When it comes to crappie tube jigs, there are several options, and the
best you can do is to just try several, rig them different ways, and
hit upon a particular crappie tube jig rigged in a specific way that
works best for you.
Just experiment until you do find whatever works best for you, and
don't be afraid to try something new. In order to experiment,
you will need to know how to put together a crappie rig using a tube
jig and how to fish it. There are many combinations that
work, but this example will give you an idea of how one particular
combination might work were you to choose to use it.
You might choose to use something a 1/32 ounce jig head such as the
Mizmo's 1/32 ounce crappie jighead. It is a good weight for
all purpose crappie fishing, and has a slightly oversized hook which
makes it a little easier to get the paper mouth into your
boat. Tie on your jig head using your favorite knot such as a
double rapala knot. Put on your favorite color
tube. If you are fishing clear water, try a red and
chartreuse spec, and in stained water try a purple and white
instead. Insert the hook into the top of the jig, thread the
hook through he tube's hollow body, letting the tube cover up the barb
on the head. Try to work this back and forth on the barbed
point just a bit if you have trouble getting it seated properly.
Use whatever you normally use to fish for crappie--normally a long
crappie pole--and put your jig into the cover you would normally fish,
targeting brush, trees, and other natural or man made cover.
If you have trouble getting a bite, try fishing different depths and
see if that helps. Change colors if you want to try different
variations and combinations until you hit on a winner that gets the
crappie to biting!
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