A fellow fisherman suggested using “crappie nibbles”. What are they are how do you use them?

Crappie nibbles are bait that is the size of a small pellet which is perfect for crappie hooks or small lures.   Most Crappie fishermen use them to tip their jigs.  The consistency of a Crappie nibble is similar to that of a marshmallow.  They will dissolve slowly in the water and give off a scent that attracts Crappie and apparently makes them very aggressive.  The nibbles can be purchased in several colors including chartreuse, yellow, platinum and red.  You can also buy nibbles that actually have sparkles in them.  As the nibble dissolves, the sparkles are released into the water and resemble floating minnow scales.  Since Crappie are known to “scale” a minnow before it swallows it, the flecks in the water are supposed to make the Crappie think that other minnows have been eaten in the area.  According to most Crappie fishermen, using the Nibbles will increase the number of bites per hour.  The most common complaint about the Crappie Nibble is that they can get messy.  To minimize this, I’d suggest taking several of the nibbles out of the jar and letting them sit in the air while you’re fishing.  A little drying of the outside makes them a little easier to put on the hook.  You can purchase nibbles at most sporting goods stores.