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.
Attachment 414153
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
Nice fish. Good to hear your bud may hold off a little before selling!
Bob
Some of my hand ties.
Attachment 414451
1/16 oz weedless sickle hook jig and a bobby garland baby shad style plastic. Blue ice and black/chart and my top two colors.
In the spring I will go up to 1/32 oz, in the middle of winter I will switch to an 1/8 oz jig and a bigger plastic or jigging spoon.
It is hard to beat that Blue Ice colorQuote:
Originally Posted by Atimm693
I'm a jig and minnow guy. I've tried artificial baits, but I must smell real bad or something. Whatever it is, they aren't interested in my artificial presentation.
When it comes to other species, I have no problem landing big fish on lures, jig, etc. Just not crappie.
Slather a good coating of Slab Sauce on those artificial baits & see if that helps. :biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Hanr3
Seriously though, I'm subject to having many different "flavors" on my hands when out fishing (oil, gas, food, nicotine, etc.) and I still catch fish on jigs. Not that there's anything wrong or "cheating" about using live bait along with artificial bait, as I've used both separately and in combination for several species over the years. What really matters is you catch fish, have a good time doing it, and return home safely to enjoy the fruits of your efforts.
in all actuality if i only had one jig it would likely be a sparkly pearl , chart would be my back up if i had a second as a back up
That’s what it’s all about!Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappiePappy
Bob
Nice work !Quote:
Originally Posted by chaunc
Too many soft plastics on light jigs to mention that catch all fish species at one time or another.
Here are just a few:
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6' light action rod, 8# test braid; 1/32. 1/24, 1/16 oz unpainted ball head jigs with proper hook sizes; slow unsteady retrieve.
I catch fish with all the above in depths from 3'- 9' depending on the day and fish location(s).
It's very satisfying to catch fish on lures you make.
Great looking baits. Gotta ask, what kind of feathers are the speckled black ones and what is the black tail material?Quote:
Originally Posted by chaunc
Good looking ties
Any water color...any time of year Attachment 414641
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Those look nice
Speckled is pheasant. Black is just a piece of chenille. I keep my ties simple. I’ll post some more later if you’d like to see some.Quote:
Originally Posted by MCG1
Thank you sir! That chenille tail looks interesting. Pheasant has great coloring/markings, eh?