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BLING OR NO BLING?

in several natural minnow/shad/shiner
colors which usually work better for Northern latitude crappies like plain head
me in the fall than the typical multi- jigs, jigs with plastic and jigs with revolving
colored jig bodies. blades.
Generally, in our region the
lakes are clearer than anytime during
the summer so natural colors tend to lightly about every 5 seconds.
dominate when fishing very slowly. But Use the trolling motor to gently
if color is needed for stained water or move the boat around the cover while
low light conditions, I go with one of holding the rod to detect a light bite.
the Garland Mo’Glo colors. Whether you choose bling or no
An application of Mo’Glo Slab bling – right now is the time to fish
Jam to the plastic body provides deep for crappies on northern lakes.
desired scent of minnow to the bait.
Whether fishing a straight jig or
a drop-shot rig, the presentation is
similar. Lower the jig or drop-shot rig
to the bottom until contact is made
then take up several inches of line so - Darl Black
you are in the realm of crappies on
the sonar. Hold and shake the rod tip

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