This time last year I lost so many big black crappie at the boat it drove me nuts. Seemed like just before I could get the net under one the jig would come out and another good fish would wave goodbye with its tail. I was fishing with 6 lb Viscous mono so was a little nervous about swinging them in but now I wonder if I would have been better off. I've also straightened a few hooks just enuf to let them off so I know I'm doing something wrong here. I lose very few vertical jigging but when I cast and drag I bet I lose one out of every 3-4 good fish. I need to devise a new strategy before I get back on the water next February. How do you guys land a fish that runs 1.5 lbs or so? I know there's a lot of variables here but maybe you can teach me something I need to know. Thanks!