• Freezing weather (high pressure ) sends them to the bottom

    Ken Roberson from Power Crappie (Huckabee Rods ) gave me a couple new rods to try out at the Crappie Expo last week . The 9' one called a Hot Rod will be good for a spinning reel . The Phantom is a 13' jig pole for extra reach and I rigged with a bait caster . I could not believe how a 13' rod could still be light but still swing slabs . He gave me a new hat as mine had faded from the sun . Thanks Ken Roberson and Todd Huckabee . Both great guys , enjoyed meeting you both . Thanks again .

    I got to try the 13' Phantom yesterday and it was amazing for such a big jig pole . Used it yesterday and think it will be a big part of my arsenal for jigging shallow water where it will help to have a longer reach . It was a bit heavier but not bad considering the length . Super strong and still plenty sensitive .

    The Crappie behind this super cold front were plastered to the bottom around wood . It started off slow . I was checking for fish on wood but not seeing any . Kept looking with livescope and spotted something on the bottom tucked tight to the wood . Dropped a jig on them and bam , it was on . Nothing like seeing one turn on a jig and smack it . Started catching a few and then it warmed up when sun got overhead. They then pulled up of top of brush and started warming up or whatever . Flipped that purple/chartreuse Umbrella tube rigged on a unpainted insert jighead from Timmy Tom and they smacked it . Ran into my favorite couple from the Arkansas forums and shared the wealth. Always glad to share my catch with folks that enjoy them .




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    1. "G"'s Avatar
      "G" -
      Good job Nimrod
    1. Redge's Avatar
      Redge -
      I always love it, when you figure it ou!
      That Phantom is a lot lighter than a man would think, for its length.



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    1. bee's Avatar
      bee -
      Nice catch and a good read
    1. Barnacle Bill's Avatar
      Barnacle Bill -
      Now that is breaking in new rods the right way. Nice catch.
    1. Crestliner08's Avatar
      Crestliner08 -
      Excelling job out there!
    1. SuperDave336's Avatar
      SuperDave336 -
      Now that's putting the new rods to good use. Good job.
    1. crp4570's Avatar
      crp4570 -
      Congrats. Enjoyed the read and pics.
    1. franklin fisher's Avatar
      franklin fisher -
      Nice catch.
    1. Billbob's Avatar
      Billbob -
      Great fun
    1. Ketchn's Avatar
      Ketchn -
      nobody gives me rods anymore
      but they used to
      nice ketch sir
    1. trypman1's Avatar
      trypman1 -
      Good write up, thanks.
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