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Crappie Basics #109 Crappie Basics

Spawning

“The fish in this region of Tennessee are spawning in April, but of
course that depends upon the water temperatures. There are many
different ways to fish depending upon where you are fishing. At Reelfoot
we may be using something like a 1/8-ounce Strike King jig in the old lily
pad stubble. At Kentucky Lake it might be a double-hook minnow rig.
“One thing we do when using is a jig is match the color to the water color.
At Kentucky Lake it will be relatively clear so a blue-clear or something
to match a shad is good. At Grenada in the dingy water we’ll use orange-
chartreuse or something bold they can see.” -Tim Blackley, BnM and
Strike King pro staff.

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