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    I started crappie fishing last year. A friend of mine taught me how to troll using a double minnow rig. I have tried fishing using jigs but I don't seem to have any luck or I don't know what I'm doing. I know some vertical jig, some cast and retrieve, some use the jigs under a float. I would love to learn a little more about the different jig methods people use out there. Any info will be appreciated!


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    Read this:

    Charlie Brewer's Slider Company - Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â* Weedless Crappie Slider "Why&How"

    The method is for any jig, not just sliders.

    For a graduate level course, read this:

    Charlie Brewer Sr. on Slider Fishn'
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    That is a good read. Do u recommend those sliders?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Wolfman29 View Post
    That is a good read. Do u recommend those sliders?
    They're very good baits, but I usually use other types (marabou & chenille or some type of straight-tale plastic.)

    The technique is what matters, not the bait.

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    So from what I read, a very very slow retrieve will work well. I have been casting out and actually jogging it off the bottom with no success. Maybe the bait is moving too fast? What size rod do u use with this method?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Wolfman29 View Post
    So from what I read, a very very slow retrieve will work well. I have been casting out and actually jogging it off the bottom with no success.
    Generally, a slow, steady retrieve is what you want. If you get the book, he also talks about the "pull and drop" method". IMO, that's more of a bass technique.


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    What size rod do u use with this method?
    Any light or UL rod in the 5-7' range will work.
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    How far away from structure do u usually keep your boat when casting to these spots?
    Also, how do u locate good spots to throw the jigs?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Wolfman29 View Post
    How far away from structure do u usually keep your boat when casting to these spots?
    Also, how do u locate good spots to throw the jigs?
    I use light jigs, so 50' would be a long cast. Thirty to forty feet would be about average.

    Look for drop offs. Fish like access to deeper water. Topo maps will help you find structure. I fish a lot of small lakes. In places like that, just looking at the slope of the bank can often indicate good spots.

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    What size jigs would u recommend keeping on hand? I know there's different times to use different weights but I'm going to stock up on them. Also, u say u like the straight tail baits?


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    We fish lakes that are stained to muddy . Verticle jig keeping boat over or real close to structure . Prefer heavier baits to keep in contact and be able to feel cover with 11' jig pole . We only use tubes , seems like the have right amount of action . Most folks over work their baits IMO .
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