What's Your Ideal Crappie Fish Pegged Weight Size??

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10-07-2023, 02:40 PM
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What's Your Ideal Crappie Fish Pegged Weight Size??

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*No matter your state or country.
*No matter your weather or temp.
*No matter if you are fishing shallow or deep.
*No matter if you are Open Water, or Fishing Structure.

What is your ideal Pegged Crappie Weight Size? I toggle between a tad bit over 1/16th oz & 1/8th oz above my jig. I've heard of Pro's using 1/4th oz & 1/2 oz in shallow water like clock work but that doesn't fit my fishing skillz. :fingerdance:yikes. Sound off on yours or don't sound off.. :biggrin:popcorn I'm still going to boat me a limit tomorrow 10-8-23 when I go regardless. :Rofl I just need to talk about fishing because it's driving me nutz not being able to go right now. :crazy:
10-07-2023, 02:47 PM
fredo

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Originally Posted by UnLikeU

What is your ideal Pegged Crappie Weight Size?

What are you talking about? :dono
10-07-2023, 03:01 PM
BuckeyeCrappie

Oh 1 lb crappie eat mighty fine! :Rofl I use 1/32 or 1/16th jigheads with no addl. weight.
10-07-2023, 03:11 PM
TBass89

My go to is 1/48oz and 1/64oz jigheads size 8 hooks for dock shooting. I’ve noticed it’s not a common size but it works good for my area.

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10-07-2023, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie

Oh 1 lb crappie eat mighty fine! :Rofl I use 1/32 or 1/16th jigheads with no addl. weight.

:ThumbsUp Got it Buckeye you don't pegg any weight & only use your jig head. Understood... Every person's style is different that's what makes fishing fun. :biggrin When fishing 1mph - 5mph under 10foot I will go with no weight also, but I've found when you are fishing & stumble across that OPEN ROAMING HAWG dat Pegged weight helps get that bait to the fish faster before she swims away. Just a preference. :cheers2
10-07-2023, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by fredo

What are you talking about? :dono

Here you go Fredo... I didn't know anyone responding wouldn't know what a Pegged Weight was. :ThumbsUp It's the weight used above the Lure used to fish. Example:
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10-07-2023, 03:32 PM
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Got it TBass89 & I understand. So you too are not using a Pegged Weight System. You and Ole Buckeye are just using the weight from the Jig Head only. It's a different gear set up. :ThumbsUp
10-07-2023, 03:35 PM
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I didn't realize people would be thrown to not understand what Pegged Weight Setup was for Crappie. So my fault.. :cheers2 Here is a guy who has won a bunch of money Crappie Fishing that may give you a better understanding through showing ya. You can Click Hayden Jeffries' Go-To Rig Setup For Crappie Tournaments - YouTube He will show ya... Keep catching Slabs... :ThumbsUp

https://youtu.be/-ffiQL3HeN8?si=9TALNUN_5yhtRPbU
10-07-2023, 03:35 PM
BuckeyeCrappie

I’m not a jig troller just single poler or “polar” here up north.
10-07-2023, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie

I’m not a jig troller just single poler or “polar” here up north.

Buckeye ALL I DO IS SINGLE POLE.. :Rofl I aint trolling missing out on DAT THUMP!!!!!! :Doh: The weight above just helps get the jig down there faster for us is all. I have a bunch of poles so when I hang up I just jump to the next rigged up one. I wouldn't know how to Troll for Crappie. :Rofl:biggrin I would starve to death if I had to do that. rotfl
10-07-2023, 03:44 PM
BuckeyeCrappie

I’m mostly a crank puller…
10-07-2023, 03:56 PM
TBass89

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Originally Posted by UnLikeU

Got it TBass89 & I understand. So you too are not using a Pegged Weight System. You and Ole Buckeye are just using the weight from the Jig Head only. It's a different gear set up. :ThumbsUp

Yeah sorry my answer didn’t help much and I wasn’t familiar with that style of fishing either jumped the gun on that one. Pretty cool stuff sounds like you have it figured out very well. I’ll be interested to see your stringer full tomorrow tight lines to you.

My favorite way to hunt crappie is dock shooting I’m hooked lol

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10-07-2023, 06:48 PM
Grainraiser

I don't use pegged weights but I have found a 1/32 bullet weight will fit perfectly pressed into styrofoam slip float. They are kind of hard to find but are well having some with you. Add the weight to a float and a 1/32 jighead and you will have something you can cast pretty far.
10-07-2023, 06:55 PM
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TBass dat better be 1 Heck of a Stringer to hold a weeks worth of pinned up can't go Crappie Fishing for the week!!! :Rofl You will see dat Limit tomorrow hopefully.. :biggrin
10-07-2023, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Grainraiser

I don't use pegged weights but I have found a 1/32 bullet weight will fit perfectly pressed into styrofoam slip float. They are kind of hard to find but are well having some with you. Add the weight to a float and a 1/32 jighead and you will have something you can cast pretty far.

