Black and white crappies are commonly found in many of the lakes around Fairfield, OH, making crappie fishing a very popular pastime for people in the area. To ensure the local fisherman have the necessary supplies to catch these fish, Hamilton Bait & Tackle stocks a complete line of fishing tackle specifically designed for crappie fishing. This includes live bait, rods, reels, and lures.

After you have stocked up on the necessary fishing tackle, here are a few tips you can use to catch more crappies:

• Use The Right Artificial Fishing Bait: If you are using artificial bait to fish for crappies, you are best off using a small jig. Typically, a 1/8-ounce jig will produce the most consistent results. Also, be sure to use a loop knot to allow your jig to move more freely and create a more enticing prey. If you are not getting any bites with your chosen jig, try changing up the color.
• Change Your Fishing Depth In Summer: During most of the year, crappies can be found between three and six feet of water. However, during the summer, they tend to move to deeper areas. As Ohio lakes develop a thermocline around 15 to 20 feet during the summer months, your best bet is to fish near or above these depths.
• Keep Your Line Tight: To avoid tearing a crappie’s soft lip or shaking your hook, remember to keep the line tight. This is often not a very difficult task, as crappies tend to put up a good fight.
• Fish Around Hot Spots: Usually, crappies can be found around structures or covered areas, such as creek beds, stumps, and fallen trees. Also, if you are fishing in a small lake, your best course of action is to stick to wooded areas.

If your crappie fishing tackle could use some updates, stop by Hamilton Bait & Tackle in Fairfield Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. You can also visit them online to see which types of frozen and live fishing bait they carry or like them on Facebook to stay updated on the latest rods, reels, and lures they have in stock.