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    Quote Originally Posted by CrappiePappy View Post
    I don't either, DB4D .... but, if I did, it would be the smallest one I could use and still hold up my jig. Otherwise I'd just use a lighter jig or marabou Road Runner
    Yeah, I've found a 1/64 oz is deadly in shallow water.

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    I have used this method using quilt type float...very deadly for the fishes...

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    Why would this method not work in somewhat deeper water?other than problems casting?i fish old gravel pitts a lot that arent very deep and have had lots of luck with a float.just wondering why its not good deeper.Thanks

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    95% of the time fish with a slip bobber rig. Everything from 1ft to 25ft. Regardless of jig weight or float used, the key is a neutrally balanced rig. Add enough weight to the jig end so the float (slip bobber) goes under with a fish fart. Sometimes I set it up so the bobber is sinking extremely slowly. The goal; you don't want the fish to feel resistance of the float when it goes under. The finickier the bite the less resistance you need.
    There is also another factor to consider, bait distance from the fish holding depth. If the bait is eye level, you could wait all day for that bobber to move and he put it between his check and gum before the bobber stood up. You want them to come up, inhale and take your bait back down. The colder the water the closer you need to be to them, 6" or less. When it's cold they are lethargic and won't expel energy to eat, unless they are getting ready to spawn.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Hanr3 View Post
    95% of the time fish with a slip bobber rig. Everything from 1ft to 25ft. Regardless of jig weight or float used, the key is a neutrally balanced rig. Add enough weight to the jig end so the float (slip bobber) goes under with a fish fart. Sometimes I set it up so the bobber is sinking extremely slowly. The goal; you don't want the fish to feel resistance of the float when it goes under. The finickier the bite the less resistance you need.
    There is also another factor to consider, bait distance from the fish holding depth. If the bait is eye level, you could wait all day for that bobber to move and he put it between his check and gum before the bobber stood up. You want them to come up, inhale and take your bait back down. The colder the water the closer you need to be to them, 6" or less. When it's cold they are lethargic and won't expel energy to eat, unless they are getting ready to spawn.


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    Thanks for the info. Im fairly new to crappie fishing and still trying to find what works best for me.i have trouble detecting bites in cold weather and deep water.may try and see if this helps.

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    I am tellin ya this ....flat out DEADLY when done right ....
    ....KABOOM
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    Jig under a float has always produced well for me,not only for panfish but fish right on up to catfish.Dragging a tipped jig under a float across beds is killer.
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    And, it's about that time to do it again!

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    Something else I failed to mention in the original post is that the cork also allows you to leave the jig in a productive area for a long time, if the bite is slow... It is just hanging there right in their face, and sometimes that will bring a strike after a bit.
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    Great information! Thanks everyone for your post.
    Yes, as a matter of fact, I do have a retirement plan...FISHING!
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