Countdowns For Crappie
A couple of months ago, In'Fisherman ran an article on using Countdown Rapalas for walleye. With all the high, muddy, cool water around us right now, I figured I'd give them a fling, just for the heck of it. I clipped on a #5 gold model. This was 2 days ago. I wasn't targeting crappie by the way.
I cast it out, counted it down to 8 or 9 (over 15' of water near a dam), then started a slow lift & drop retrieve. You can really feel the vibes when you lift! Guess the crappie liked it too. Got 7 good size crappie near the dam. What I liked about this presentation is that, unlike blade baits (i.e.: Silver Buddys) which produce similar vibes, you can keep these in the strike zone longer and maintain a slow retrieve. Has anyone ever tried these things for crappie? If not, it may be worth your time.
"A voyage in search of knowledge need never abandon the spirit of adventure."