Thread: Crappie Lures

Don't forget to re-tie after so many fish. If you catch a good size fish and it puts up a pretty good fight then re-tie afterwards. A lot of people think the line it too small to catch a good size fish but it is usually line fatigue that is the cause of losing a good size fish, so re-tie often. After I catch a good size fish that puts up a good fight I will cut off at least a couple of feet of line. If I am fishing a brush pile I will check the line frequently to make sure there isn't any knicks in the line. We tend to forget to check when the fish are really biting and the acting is fast and furious, but that is when you will lose a big fish. EB

Besides minnows, what plastic lures good for crappie fishing?

Outta these pictured which one is the best? Thanks

Originally Posted by Greg_Mathis

Outta these pictured which one is the best? Thanks

My vote would go to the Roadrunner. I've just personally had more success with it, over the other "style or brand" of baits shown.

And to answer your other question, about "plastic lures" ... Stinger Shad style bodies, whether manufactured by a company or molded by our DIY members, have proven to be one of, if not the most productive plastic bait body style. Second to that, IMHO, would be the paddle tail body style ... like the Charlie Brewer Slider grubs.

... cp

Originally Posted by Greg_Mathis

Outta these pictured which one is the best?

All will catch fish, but depth and speed are more important than the bait itself. The best bait in the world presented at the wrong depth and wrong speed is worthless.

I only bank fish if I may add. It's getting that time of the year for crappies and I want to bring SOME home. Lol

Are the turbo tails any good.

I just recently bought some roadrunners I like them. Also trying some shads to see if there really good.