Thread: How Big of a Bait Will Crappie Eat

I have seen a rather large slab around 14 inches with a yellow bass in its stomach that was about 6 inches long .
and I have managed a many a crappie that were 3 inches long that took baits that were almost the same size .
I am always amazed at this to some degree but all that said they are about like a largemouth at times on size selections for food .
i typically don't throw much at em that's larger than about 3 inches but i know they will eat bigger items

I have caught plenty of crappie on 1/4 oz jigs! Is what I use in summer! Have also used 1/8 in Spring when they are coming in or leaving shallow water and usually in 10-12 foot water. I have done this when the wind is blowing and having trouble with light jigs. I can pull slow right next to me in the boat!

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I have some of the BIGHEAD jigs in 1/4 oz. I have not caught a fish on them yet. I admit I need to try them more than I do,I just do not have the confidence in them to leave them tied on long.Still have it in my mind they have a narrow window of place and time to work. Sure thought they were going to be the ticket for deep water work,maybe I will eventually figure them out...seem idiot proof....but then again we are talking about me here.

Yes sir I've caught crappie on bass baits a lot.

They will try to eat baits too big for their mouths !

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/arkan...t-yellow-bass/

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/main-...m/264665-bite/

Yes it's pretty amazing how big a bait a crappie will eat....I remember catching a 10 "er that had a 2 1/4" Big O sideways in its mouth! Wish I had a picture.....

Great thanks for all of the feedback guys. Getting antsy for spring!!!