I’ve been making baits for a long time but primarily for black and white bass. I’ve never tied a jig specifically for crappie. I always use some of the plastic baits that I have made up. What do you like best or is your go to?
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I’ve been making baits for a long time but primarily for black and white bass. I’ve never tied a jig specifically for crappie. I always use some of the plastic baits that I have made up. What do you like best or is your go to?
Mostly depends on how I'm fishing it.
Casting (open water) ... 1/16oz marabou Road Runner
Casting (to cover) ... 1/16oz weedless jighead with Slabanator Mini-rod or Charlie Brewer Slider Grub
LS Flipping ... two 1/16oz heads with Slabanator Mini-rods or Hot Rods
Pushing ... 1/16oz head with Slabanator Booty Thumper or Hot Rods
For me spring and fall a Roadrunner or pony heads in 1/32oz size, summer just a ball head or whatever shape in heavier size. All hand tied.
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My go to lure is any 1.5 inch stinger or Minnow imitation soft plastic lure that has black and chartreuse on it.
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Hope that answers your question.
Mike
That’s a great looking minnow Mike.
Whatever you tie for white bass should work well for crappie. I’ve caught lots of white bass while fishing for crappie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dayne
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Originally Posted by deathb4disco
My favorite lake has some big white bass in it and I catch them all the time. I will say the jig needs to be built better because a white bass will destroy a handtie. I little super glue is all that is needed.
That is interesting. I’ve never caught a crappie on one of my white bass jigs except for the craft hair float and fly jigs.Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
A year ago I would have said a Bobby Garland Baby Shad . I have caught so many fish on a "Joker " they Attachment 414406have become my go to .
yesterday it was "fire tiger" in a heavy jig weight , only lasted for about 12 fish in heavy cover on mono though .
the good news is there were some jim dandy fish eating it before it took a vacation
the other good news is my bud was "just about to" sell the mold when i sent him pictures last night ....:Rofl