Originally Posted by
crapzilla
Hi, I have been catching crappie for years now but only off of minnows. However I have been trying my hotspot for weeks now and only catch about 3 or 4 with a bobber & minnow. LAst night a guy I always see fishing at the spot has a WHOLE float basketful of slabs. I asked what time to catch them and he said all day, you just have to use jigs and not minnows. We fish off of a concrete pier with a chain link fence that has rod holders welded onto it. It has about a 20 foot drop and the water deepness varies.
The problem is...I don't know how to use jigs. How would you jig to catch crappie off this pier? I didn't want to look stupid by saying I didn't know how to use jigs. Please help and be as specific as possible. What type of jigs should I buy? Do I cast them & reel or drop them to the bottom & reel up?