I always seem to have a harder time targeting crappie than I do bass. It seems the only time I can catch a crappie is on a lipless crank completely by accident, lol.
If you're interested in consistently catching crappies, this video should be helpful. We also recommend checking out this recent one with Terry, which focuses more on brush piles --> ua-cam.com/video/NgpBRf6VP30/v-deo.html
I always wanted to try a 7' rod for dock shooting. I noticed the lure rating for this rod is 1/8 to 5/8 oz., but you were using a 1/16th oz. jig. I would also want a rod that I could even use a 1/32 oz. jig if I wanted to. Any concern regarding lure rating being for larger lure than I would be using?
He’s using the minnow mindr which is bigger than say a baby shad or typical dock shooting baits. With a thick body I’ve noticed the 16th works better with those. In my opinion any 6-7 moderate action medium light crappie rod will do with 1/32 for shooting. You can use almost any rod when line watching, as long as the tip is forgiving enough for crappie. I run 4# for 32nd jigs and 6# for 16th. I can fish plenty deep with 4# on that jig but you sacrifice strength.
The only reason a rod has a lure weight rating is for casting. Too heavy could break the rod. Too light, you're only sacrificing cast range. Also, don't forget to account for the weight of the plastic as well as the head. Lead sinks, plastic really doesn't, but it's still weight in the air.
I can shoot the jig under the dock. I use 32 oz for a slow drop .I also use bigger sizes I let it sink to the bottom and pop it up Sometimes I dont let is sink to the bottom I try all different techniques and sometimes I cant catch much But, my friend that sold his soul to the fishing gods can go to the same dock with the same jig and catch them. It makes no damn sense
Nice video!! Thanks
Our pleasure!
How do the electronics tell the depth without Livescope on side view unless it’s right under the boat?
Great video dead eye! I need more practice shooting.
It comes pretty quick. Fun mixing in a little hand-eye coordination. Good luck dock shooting!
This is a very good video. Thank you for showing us a good technique!
Thanks for the info !
Our pleasure Ben. Terry is a treasure trove of knowledge.
I always seem to have a harder time targeting crappie than I do bass. It seems the only time I can catch a crappie is on a lipless crank completely by accident, lol.
If you're interested in consistently catching crappies, this video should be helpful. We also recommend checking out this recent one with Terry, which focuses more on brush piles --> ua-cam.com/video/NgpBRf6VP30/v-deo.html
@@Wired2Fish Thanks for the tip. Ill check it out.
You're not the only one, trust me!
I like this guy.
super skilled and honest
I always wanted to try a 7' rod for dock shooting. I noticed the lure rating for this rod is 1/8 to 5/8 oz., but you were using a 1/16th oz. jig. I would also want a rod that I could even use a 1/32 oz. jig if I wanted to. Any concern regarding lure rating being for larger lure than I would be using?
He’s using the minnow mindr which is bigger than say a baby shad or typical dock shooting baits. With a thick body I’ve noticed the 16th works better with those. In my opinion any 6-7 moderate action medium light crappie rod will do with 1/32 for shooting. You can use almost any rod when line watching, as long as the tip is forgiving enough for crappie. I run 4# for 32nd jigs and 6# for 16th. I can fish plenty deep with 4# on that jig but you sacrifice strength.
The only reason a rod has a lure weight rating is for casting. Too heavy could break the rod. Too light, you're only sacrificing cast range. Also, don't forget to account for the weight of the plastic as well as the head. Lead sinks, plastic really doesn't, but it's still weight in the air.
Where is this place at ?
Lake of the Ozarks
Hadir bos
I can shoot the jig under the dock. I use 32 oz for a slow drop .I also use bigger sizes
I let it sink to the bottom and pop it up
Sometimes I dont let is sink to the bottom
I try all different techniques and sometimes I cant catch much
But, my friend that sold his soul to the fishing gods can go to the same dock with the same jig and catch them.
It makes no damn sense