These late summer crappie are often very difficult to get to commit to a bite on a jig.
There ain't no shame in using minnows to get one to bite .
The tourney folks and guides here do it this time of year frequently .
Of course it isn't my thing , but to be sure it will pretty much ensure fish in the livewell .
Desperate times call for desperate measures .
So in an effort to make a bad day good , keep a few frisky minnows close and lively and your trip might end much better than a no minnow trip .
Heck in some spots like Texoma and Fork some folks tip a jig with TWO minnows at a time !
so ....
Tip of the week , tip your jig with the real thing so your tailgate looks right when you get back to the boat ramp ....