Gifts for Crappie Fishermen

Berkley crappie nibbles, Engel cooler, & BnM Sharp Shooter fishing rod.

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$0-$100 Price Range

Berkley Crappie Nibbles

Never buy minnows again with these on board.  Provides the perfect scent to any crappie jig or lure.  Can easily be stored on the boat with no hassle.  

Mr. Crappie MC6HV Mega Spool Line, 6-Pound, 1500-Yard, Hi-Viz

Those who know crappie know that high vis line increases your hook-up rate.  This line goes great with any reel used for crappie fishing.  The line makes bites visually detectable when the bite is light and hard to feel.

Crappie Magnet Best of the Best Kit

Crappie Magnets are among the most popular soft plastics in crappie fishing today. This kit provides an assortment of the most popular colors available long with a variety of jigs.

Lews Fishing Mr. Crappie Slab Shaker Spinning Reel MCS50

This is a great spinning reel for spider rigging and pairs well with the 11′-16′ B ‘n’ M rods below.  It’s also great for the beginner crappie fisherman when paired with a 5′-6′ panfish rod.  Comes pre-spooled with 6 lbs. Mr. Crappie high vis line.

RITE-HITE Best Buoy-Marker Accurate UV-Coated – Great for Marking Your Favorite Fishing Spot with 75 feet of String/6.5 Ounce Weight

These buoy markers allow you to mark brushpiles or other underwater structure with ease. Simply throw them into the water once your sonar unit is marking the structure.   Bright orange color makes them easy to see.  Staying right on the brushpile can be critical when the fish are holding tight and these markers make it easy.  

B’n’M 5-Feet 1 Piece Sharp Shooter Rod

A great dock shooting rod.  Fast action tip allows user to shoot jigs under docks and pontoons to get the fish no one else can get to!

B’n’M 2 Piece Bucks Graphite Jig Pole (11′ or 12′)

This is the classic jig pole for those newer to crappie fishing.  Comes in 11 or 12 foot lengths.   Perfect for slow trolling/spider rigging in stained or deeper water.    Can also double as a vertical jigging rod.

B’n’M 3 Piece Bucks Graphite Jig Pole (14′ or 16′)

This is the classic jig pole for those newer to crappie fishing.  Perfect for slow trolling (spider rigging).  Comes in 14 or 16 foot lengths.  The 14′ model is one of the most popular spider rigging poles on the market.  These are perfect for slow trolling/spider rigging in any depth of water.

Lew’s Wally Marshall Speed Shooter 100 6′ Med Light Spinning Combo IM6

Another beginner’s dock shooting rod and reel.  Fast action tip allows user to shoot jigs under docks and pontoons to get the fish no one else can get to!

$100-$500 Price Range

Engel UC19 19qt Leak-Proof Air-Tight Drybox Storage-Cooler

This item is a godsend for those who frequently use live minnows.  This cooler comes with its own air pump to keep your minnows alive all day without worry.  The pump can be operated with batteries or plugged into your boat’s 12V system via a cigarette lighter plug.

$500+ Price Range

Humminbird 411380-1 Helix 9 Chirp MEGA SI+ GPS G4N Fish Finder

A great all-around sonar and mapping unit for any boat, this unit provides just about anything a fisherman would need with the exception of real-time sonar, including pre-loaded maps, downscan, and side-imaging.  Humminbird is known for having the best side imaging in the industry.

Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 106sv & LiveScope™ Plus System with GLS 10™ and LVS34 Transducer, Target Separation, Sharp Sonar Images, Vivid Color, Clear Vision

The ultimate gift for someone who is ready for new-age fishing.  This is a must-have for the serious fisherman.  See the fish in real-time and learn the finer points of fishing by observing how they interact with your presentation.  What used to take a lifetime of fishing can now be learned in a few hours with this latest feat of technology.  Garmin is the leader in real-time fish sonar technology.