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Reply With QuoteI have used casting bubbles, for 50 years, with great success.
Tie one on, add 18 to 24 inch leader, and your popper.
Deadly at night, with a popper that glows.
P.S. keep this a secret
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I have used casting bubbles, for 50 years, with great success.
Tie one on, add 18 to 24 inch leader, and your popper.
Deadly at night, with a popper that glows.
P.S. keep this a secret
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With a fly rod or spinning rod? Thanks for the reply! Your secret is safe with me.Originally Posted by fiveeyes
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Like this? It’s the only torpedo style I’m finding that isn’t just a float. Comes in 4 sizes, starting at 1/8 oz.
Minnow
I haven't found anything more fun than fly fishing for bream in the summer time when they're on or near the beds.
ain't figured out how to catch crappie on a fly rig though, and honestly don't know that I need to. I might try it someday just for giggles.
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A fly rod works well for crappie if they are shallow. If they are more than 5 feet deep, I use a steady sink fly line (they are rated by feet per minute). If they are more than 10 feet deep, break out the spinning rod.
I would recommend getting a 5 wt fly rod to start with as a good all around rod. You can get the steady sink fly line in 5 wt. I have one rod setup with steady sink line and others with floating lines. Crappie will eat minnow patterns such as a clouser minnow, but they will also eat nymphs.
I generally go with a size 8 or 10 fly, so I can catch bass, crappie, gills, etc.
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Lots of good info so far. The casting bubble is a common thing among those who want to pitch flies. A fly rig is an experience all to itself. To get the most bang for the buck, I suggest buying a reel that you could swap spools on. Floating and sinking lines don’t interchange much but cover the depths nicely when dome right. I use a WF4F mostly but I cant seem to find a spool for the reel like I suggested so I'm looking for another reel that I can get another spool for. I also find the smaller weight rods a bit whippy but I found a 4pc Fenwick that fit the bill. Built it through the fine folks at Mudhole. And I have caught crappie on a fly, streamer pattern, but had to wait for it to get down to them. It’s cool seeing the whole fly line jump when they thump the fly.
