Round Head Jigs w/Red Sickle Hooks...Best All Around Size???

[Jig'n4Crappie]

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I know this question is a matter of opinion, but I'm getting a little more serious about my Crappie fishing and want to learn. I have always just picked up whatever hooks came in the size jig head I wanted and used them. I have never used sickle hooks, but have read in this forum that they do well. So, I am wanting to purchase some quality, unpainted, round head jigs w/red sickle hooks and want to know the best all around hook size for Crappie in each of the following jig heads...1/32, 1/16th, & 1/8.

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[quikcarl61]

I personally like to use 1/32 oz, I can always add a split shot for weight if need be. Oops, we use a #6 hook for this weight

[Donald@CrappieLogic]

bugman makes the best imo i would go 1/32nd with a # 4 a 1/16th with a #2 and 1/8th with a 1ot

[Jig'n4Crappie]

How do I get in contact w/Bugman?

[Locator79]

All around??? I would take a 1/16th with a #4 hook.

[RetiredRR]

Just an opinion.........second the idea that a 1/16th with a #4 hook is a good all around, but........
if you found yourself in an area where the bigger fish hang out, try the 1/8th with #2. Just ordered
100 minnow head 1/8th w/red sickle hook for the bigger crappie. Optimistic? Yep!

[Donald@CrappieLogic]

How do I get in contact w/Bugman?

private message him he is on the Missouri board or his WEBSITE IS SIMPLYCRAPPIE.COM

[litewirehooker]

Any size for me....1/32 when shallow and 1/16 or 3/16 when fish are in the 12+ feet of water. Always use #2 Litewirehook.

[genec]

on 1/32 ,I use #6with good success,but the important part no one never covers and that is the size of the bait. I make my own stinger bait and make it with a skinnie body which to me day in and day out catches more fish. I also make me a larger body but catch more on the smaller body but still 2" in length. The smaller hook goes threw brush better

[Fatman]

Grousefly and Nightprowler also sell jigs here on the board. In ball heads I'll go with 1/32nd with a #4 and a 1/16th with a #2 sickle or regular aberdeen Mustad or Eagle Claw hook. Same with a Minnow head in the same sizes and also pony and horsehead jigs. don't be afraid to go up to a 1/8th if you have to.