Thanks Gainraiser. It's a different style of fishing but I'll take that into real consideration. My biggest dilemma right now is do I want to do the fish I catch tomorrow Whole or Filet? :biggrin They are a good as in the boat.
10-07-2023, 08:31 PM
bbrown549

1/4 ounce tungsten weight pegged about 18 inches above the jig is my go to set up

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10-07-2023, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by bbrown549

1/4 ounce tungsten weight pegged about 18 inches above the jig is my go to set up

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Well that tells me what I need to know about your fishing skills.:Rofl that quality of weight and that size of weight moving that fast yeah you know how to catch a limit.:biggrin:highfive
10-08-2023, 04:43 AM
keeferfish

I actually normally use TWO 1/8 oz above my jig but don't peg anything. I use egg singers and just run the line thru twice with and cn normally slid them abound if needed. How the heck and you dip at 5mph? Seems way too fast.
10-08-2023, 06:20 AM
UpstateSC_Bill

I am mostly just an ultra light single pole jig caster. For the way I fish and the waters I fish jig heads from 1/32 to 1/16 oz. do the job most of the time. As a matter of fact instead of added weight I sometimes use a bobber to suspend the jig at a certain depth. If I am in deeper water I might go as heavy as 1/8 Oz.
10-08-2023, 07:17 AM
DrNip

Before livescope I religiously used a double jig setup with 10’ rod. Did this for years. Had 1/16 to 1/8oz jighead on top and 1/8 to 1/4oz jighead on the bottom. When livescope came around I started to just use one jighead with weight at top. I prefer a 1/8oz weight on top. Lately I’ve reverted back to double jighead setup as crappie tend to strike at the weight. Might as well have a hook with it.
10-08-2023, 08:41 AM
BuckeyeCrappie

Ok, so where is this limit of fish? :dono:popcorn
10-08-2023, 11:33 PM
slabbandit

I go as small as a 1/8 oz and up to a 3/8 oz. That is for using small hair jigs and tube jigs. I will use a 1/2 oz. with just a bare minnow hook, especially if they're deep or I'm moving fast.
10-09-2023, 09:11 AM
happycaster58

Depends on depth of water and if fish are stationary or roaming. Deeper the water and faster the fish- the more weight. 1/4 to 3/8 oz usually. If they're really deep, 1/2 oz. Jig head weight is usually 1/16th.
10-09-2023, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by UpstateSC_Bill

I am mostly just an ultra light single pole jig caster. For the way I fish and the waters I fish jig heads from 1/32 to 1/16 oz. do the job most of the time. As a matter of fact instead of added weight I sometimes use a bobber to suspend the jig at a certain depth. If I am in deeper water I might go as heavy as 1/8 Oz.

Got it SC_Bill. The Fishery makes all the difference. Thanks for chatting it up. Safety to you out there. :cheers2
10-09-2023, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bbrown549

1/4 ounce tungsten weight pegged about 18 inches above the jig is my go to set up

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BBrown... Man 10-8-23 I experimented with heavier weight on a new crappie set up yesterday & it makes so much sense now. I didn't have a 1/4th but ordered some today to see if it helps me move that bait more with the rod tip. I can see 100% why you do it if it's suiting open water or structure fishing. Thanks.:ThumbsUp
10-09-2023, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by keeferfish

I actually normally use TWO 1/8 oz above my jig but don't peg anything. I use egg singers and just run the line thru twice with and cn normally slid them abound if needed. How the heck and you dip at 5mph? Seems way too fast.

Gotcha Keeferfish.. I think you assume that 5mph is a boat speed or something trolling perhaps. I was stating I will fish with no weight when it's 5mph or less if the water depth is 10ft or less which is rare. Most people responding are in thoughts of me "Trolling" I don't troll for crappie. I 1 Pole for them. I definitely need to put that in the description if I post again. I didn't know that many people trolled for crappie. It seems more people troll for them vs 1 Pole. I've never trolled for them I couldn't imagine missing out on DAT THUMP! That's my whole thrill. :Rofl
10-09-2023, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by DrNip

Before livescope I religiously used a double jig setup with 10’ rod. Did this for years. Had 1/16 to 1/8oz jighead on top and 1/8 to 1/4oz jighead on the bottom. When livescope came around I started to just use one jighead with weight at top. I prefer a 1/8oz weight on top. Lately I’ve reverted back to double jighead setup as crappie tend to strike at the weight. Might as well have a hook with it.

