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Jig Selections for Warming Waters
it’s easy to see a bite but other times the pole A crappie took a Crappie Dapper that
will barely wiggle. The fish do not set the hook
on themselves so you need to raise the pole was longlined in medium depth waters.
up as soon as you see the bite. Don’t jerk, just
raise the rod and start reeling. Mixed with the
speed of the boat, the fish will be hooked.” other wood covers. A percentage of crappie
Johnson says, “Another tip proven to will congregate tight to the cover making them
be important is the use of scents. They help easy to find.
hide our human scent and odd scents we There is no rule of thumb for the
accidently get on the baits. Slab Slobber and perfect depth because water temperatures,
Mo Glo Slab Jam are two of the best.” thermoclines, shade, water color and other
factors play important roles in crappie depths.
Electronics are important for helping solve
Jigging the fish depth puzzle. Fishermen should start
Another method when the water warms by looking in potential areas paying attention
is vertical jigging laydowns, brushpiles and
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