crappie our deep on the bottom - what to use ?

[bfish]

I thought drop shotting was illegal in Michigan, at least it was a few years ago.

[naturenut]

i use a snap swivel at the very bottom of my dropshot line, so i can change sinker weight fast for different condtions.
i like to keep my line as close to vertical as i can. this keeps the baits more horizontal.
when you run your line at big angles in the water, the bait will hang down more vertical, and that doesn't look as natural...

Sometimes they even used a 3/4 oz sinker or heavier or so to keep the line tight in rough water and to feel the brush top or bottom better.And to get down faster so they wasn't foolin around all day to get it down.

[JBhunter45]

I thought drop shotting was illegal in Michigan, at least it was a few years ago.

Only in river systems

[elkhunter]

Good article. The more I fish for crappie and learn new "tricks" the more I realize I don't know much about it at all.

[naturenut]

I thought drop shotting was illegal in Michigan, at least it was a few years ago.

sorry i didn't see the post above...
all i know is my local laws, and it's legal in lakes, and not in the rivers.

[Ketchn]

i have seen some fellas use a micro spoon under a jig or 2 before .....
you might think about replacing that sinker with a weighted bait .....
and run the jigs closer together ....
just a thought ...
best of luck to ya ...

[naturenut]

i have seen some fellas use a micro spoon under a jig or 2 before ......

thx for the tip, i'll give it a try.

i was using some 2.5'' Gulp minnows last nite, and nothing would bite. so i switched to some 1'' Gulp, and the gills, and crappie started hammering it. got a dozen like this.
one thing i do like about the drop shot rig. when its windy, i put a 5/8 or 3/4 oz sinker on,
and i can keep it under the boat good, plus i can drop it really fast to get right back at them.