Freezing weather (high pressure ) sends them to the bottom

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Ken Roberson from Power Crappie (Huckabee Rods ) gave me a couple new rods to try out at the Crappie Expo last week . The 9' one called a Hot Rod will be good for a spinning reel . The Phantom is a 13' jig pole for extra reach and I rigged with a bait caster . I could not believe how a 13' rod could still be light but still swing slabs . He gave me a new hat as mine had faded from the sun . Thanks Ken Roberson and Todd Huckabee . Both great guys , enjoyed meeting you both . Thanks again .

I got to try the 13' Phantom yesterday and it was amazing for such a big jig pole . Used it yesterday and think it will be a big part of my arsenal for jigging shallow water where it will help to have a longer reach . It was a bit heavier but not bad considering the length . Super strong and still plenty sensitive .

The Crappie behind this super cold front were plastered to the bottom around wood . It started off slow . I was checking for fish on wood but not seeing any . Kept looking with livescope and spotted something on the bottom tucked tight to the wood . Dropped a jig on them and bam , it was on . Nothing like seeing one turn on a jig and smack it . Started catching a few and then it warmed up when sun got overhead. They then pulled up of top of brush and started warming up or whatever . Flipped that purple/chartreuse Umbrella tube rigged on a unpainted insert jighead from Timmy Tom and they smacked it . Ran into my favorite couple from the Arkansas forums and shared the wealth. Always glad to share my catch with folks that enjoy them .