Jig tipped with a minnow

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I use mostly thru the lips. Sometimes especially when still or ice fishing I like to ron hook parallell to spine.

Take point of hook pierce in back and off to side behind the dorsal fin. Bring the point back out so the point of hook is close to head. hook up are more positive with this method. Sometimes the little difference will trigger the crappie to strike.

The minnow quivers more than swims as the hook impairs the swimming motion. I prefer this hook style when crappie are picky.

Hays when you hook your minnow in the side are you still using a jig when you do this or just a plain hook. I have never tried this but anytime it gets tough another idea can only help thanks for the tip.