Originally Posted by
Crappitier
cp,
Thanks so much for that article. It makes a lot of sense to me!
But, with a slip float:
I don't have to use a big jig head to get down in the water. Sometimes the crappie are too finicky to hit the big hook and all that lead? With a slip float rig, I can use a big split shot (1/4 oz) to get the bait down fast, and then have a two foot piece of fluorocarbon line and a small hook. I have a fish finder, so I can see what depth the fish are in.
I'll give your method a try though. Next time I'll take two rods with me.
Edit: I just realized that I can use a big split shot and flouro line with a small hook with the vertical casting method also!! Same thing without the float?