cold stained water

[crappie52]

going in the morning it will be sunny early with clouds following, very cold slightly stain water, vertical jigging in 12 to 25 feet, what color jig should i start with? tiped with minnows? or minnows only, i will have a few poles out let me know what you think.

[bama647]

ive been knocking em out with char/flake 1 inch lately. but it warmed up the last couple days and i havent gotten but a few dinks last 2 days. i beleive our water temps are getting up in the high 40s.

[bama647]

minnows only was working well also. (tight line)

[Jason Piper]

I would think black/chartreuse would work well! I've been catching fish on beaver tails in that color in water with about 6" visibility.

[slabbandit]

I agree, Black/Chartreuse would be my first choice also. The shad are averaging about 3" here so don't be afraid to use a large tube or Beavertail.
Good Luck!

[Wiskers]

I too opt for darker colors in low light conditions. I like the Black and Chartruse or Black and Orange. In stained to muddy water I also like a ribbed bait Like the Yum Wully Beavertail for more vibration. Scent will also help. The more odds you can put in your favor the better off you are. Good Luck! :D

[crappiefarmer]

Junebug/Chart, black/chart, blue/chart, green/chart, pink/white, orange, yellow. These are a good start. CF