1 Lakes Area.net Walleyes may be Minnesota's state fish and the most sought-after species around here, but DNR creel surveys show panfish are what we catch most often. Crappies rank high in that group. And they taste great, especially in the spring.
Crappies rank high in that group.
And they taste great, especially in the spring. Spring crappie fishing provides some of the hottest action of the year. Simple spinning equipment is best. If you get hung up while targeting deeper brush, you can often reel down to the snag and free your jig or hook with the rod tip. A fast action rod tip is OK, but make sure the rod has enough backbone to quickly lift fish from heavy cover before a circling crappie can tangle the line.