02-17-2005, 07:47 PM
my best crappie method.
I use two rods, a single hook on each.
my first line is 4 pond test. a single number #6 or a #8 arbordeen hook tied directly to the bottom of the line. I place a 1/8 ounce split shot one foot above the hook. Place a live minnow on the hook, make sure it is a good swimmer cause crappie dont like lazy minnows, drop it all the way to the bottom and back up about two cranks. and leave it set.
my second line is one or two pound test line with a 1/16th silver tear drop tipped with a wax worm. place several holes around your minnow hole. drop your waxworm all the way to the bottom and work it from the near bottom to 5 feet off the bottom.
you will catch crappie on one or the other or both, this setup will also bring in the perch... and gills. This combination is deadly on the bass if you have an open bass season during your ice season. I caught 20 LBM's yesterday, and released every single one of them... (season ended here in mich Jan 1st)
the problem with the vexalar or any other fish finder is that you cant tell what kind of fish it is. this is where the under water camera comes in real handy.
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I use two rods, a single hook on each.
my first line is 4 pond test. a single number #6 or a #8 arbordeen hook tied directly to the bottom of the line. I place a 1/8 ounce split shot one foot above the hook. Place a live minnow on the hook, make sure it is a good swimmer cause crappie dont like lazy minnows, drop it all the way to the bottom and back up about two cranks. and leave it set.
my second line is one or two pound test line with a 1/16th silver tear drop tipped with a wax worm. place several holes around your minnow hole. drop your waxworm all the way to the bottom and work it from the near bottom to 5 feet off the bottom.
you will catch crappie on one or the other or both, this setup will also bring in the perch... and gills. This combination is deadly on the bass if you have an open bass season during your ice season. I caught 20 LBM's yesterday, and released every single one of them... (season ended here in mich Jan 1st)
the problem with the vexalar or any other fish finder is that you cant tell what kind of fish it is. this is where the under water camera comes in real handy.
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