Are there any flies that outproduce others when it comes to fly fishing for crappies? Is a 3wt rod ok? I use it for bream, but never crappie.

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I know guys that use 1 wts so you're good. Flies you can play all day with switching to get them to hit. Wooley buggers, crappie candy, nymphs, pheasant tail nymphs are all good. Lot's of new foam patterns out there.

A guy who makes some really cool flies out of everthing writes at Fly Anglers On-line Fly Anglers OnLine, Your Complete Internet Flyfishing Resource., on the left side of the screen click on features, then scroll down to Panfish click on it and the current article comes up, at the bottom of the article is the link for the archieve of his articles.

Enjoy he's got some neat patterns.

Fatman

Yeah, that's Rick Zeiger. He has a couple of columns on "Rick's Favorite Bluegill Flies" and "Rick's Favorite Crappie Flies".

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Read this article. Link below.

Wet Flies for Big 'Gills and Crappie

I have done well on both of these wet flies, the IM and the IBG. The other fly I like to use when the Specks are deep is the Crappie Candy.

Crappie Candy

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Thanks, guys

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here is a killer fly for crappies, blue gill, bass.
I have even caught carp on this fly.

alright hogan, you got me interested, How do ya tie that thing? And what kind of hair is it?

Hook size 8-14
head brass bead
tail pheasant rump maraboo and crystal flash
collar pheasant maraboo
body hares mask blended with light bright dubbing.

Throw in your favorite water and hold on tight

Micro Jig Fly
Lime Trude: Week 5 -- Jig Fly

Crappie Candy
Crappie Candy - "Fly of the Week #198 - FAOL"

There are lots of others these and clousers work best for me.

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Jerry Hamon Van Alstyne, Texas

Crappie Candy Or Clousers Or A Minnow Imitaiton