Rigging Baits

[lcookie]

I was looking at beaver tail style baits and wondered how you guys use that bait. Also is there a certain time when you use it? I was thinking the thicker tail would not give as much action in cold water as a stinger tail would but not sure it that is even an issue. Also, does anyone shoot docks with curly tails?

[joejv4]

I use the larger beaver style baits (like BPS Crappie Beavers) mostly during warm weather. Usually 1.5" tubes are my go-to, but sometimes I just can't buy a hit on them and when I change up to curly-tails or beavers, they turn on. Morris the cat can't hold a candle to crappie when it comes to being finicky.

[brushnjigs]

The beavers are great from spawn and thru the summer, especially flipping in the brush. We don't shoot docks but we sure do skip the curly tails. We get further back and in tighter areas by skipping than you can by shooting.

[FalconSmitty]

try using the btails on a jigpole around standing timber.. just drop it by a tree as close as possible and don't move it until you can't stand holding it still..perfectly still...I bet you get a bite if crappie are present..

[lcookie]

Thanks guys.