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    I'm thinking of trying a few out and need to know some good colors to start with in real slightly stained water. I wouldn't worry about asking if it were old cheap jigs, but cranks are a little different $$$$$ wise. Thanks in advance for any help!!
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    I like the using fire tiger, pearl w/ charteuse back, tennesse shad, chrome with either a blue or black back, or anything with a hit of charteuse in it. If you get fire tiger try using a Bomber Fat A, other than that I use Bandits 200 & 300 series.
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    Sounds like jigs, if it has charteuse in it then it's good. Thanks for the help!!
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    crappiechappy, look at the Cabela's Gravediggers. They are the same(almost) as the Bandits but a 'buck' cheaper. I would also make a solid black one with green eyes. Couldn't find one that color. <*)}}}><
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    Can't go wrong with Pearl , Chart , or my favorite anything with pink.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Crappie Chatt
    crappiechappy, look at the Cabela's Gravediggers. They are the same(almost) as the Bandits but a 'buck' cheaper. I would also make a solid black one with green eyes. Couldn't find one that color. <*)}}}><
    I saw that on their website. Have you used them for crappie? If so which #'s are best?
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    SteveJ, I have used every color and reds seem to be the least productive. Speed maybe the most important factor. My most productive speeds are 1.5 to 1.8 mph. A GPS is the only way to consistanly keep those speeds. Also laying a track will let you return to hot spots. I have both the med. divers and the deep. I would believe the deep divers with 50 to 80ft out will work the best. <*)}}}><
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    CC, thanks for the info, I have been wanting to make an order for a couple of rod holders but have been waiting to get some more stuff, think I will order a few to try. That's been my best speed also. Steve
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    I'm a huge fan of the Rapala F3 and CD3 for panfish.

    They make a color called HOT STEEL which is blue on top, yellow down the sides, and orange/red on the bottom. It's a great crappie lure!

    I like the floating F3 in spring and the COUNT DOWN CD3 in the summer.

    They also make the F3 and CD3 in Fire Tiger!

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    Give these a try: Strike King Bitsy Pond Minnow, they come in 1/8 oz



    Go to BPS or wal-mart and check out the selection. They come in firetiger and chartreuse and plenty of other colors.

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