DrNip, nobody can find argument with what you just stated because it makes all the sense in the world. :biggrin GOT IT!.. :cheers2
10-09-2023, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie

Ok, so where is this limit of fish? :dono:popcorn

:biggrin:Rofl:crazy:rotfl Did you really think I knew how to actually catch them Buck????? :Doh: On 10-8-23 when I went out Buck my thought was to do that but um... Seeeeeeee... Whatttt haddddd... Haappen wuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......... White Flag Icon:help:fingerdance
10-09-2023, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by slabbandit

I go as small as a 1/8 oz and up to a 3/8 oz. That is for using small hair jigs and tube jigs. I will use a 1/2 oz. with just a bare minnow hook, especially if they're deep or I'm moving fast.

Got it Slab Bandit... I smell State Limits on your fingers from you pressing the keys on your keyboard.. :Rofl GOT IT!! :highfive
10-09-2023, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by happycaster58

Depends on depth of water and if fish are stationary or roaming. Deeper the water and faster the fish- the more weight. 1/4 to 3/8 oz usually. If they're really deep, 1/2 oz. Jig head weight is usually 1/16th.

I understand that loud and clear Happycaster58.:ThumbsUp Do you ever drop and get your lure to wrap around the top of your line by the weight or leader & have to re-drop when you use a 1/16 jig with a 1/4 weight?
10-09-2023, 06:32 PM
keeferfish

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Originally Posted by UnLikeU

Gotcha Keeferfish.. I think you assume that 5mph is a boat speed or something trolling perhaps. I was stating I will fish with no weight when it's 5mph or less if the water depth is 10ft or less which is rare. Most people responding are in thoughts of me "Trolling" I don't troll for crappie. I 1 Pole for them. I definitely need to put that in the description if I post again. I didn't know that many people trolled for crappie. It seems more people troll for them vs 1 Pole. I've never trolled for them I couldn't imagine missing out on DAT THUMP! That's my whole thrill. :Rofl

I was not talking about trolling are you saying wind or boat speed? It comes across as boat speed to me.

I only single pole unless you call a rod in each hand spider rigging :biggrin

Which for me is VERY seldom.

5mph trolling is cooking also!
10-09-2023, 06:54 PM
bbrown549

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Originally Posted by UnLikeU

BBrown... Man 10-8-23 I experimented with heavier weight on a new crappie set up yesterday & it makes so much sense now. I didn't have a 1/4th but ordered some today to see if it helps me move that bait more with the rod tip. I can see 100% why you do it if it's suiting open water or structure fishing. Thanks.:ThumbsUp

Just to expand on this a little further, the tungsten will provide brighter returns when Live Scoping than lead does, making it a little easier to see. I also run 1 sinker stop on top of the weight and 2 below it. For the most part this will prevent the sinker from sliding down the line on the hookset. [emoji106]

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10-10-2023, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by bbrown549

Just to expand on this a little further, the tungsten will provide brighter returns when Live Scoping than lead does, making it a little easier to see. I also run 1 sinker stop on top of the weight and 2 below it. For the most part this will prevent the sinker from sliding down the line on the hookset. [emoji106]

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Niceeeeeeee... I see ya know your stuff over there BBrown. Yeah I use to use Tungsten.:highfive It's a great product. Brother I ran a new rig on Sunday that is the new way I'm Crappie fishing for a while now. I may decide to make a video on it but am mentally thinking of hoarding the idea for my mind only for now. :biggrin I appreciate you chiming in to stir up some conversation. Thanks. :cheers2
10-10-2023, 08:55 AM
happycaster58

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Originally Posted by UnLikeU

I understand that loud and clear Happycaster58.:ThumbsUp Do you ever drop and get your lure to wrap around the top of your line by the weight or leader & have to re-drop when you use a 1/16 jig with a 1/4 weight?

Not very often. Miss-fires do happen tho'.
10-10-2023, 10:08 AM
Gone Fishin'

Years back there was an article in the local paper about a retired pastor who caught a limit of crappie every day for a year. Now that's an accomplishment! Imagine the weather and stuff he endured to just be out there every day, much less limit out each day.

He mostly fished one rig, a Little Fishy on a 1/32 oz bare jighead with a small hook fished a foot under a 1/2 oz weight to get it down fast. Folks would go into the local bait shop and ask for the rig by his name (which I've forgotten now). I fished it for some years, it works. I need to go back to it, haven't been doing great on fish numbers lately.