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  1. #21
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    Default Crankbaits for Crappie!


    Hi.

    Here is Jeff Whites article on Crankbaits for Crappie.
    It really has helped me, and I also use the same set up
    to troll for Saugeye.

    Rick.

    Crankbaits for Crappie 
    I have been asked by some of my good friends here on Crappie
    Last edited by Cincinnati; 08-02-2009 at 11:15 PM.
    Formally: BoxingRef_Rick.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Harold View Post
    What are planer boards??

    Harold
    Harold,

    Planer boards are a device that gets the baits out away from the boat. they are very popular up north for walleye fishing. the boards are cut on the forward end at an angle to "steer" the board away from the boat. pretty ingenious device. they work pretty well at allowing you to cover a stretch of water 100-150 ft wide. you can find a picture of them on bass pro website or cabelas.

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    I use both Bandit 200 series and #4 & #5 Rapala Suspending Shad Raps.
    White Splatterback is my goto all around color for the bandit.
    Blue/Orange Belly Shad Raps on sunny days.
    Purple Glass Raps on Clear Water lakes on sunny days
    I use darker colors on cloudy days.

    1.8mph is where I start.

    We use snap weights in front of the lure. Put out 30 ft of line, snap on a 1 oz snap weight and feed out 20 - 30 feet of line. This keeps the lures closer to the boat so we can make tighter turns if needed.

    We'll also put out planer boards to cover more area.

    On Table Rock it's the best way to put Crappie in the boat in the summertime when the water gets over 80 degrees.

    Good luck

    g.

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