There are just thousands of ways to rig your fishing lines for crappie and no one way works all the time. You will find 8 crappie fishing tips below that we feel will work for just about any crappie rigging situation you will face.Our tips include many excellent rigging tips using artificial crappie jigs, and crappie minnows which are called "Missouri minnows" in many parts of the country.

TIP#1 Use a "spin cast" reel fishing with a light weight graphite rod with 6-12# test line. (As a rule of thumb, most crappie fisherman use 6-8lb test line)

Tip#2 Purchase some "Cajun Red 6 -12lb test line for your crappie fishing rig.(you can get away with the 6-12# test line because this crappie fishing rigged line is almost invisible to crappie in the water.

TIP#3 Get some "Missouri minnows" (use when you have the wives and kids in the boat) You don't catch as many fish but it easier for the youngsters to use.

Tip#4 Use weights up to 1/4ounce.

TIP#5 Use crappie fishing jigs.

Tip#5a use plastic crappie fishing jig parts commonly refered to as "tubes" in the color of green, yellow and white

Tip#5b Use the smallest artificial minnow jigs you can find, with black tops and silver belly. The tale should move and get a lot of action in the water.

Tip#5c Use a Hair wrapped jig (these jigs are hard to fine)

Tip#5d Use jigs with a black body and yellow tail with a yellow head and black eyes.

Tip#6 The colder the water gets the smaller the line test you should use. Also water can see better in colder water so use 4lb test line in colder water temperatures.

Tip#7 Find yourself slip bobbers that have a small "stick" to set your depth.The bobbers or "corks" are made from Styrofoam and every bait store sells them. Run the line from your crappie catching rig through the hole in the bobber until you get to the selected depth you want. You can also use spring loaded bobbers where the line slides through the spring , then you lock it in place at your selected depth.

Tip#8 Instead of using just one jig or hook on a line tie in 2 or three jigs about 10 inches apart. You can place a weight below the jigs, but if that doesn't work put the weight above the jigs.

Well we hope these great crappie catching rigs make your next crappie fishing trip a success! Good Luck!