For the rare times when I really get into 'em and would like to try to catch a trophy, will trying bigger minnows make a difference? Just thought I'd get you guys opinions' on the subject. Thanks.
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For the rare times when I really get into 'em and would like to try to catch a trophy, will trying bigger minnows make a difference? Just thought I'd get you guys opinions' on the subject. Thanks.
I've tried them a few times with no difference. When I used to fish the Suffolk lakes I would get a half dozen of the really big ones. The only thing I ever caught on them was a raccoon perch that was so small it couldn't swallow the minnow.Quote:
Originally Posted by brad reedy
I Too, have pondered that question and here is what my feeble mind came up with:
I know for a fact that a big slab will hit a small minnow but I don't have any proof that a dink will hit a big minnow. So.... I only buy small minnows.
(They are cheaper too!):D
what about other "live" baits? Like worms or meal worms,grubs. I do know that in the warmer weather a lot of folks down my way swear by crickets. I have been meaning to try them as they sell them at Cohoon along with minnows.?????
I'm sure a lot of times I don't know what I'm doing but I'm always ready to try something new. For instance, last year when we went to the lake for a week I took an assortment of baits I got from Grubco. I didn't get a bite on any of them. Then another time I ran across and old fellow fishing from the bank and had a nice string of crappie. All caught on crickets. Maybe you got to fish them differently?Quote:
Originally Posted by tahoe 50
just in case you get some and wanto to keep them alive, i use one of the home made wire cages i made my self and used to feed them bean sprouts from the asia market - but the site says they eat potatoes.
http://www.ehow.com/how_3443_keep-crickets-alive.html
yes generally speakin larger minnows catch larger crappie... i use mediums most of the time in stead of small "crappie ' minnows. know a lot of titeliners that do the same. it cuts out a lot of the dinks!!
if you think about it ,when we tip a jig with a minnow all we are doing is making the jig bigger,so why not just use big minnows,but i have caught big crappies on small jigs like 1/64 1/2 inch long so the best thing to do is try both at the same time and see what works the best.
I myself haven't noticed much difference. I have had quite a few days when I
caught say 10 crappie and the 4 largest were caught on dead minnows versus lively ones, I mean sometimes the crispy floor of the boat from weeks ago variety that I put on as a whim.
Jeff
I'm with squirrel hunter,small minnows will catch slab crappie
and my opinion they are better for tipping a jig.
Billy
Crispy minnows? OK, I'll go along with that. Has anyone ever tried the pickled minnows? (the ones in a jar)
I've used crickets at Cohoon for crackers but nothing else hit them.Quote:
Originally Posted by tahoe 50
In Michigan through the ice We usually use small minnows but the last few years I've been home we used mediums. The fish were bigger but the bite was slower. Can't help but wonder if the result would have been much the same. I guess my feeling is when they want to eat they will eat what's in front of them.