Using the right fishing pole and being in the right place is just half the battle when fishing for crappie. You need the type of bait that will bring them to the hook. One of the more popular crappie baits released in recent years is crappie nibbles.
How to Use Crappie Nibbles
What are Crappie Nibbles?
Unlike traditional baits which tend to be messy, a crappie nibbler is essentially a paste-like concentration of ingredients that are known to attract crappie. The substance comes in different colors and there are several varieties based on how the crappie will react.
The advantage of using nibbles is considerable, especially when keeping live bait or using messy baits can cause more trouble than they are worth. Most crappie nibbles are simple in concept, easy to use, and will last for a long time which means you catch more crappie.
How to Use Crappie Nibbles
The nibbles will usually come in a small can that you can bring along on your fishing trip. Because the nibbles are paste-like in substance, you can simply mush them around the hook. Many who fish for crappie will use two or three at one time and mash them together on the hook while leaving the pointed end exposed.
Once the hook is dropped into the water, the nibble will slowly start to dissolve and create a scented cloud that instantly attracts any crappie or other panfish that may be nearby. The scent cloud will work on hungry crappie who will bite down on the hook, so all you have to do is reel them in. The nibble itself will stay together for a long time underwater.
Advantages
There are considerable advantages to using crappie nibbles, especially during spawning season when most of the crappie tend to stay in one place.
Easy to Use: Just pull the nibble from the can and smash it around the hook. Add another one or two for maximum effect.
Long-Lasting: The nibble will dissolve slowly, so it will work to attract the crappie that is nearby. If the nibble is still on the hook after a catch, you can reuse it.
Different Formulas: Each brand has its own formula, and some have different varieties. This means you can try out different types to see which one really works. This can be helpful when fishing for crappie in different locations.
Of course, for the crappie nibble to work you have to be near the crappie. This means locating the areas where they spawn, such as water 5 to 15 feet deep that offers some shelter, such as locks, rocks, weeds. Drop the hook with the nibble attached and the scent cloud will attract hungry crappie that is nearby. It is generally best to fish for crappie in the twilight hours and at dawn which is their normal feeding time.
Crappie nibbles are easy to use, create very little mess, and are most effective in attracting crappie to your hook. When you fish in the right place, it is possible to catch several crappies all with the same type of nibble.
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