Decided to try and make some big jigs for big crappie

[skiptomylu]

So what do you think of these? Also I have never fished for Small Mouth Bass, but I am sure some of you have. I hear they like bright colors so was wondering what these would be like for them as well.

I plan on using these strolling/short line trolling.

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[CrappieSearcher]

How Much Are They???

[Smoky]

Skip...those are some mighty fine lookin jigs...what weights and hook sizes to they come in? Tight Lines!

[skiptomylu]

Thanks guys!

Also wanted to say and forgot after catching the first tow big crappie this year on the 1/8 Black Marabou with a 4" worm tail it may well be true.

The size of these are 1/8 and most are 1/4 oz. They have a #4 hook. I have them priced on my web price page, but I am trying them at $1.00 each plus shipping. I still need to see how many I can get out of a package so the price may be change when I find out. They will not get cheaper, this I know.

Guess I should say they can also be tied on a smaller jig head.
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[Outlaw1&2]

I have tried some 3" curly tails this year with no luck,don't know if bigger bait bigger fish holds water for crappie but I'm still gonna try later on though.

[skiptomylu]

I have tried some 3" curly tails this year with no luck,don't know if bigger bait bigger fish holds water for crappie but I'm still gonna try later on though.

Well if they are being picky they may be hard to get on this size, but if they are aggressive they will hit big jigs. Like I said earlier I caught my first two crappie this year on a 1/8 Black Marabou with a worm tail which even make it bigger.

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Here is a pic of that bait I was using (actually was trying to catch a bass)

[gillbuster]

Those are awesome looking jigs...how deep are you trolling them?

[skiptomylu]

Those are awesome looking jigs...how deep are you trolling them?

I usually troll from a little less than 6' to 10' or 11' and use a long pole so it's right next to me in the front of the boat. I would have to guess how deep, but 3'-7' depending on the water depth. If I need to go slower to keep it down better I adjust.

I have trolled as deep as 14', but that was in the fall way back when and it was over Hydrilla and was not a big jig, more like a 1/32 or 1/16.

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[ncnat]

I have tried some 3" curly tails this year with no luck,don't know if bigger bait bigger fish holds water for crappie but I'm still gonna try later on though.

Big jigs=big crappie may not always be the case but big jigs = less little crappie.

[TnRidge]

Nice looking jigs ! Crappie have big mouths and feed on shad ,so a big jig shouldn't deter them .
I have caught them on 1/2 spinnerbaits with large willowleaf blades while fishing for Bass .