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Hmm... I'll try the drop shot. I had it tied up with the VMC spinshot hook, but I didn't get to it. I open the gaps up regularly on my jigs. It does help with hook ups and it also helps the light...

Hi I'm looking for tips on a way to improving hook ups on my dead stick rod. I was switching between small jig heads and plain hooks, but results were so so. The hits were plentiful, but I was...

I'll also get a float n fly rod to get a true slip bobber rod.

Thanks for the input. I was going to buy the Legend Elite, but I think I'm just going to order the ESP 7' Power Lite to try. I've been wanting one for awhile now.

I've been using my 7'1" M Gloomis NRX and Shimano CI4 to slip bobber and its been good.

Yeah the micros would be fine for jigging and retrieving when I get into search mode

Here's what I'm dealing with. Not monsters, just quality, thick, river crappies.
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I recently found a new spot on the river with nice slabs, but they spook really easily. I've just been mostly working them with a slip bobber, but once they move it takes me a bit to relocate them. I...

Wow... Those ESP rods look cool. I might have to pick up that 7' Power Lite and if it's good a 7'6" ML.

Thanks for the input GRIZZ. Lots of great information there. I stopped at my a store by my work place and the one rod I like was the St Croix Avid 6'6" lite fast 2pc, but i decided to wait one it. I...

Thanks for all the help. I'm going to stop at the store later just to look to see what's out.

Yes, I meant power not action Thumbs Up

Hooks seem pretty sharp. I've been using Jasons Jigs sickles, VMC jigs, and only Gamakatsu when I go plain.

We are casting and letting it drop on a really steep shoreline.

Should I just tighten...

Must be my technique Doh.

Well I purchased a Bass Pros Crappie max 7' UL with fast action tip a few months ago. I've been using it here and there, but I'm debating if a light action rod would be better. I have not perfected...

That's some nice MN crappies.

Wow... monster slabs!! I know where my next vacation is going to be.

I like a 1/32oz ballhead collared pink w/ black eye. Caught the first crappie of my life on that 20 years ago.

LOL.... Crazy stuff... I would of just cut my line if I didn't drop my pole in the water first.

My wife enjoyed the pics :D

Just got them in today. They look AWESOME!!! Hopefully I can find some time this weekend to try them out.

Thanks again,
John

In faith, lays strength.

Mark 14:36
"Father, everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine."

Just opened my bible and this is what I found for...

The ones we were catching were close to 1lb, but that's great size for up here.

Decided to just continue on this thread instead of starting a new one.

I just got my order in today from Jason. Very nice jigheads. Can't wait to start painting them up.

Thanks again,
John

Lol... well I know its crappies first and everything second, third and so on.

Just wondering if anyone has tried it. Went crappie fishing on Saturday and we couldn't find them, but we stumbled upon a killer rock bass spot. It produced very nice and thick fish with no black...

It was caught with a plain hook and a minnow in 2 fow.

Man... This setup looks solid for the canoe. I hate having the minnow bucket drag along the side while paddling. You can use the spout to remove water then add from the top.

Good info. I've been wanting to slowly progress away from minnows for crappies as well.

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Only spot on Gull that I've found was to go into Love lake which from what I remember is on the east side. Work the shallow weed line to the right of the channel. Ive only been there twice, but...

Just found the forum today! Not sure why it took so long considering how much I love crappies. Well I hope to learn some new stuff and maybe give few tips myself.