceans, and zooplankton if available. During the day, the fish are less active and tend to hang around near weed beds or along boulders and submerged logs or branches.
The sunfish is a species that includes crappie, but also other fish like the bluegill. Although part of the same genus and family called Centrarchidae, the bluegill member of the sunfish family tends to be smaller, weigh less, and have different coloring on its body and fins. The bluegill does live in a manner similar to crappie in that it hunts smaller fish, can be found in streams, rivers, and lakes, and will spend the day in places similar to crappie as it hangs around weeds, plants, and other objects underwater.
The best action is said to be during the spawning season around the full moon cycle in April, May, and June. Scouth the shoreline for their plate-sized beds. But beware, sunfish are going to fiercely defend their nests against any intruders including your bait. If you are bait-fishing, it is suggested that you use small worms or crickets that are weighted with a small slip shot. Soft plastic baits will also work to catch sunfish. You will want to cast out past the nest and crawl the bait through it, slowly.
Experienced anglers and beginner fishermen will find enjoyment in fishing for the sunfish. Sunfish are typically the first type of fish that kids will catch when taken out for their first trip.
Sunfish are small and fun to catch and they are found in most fresh bodies of water throughout the United States. Here are 3 tips on catching the sunfish. Cane poles, fiberglass poles, ultralight spinning tackle, and fly casting tackle is all you need. There is no reason to purchase expensive equipment. As stated above, use a small hook.
Recommended hook sizes are , as sunfish can close their mouth around them easily. Live bait is the preferred option. Sunfish are not a picky fish and will latch on to just about anything that you present them with.
Grubs, earthworms, crickets, and red wigglers are most used to entice the sunfish. If you choose to use worms, remember that you do not need to use the whole worm. If you do so, the sunfish will just nibble at the worm until the hook is empty. Use a small portion of the worm, and the sunfish will take it, hook and all in one bite. When it comes to location, you can fish in the lakes or rivers.
Both can yield good sunfish catches. Try fishing different bodies of water in and around your area until you find the spot with the best population of sunfish. Going from sunfish to crappie, which are similar species and in very similar genus and families, we will provide you with a few tips on catching the crappie. Crappies prefer to be in habitat that is moderately acidic and highly vegetated. For the most part crappie tend to stay in deeper water during the day.
White crappie also tend to have several vertical bands or bars running along their bodies. Black crappie, in contrast, have spots and splotches. White crappie will have more uniformed patterns, as well.
Black crappie generally have a mixture of gray and green coloring that mixes with the black coloring. Bluegill, however, have very little if any coloration similarities with crappie. Per its name, bluegill will often have a light, thin, blue strand that follows its jaw line think of a chin-strap beard. When a male bluegill is breeding, this will usually present as a brighter orange.
Bluegill colors can vary depending on location. In some areas, a bluegill may have lighter or more faded features. In others, the coloration can be almost black. Perhaps the most distinguishing coloration of the bluegill, however, is a pronounced black spot on the edge of the gill. As with all species, size will vary based upon age, location, and other factors. That said, both species of crappie generally tend to be both heavier and longer than bluegill.
At maturity, an adult crappie is typically inches or centimeters , with white crappie being slightly longer. Both black and white crappie normally do not grow to over two pounds. That said, catching crappie between three and four pounds is possible on numerous lakes throughout the United States. The world record black crappie as of this writing was caught by Lionel Ferguson on Richeison Pond in Tennessee.
Conversely, the world record white crappie was caught by Fred Bright in while fishing Enid Dam.
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