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So all my crappie fishing has been spider rigging minnows and jigging tubes every now and then.. Since I'm fishing from a kayak more these days I like the aspect of light tackle and not lugging around live bait that often, and don't think pulling crankbaits would work that great from a kayak. My question is just simply, what else as far as artificial lures are out there/what do you suggest.
CASTING !!! (which also includes shooting docks)
Baits are personal choice ... but I like solid bodied plastics on a 1/16oz weedless jig head - 6lb test mono - 6'6" fast taper action rod for overall casting purposes. When dock shooting is available, the only thing I change is the rod length ... and I go to a 5'6" fast taper action rod. But, I'm not averse to shooting docks with the 6'6" rod, should I already have it in hand when a opportunity arises.
I also like marabou Roadrunners and Charlie Brewer Pro Whirly Bee lures ... mainly for casting more open water situations. They're cast using a 7' Med action rod & 10/2 PowerPro braid. I even, sometimes, troll with them as I move from one location to another (if they're not too far apart).
... cp :kewl
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Originally Posted by CrappiePappy
I've been using nothing but jigs for over thirty years. That's all you really need, IMO. The type/color of jig is not nearly as important as how you fish it.
Thats what I wanted to hear. Now just got to load up the tackle box, and work on presentation and structure location. Thanks guys!
Jigs are the go to bait for crappie but the largest crappie I've caught was on a Bettle Spin. One thing I like about the Bettle Spin is it will catch about any species and is fun to work around stumps and brush when you are just paddling around and casting for whatever might be biting.
I use only two types of baits for Crappie. MEATGETTER's hand tied jigs and Southern pro tubes ( 2'' umbrella tubes or 2.5'' Capps and Coleman ). They can be trolled , cast or like i do verticle jigged!:fish
Bare Hair jigs tipped with nothing are good. Don't forget about "Gulp Alive" minnows.
With all the above information, sounds like you are still going to have a full tackle box and Kayak! You can never have enough baits, you just don't have to bring all of them with you at one time....
I tell my wife I need a bigger boat. My current one doesn't hold all my fishing equipment:biggrin
Haha I have already planned to reorginize garage for more fishing storage, and looking at bigger kayaks !
I own a fishing bait company. And all I carry is panfish lures. If you are interested in trying some different stuff p.m. Me and I can throw together an assortment and see what you like. A lot of it is personal preference . I use a lot of tubes lil hustler tubes, umbrella tubes, stingers, strider bugs, and the list goes on. I carry all of these products. Good luck and let me know if you want some to try out
Besides the jigs and soft plastics....I would carry a few Beetle-spins and also some Road Runners
Don't rule out pulling cranks. I'm not a kayak fisherman myself but know many that pull cranks for walleye and other species, I don't see why it wouldn't work for crappie too.
You now have stealth on your side, and can tame the skinny water. Don't forget a good float n fly set up. I hair/feather jig under a tiny float is KILLER for shallow water fish.