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I have always just tied a 1/16 oz jig straight to my line and added a splitshot to get to my desired depth. What are some other ways to present your bait to the crappie and how does it work and why. Thinking of getting into tourneyments this year and I need be more versatile on my fishing methods. Thanks
And what benefits are there to tieing your jig with a loop knot how does this affect your jig in the water other than it being more free
some say the loop knot is the way to go ....i do know with braid it works very well when fished tandem ....
dual presentations dancing if you will in unison emulate baitfish movements well ......
i am one of those that never puts split shot on my line but i do have a bud or 2 that do it to fish real deep ....i mostly drop one jig at a time with an improved clinch knot
my favorite method of presenting jigs to crappie is under a float at various depths ...i always use a pinch on and most of the time its a thill
good luck to you on the tourney trail ....
There is a ton of geat information in this "Stickie" at the top of the forum where many have shared their tips and techniques.
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/main-...ups-beginners/
As a general rule, I would not add a split shot above the jig. I would just use a heavier jig.Quote:
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do you dead stick the jig ? I tend to tie knots in my line adding weights and trying to jig .Quote:
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About the deepest I fish a single 1/32oz or 1/16oz jig is 30ft down. I don't use loop knots, but tie direct to the jig with a Improved Clinch knot.
I don't add a sinker to the line, except when casting/swimming a jig on my rod/reel with braid. The limpness of the braid and stiffness of the rod I'm using can hide some light hits, but the addition of the sinker magnifies those light hits. But, for the most part, I only use the braid outfit for casting Roadrunners & Whirly Bees around cover.
When using a single jig, alone & without extra weight, and casting or shooting docks ... I use hi-vis line and become a "line watcher". I want to "see" the line jump, and not necessarily "feel" the strike ... reason being, I don't want the fish to feel any resistance when it sucks that bait in. I just want to see the line react to that strike, whether it comes in the form of a slight single jump in the line, a sideways movement in the line, or sudden slack line (knowing that the jig cannot be on bottom). I don't add weight because I want the jig to slowly descend & glide through the water.
... cp :kewl
U can put a boober on and it will present the jig where u want it no split shot. I use this method alot. I go from 12" all the down to 8ft. Once u get the strike u are near the strikezone. Even just straight jig and line. I prefer sexy shad clear jigs any day rainbow glitter. And if its not cheating at the tournament, get crappie nibbles on every jig. I caught 3.5 lb crappie on clear jig. Good luck at tournament.Quote:
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Your last paragraph is the way I fish. I have found that most times you don't feel a big fish hit. They just suck it in and either the line will go slack or move side ways. Sometimes you will just feel some weight.
I fish jigs vertically almost exclusively . I never understood folks adding weight between you and the fish (jig). I use 1/8 oz or larger all the time .When fishing extra large baits or deeper I use 1/4 oz . I also normally use bigger tube baits which can slow the fall of light jig heads. Another advantage of heavier / larger jigs is it allows you to use bigger hooks . Also the jig can help you feel whats under the water and it is easier to shake it loose if it is not too light when you hang up.
I believe if your in contact with your jig almost 100 % of the time then you don't need to line watch. Anything picking up or hitting the jig will be noticed on a sensitive jig pole . Tie my jigs with clinch knot on 8lb test with a tiny barrel swivel tied inline about 18'' up just to stop line twist . That way swievel does'nt interfear with clinch knot holding bait horizontally . I always say Crappie do not nibble but inhale a bait and if line is tight that is where the thump is felt . You don't feel it if line is loose many times . Anytime I feel a bite or don't feel my jig I automatically lift the pole . After lots of practice you can learn what a fish feels like verses cover (brush , stumps , ect.)