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What are some lures and baits you use that aren’t typically seen crappie lures/baits? What kind of weird stuff are you using to catch crappies? Also, what about some lesser known companies making cool jigs or other lures? Companies maybe not many people have heard of but are good quality?
I think the least known bait I've ever used to catch Crappie with is the Brook Silverside minnow. (in the past)
As far as non-commercial baits, I use the Slabanator Jigs series (custom made) of plastic jig bodies. (current use)
I started making jigs from trash . Out last any commercial jigs I have found several times over . Catch just as good for me .
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I love the Haddock Kreepy Krawlers. They are like the old Gene Larew Crappie Spider's but they have dual turbo tail instead single turbo tail. I found some years ago on EBay. Apparently they were made by a company in CA for saltwater fishing. I bought a ton of them and they are great crappie baits. 100 Assorted Creature baits 2 3/4" - Soft Plastic Baits Lot - 100 Qty - Tackle | eBay
I make some blade baits that fall into that category. One is a prop spin where a propeller is attached behind the head with a bead before tying the rest. Another is a Tail gunner or spinner where the swivel is tied in at the bend and blade is attached. Both style of baits work well for crappie. I do sell jigs on occasion when asked by members here. I do tie some nice jigs.Attachment 500239Attachment 500240Attachment 500241
What about the tiny hair jig, the Popeye? I still use them when they are slow to bite
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Limits tackle makes some decent baits , but so do lots of other smaller bait suppliers
The list is long, Bobs jigs are good , crazy angler as well , thermocline lures and the list goes on
Jungle Jim ties some deadly jigs , the use of the bait in most cases is way more important than the bait ….facts
Sure getting hard to find in some areas from what I hear . Jigs have hurt the bait shops selling live bait .Quote:
Originally Posted by catchNreeleaze
I prefer steak over tofu. So, I feed Crappie live bait for their last supper.
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Hardly any of my local lakes have bait shops to get minnows. My favorite place is 25 miles on the other side of Dallas from me. The owner sells minnows by 1/2 or a full pound. It's making the trip during the spring because I can store my unused minnows at home until the next trip. This does not work as well during the other months.
A bait I’ve been fishing with for a number of years. The Ring Kick Tail. It is made by Cultiva, Which is a brand owned by Owner Hooks. It is infused with shrimp and small bait fish. I have caught as many as 100 crappie in a day on one bait. Tough as nails, which is surprising since it is infused with scent attractant. Not sure if it is still available in the US or not. For a while it was sold by a crappie.com member who had a JDM tackle website out of New York. When fish hit this thing they don’t let go. I still have a few packs. Last time I used one was on Lake Poinsett, AR back in October. Boated over 100 crappie that day.
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Still tryin to Catch Crappie , on ANY jig's...lol...do ok W/ live minnow's...but they are a hassle sometimes...Crowboy in FL
Another company you don’t hear too much about is Midsouth Tackle in Jonesboro Arkansas. They make a very good/ tough tube jig and minnow head jig heads that fit like a glove.
( exposed head ) . You have to call them to use a credit card.
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I've bought bass baits from them & liked them, but never knew they sold crappie lures.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenLine
Crappie tubes, jig heads and some blue gill lures is all I see on the web siteQuote:
Originally Posted by Les Young
I just ordered about 200 tubes. The spawn will be here soon
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Didn't think I could be successful with jigs but all I use now. Just cast out and let sink to desired depth then slowly reel in and most times you'll feel a distinct thump, not a tap tap like bluegill or bass can do. Other times you'll see the line start moving one way or it will go slack where they're striking up on the bait. An UL setup will help you feel bites better. Get some 1/32 and 1/16 jig heads, some 1.5 inch tubes and some Bobby Garland baby shads in monkey milk. Order some slab sauce to go on the plastics to attract the fish. Good luckQuote:
Originally Posted by Crowboy49
Edit: "Attractants" can affect any sense of the fish, sight, smell, taste, and vibrations to their lateral line
OK...will Try...soon...? Slab Sauce Really , Help..???
Yes, it should help. No need to drown the lure in it, just put a good smearing on it. I add attractant after every fish I catch unless theres some still on it to help cover their "breath"Quote:
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Bass Pro makes a bait really similar to this one.
Well...Ok...thank-you...!
Magic Minnow – Lake Fork Lure Co.
Lake Fork Tackle has some good looking stuff. I haven't tried these but I would
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Here's a company, Panfishpro, they have some interesting looking baits