Fishing without minnows

[ad1974]

That's a good slab!I started off as a pure minnow man and then started using jigs later on,both have there place in my opinion and both have there advantages in certain situations.

[Ketchn]

never use minnows anymore myself .but I cut my teeth on half minnows and whole ones back when .
I was a live bait only guy forever but somehow decided to give the fish a little chance as I got older ....lol

[ET Fish]

95% jigs for me, but there’s a time and place for everything.

[skeetbum]

Jigs only for me too. Good job leaving them home, you'll do better soon.

[sinkermaker]

I use mostly jigs but during the winter sometimes a minnow helps put fish in the boat.

[Jig Puller]

What ET said. Long lining jigs for me


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[funfishers]

I have to make the switch! My wife and I fish from bank using mostly night crawlers, we don't do so well.
She has no confidence in artificial where as I feel it's the way to go.
I think I'll just let her use her crawlers while a make a switch to the jigs, I want to catch more fish.
The proof is in the puddin.

[Daddy and Luke]

I have to make the switch! My wife and I fish from bank using mostly night crawlers, we don't do so well.
She has no confidence in artificial where as I feel it's the way to go.
I think I'll just let her use her crawlers while a make a switch to the jigs, I want to catch more fish.
The proof is in the puddin.

Jeez, I've never even thought of using night crawlers for crappie. (maybe you don't either) But put a minnow on that girl's hook and see what happens!! haha

I still luv me some minners!

[shipahoy41]

One thing that I have learned with fishing artificial baits. After using minnows for many years(and I do still use them some) is fish it slow and when you do, slow down some more.

That is so true. Remember to use the garlic scent on the artificial lure. It will attract Crappie and mask your own hand scent ( gas, oils etc.) "Fish it slow and when you do, slow down some more." A wise man told me that same quote my friend.

[Daddy and Luke]

Thanks yall for the advice and encouragement. I had Brian at BBG set me up this week and when I can actually locate some brush and fish, I'll definitely feel more confident throwing some jigs their way. I'm even starting to get the bug to pull some jigs.