This is the time of the year that crappie fisherman wait all summer long for. Spring and fall are the premier times for slab crappie to make their move on your bait. After a long hot summer in which crappie fishing gets tough the excitement returns for the prime fishing experience. Crappie is considered to be the most appealing game fish in West Tennessee. Crappie may be found anywhere in the lake and they usually group up. Always fish the spot real good where you first catch a crappie. Crappie like to suck the bait into their soft mouth which calls for gentle retrieving when bringing slabs in. Jigs, minnows and spinner baits are the most common bait but the presentation is the most important part because crappie look up for bait. Heard on out to the Great Outdoors of West Tennessee to enjoy some crappie fishing doing the cool fall days.
