Thread: Deep water

I must agree with crappiepappy and Colayn in gig selection. I prefer a 1/16 oz as my go to gig and add the lightest splitshot needed to reach depth. I fish with the Bass Pro Shops Crappie Maxx Mighty Lite Rod in 8' length with a 750 Crappie Maxx Spinning Reel. But I feel the real key is your line. I primarily use the Crappie Maxx Hi-Viz Yellow in the 4lb. test. I would also recommend S.O.S. Fishing Line in 2lb. test. Both are great products and the strongest lines I have found when comparing similar diameters. The 8’ rods really make casting the lure and fighting the fish on the light line a dream. My wife and I have caught crappie 2+lbs., bass 5 lbs., catfish 6 lbs. and an 8 lb. drum and have not broken one off yet (knock on wood). We primarily fish KY and Barkley Dams. Our favorite soft plastic is Wendell Shelton's split tails in silver body with pink tail and black body with blue tail. Shelton's jigs can be found at most bait shops around the dams.