Quote Originally Posted by Fishfishwish View Post
In recent days, where I fish, vertical jigging seems to be the best way to catch crappie. I've tried various swimming and bouncing retrieves with little success. Vertical jigging in the same locations almost instantly results in a bite. Lots of hot weather recently - high 90s and even a few 100 degree days.

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It's my favorite ways to consistently catch them. Usually best in the summer when nobody is on the lake.