Man my friend, I’m a 64 year old white man who has fished all my life bass fishing. As I’ve gotten older I’ve lost my touch a little on catching bass so I’ve turned my interest toward crappie fishing. I’ve been following you and others to pick up tips from the experts. Thks for all you do in teaching and taking time to help others be successful on the water. I love seeing you spending time w/ your father, fantastic! You have a great personality about you, a clean show with Christian values that kids can sit in on too. Keep on keeping on! Throughly love what your bringing to the table. God Bless! 😎🇺🇸
I like the Bobby Garlands; I rig them like the good Mr. Richard Gene recommended on UA-cam. Jig head, tooth floss, super glue, and slide the jig on (gotta do it all FAST) with a squirt of fish attractor. I probably catch 8-12 crappie before I need to swap jigs. My go to colors are blue ice and neon pink. Berkeley Power Bait works is always great but I only get that when it's on sale - expensive stuff. It's always great to hear what others are doing, what their favorites are, and how they use it. Thank you sir.
Thank you for all the great info I'm just now getting into crappie fishing and you really helped me alot on some of the soft plastic keep on fishing my friend..
Wow right on time lol I have spent 4 hours on You Tube this morning researching everything about Crappie fishing ,, wanting to get into it with my new boat ,,, I was going to Academy this morning to get a tarp for my boat ,, guess I am getting some crappie baits :)
Do you remember those Creme jigs Academy use to sell? Creme, Town House and those Trout Magnet jigs was what I used from there...... They stopped selling those because you could catch fish almost all day with one bait.... I started tying then they stopped selling those baits.....
Really good stuff Fishing Ken!!! I use a lot of the same but did pick up on some different ones that you described in the video. I have used Berkley power bait 3" minnows which come are in a scented liquid. They will destroy them but they are not tough at all. I take my Mr. Crappie and Bobby Garland baits and put them in the Berkley scented liquid and that works real well. Give it a try if you haven't already. BTY.... Got me a Echomap + 93sv with Livescope from "THE BASS TANK" last week. Oh Yea!!!! It's on man. Keep'em Tight!!
Yes... Zeke is awesome. He asked me how I found out about them and I said "Fishing Ken at HCTV"!! I could have ordered the system from THE GPS STORE but I decided to give them a call after hearing what you said about your experience with them and I'm glad that I did. Nothing like dealing with a individual and not a company who could give a rip about you after the sale. Thanks Ken.. Talk Soon
On the Tiny Flukes if the crappie want a smaller bait you can cut some of the head off the bait 1 3/4 to 2 inches works great... so cut off 1 to 1 1/4 inch and they will eat it up sometimes...
i bite part of the jigs off all the time, thats good knowledge right there... My last video i bit a piece of my jig off for a smaller presentation. Thanks for watching!
Have you tried Kenders lures? The jig heads and some of the actual lures are made from tungsten so the profile is small but all the weight you need to cast. Popular in the northern midwest for ice fishing. Also check out Nikko baits, these are Japanese lures that are a bit different than what we are use to using. Small crankbaits and spinnerbaits catch bass sized crappies! In bass fishing, you use dark lures in stained water because it cast a dark silhouette and the fish can see it better just as you would use bright colors in clear water which has a similar effect. BTW great video, information, and thanks for more motivation for me to get my butt in gear and make the move to Big Tex real soon! Gone get those realistic minnows man!
Powerbait realist minnow is decent. Me and a few family members use the them typically under bridges which we stay in southern Illinois. I would like to see what you think about them. Won’t hurt to try
Fish do see color but not like us. You pick your colors based on the clarity of the water along with sun light or light in general to help them see it. The earth rotates 24/7 so when the bite slows on one color try another. Anyway good video and good store.
I know you didn't cover what I'm gonna talk about, but in several of your videos, I've seen you using what looks like a large book, with all of these plastic holders that you've filled with different Crappie lures (jigs). That's a really smart idea! I love it! Always make sure that you keep that book in a cool, dry place. I know that that's a no-brainer, but, if you think about it, look at the old plastic tackle boxes of the past, and think about the way that, if you're going through hot weather, the sun beating down on the tackle box can literally melt the rubber bodies of the artificial worms & such. I've seen it happen personally, and, of course, when that happens, you have to go back to the store, and re-buy those same kinds of artificial lures all over again! That definitely runs you into a good bit of money! I've had to learn that lesson the hard way! The old saying is true:"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"! Thanks for the new video, hope you're feeling well, and God bless you and your family and your Friends!
Fishing Ken, you always keep “the main thang the main thang”!!! Simplicity! Hook City has to be humbly proud to have a son to represent the city in the era he came up. K Mart was my academy. I have been wetting a hook for a long time and I like your approach to fishing. Keep on sharing the love and passion of your faith through such a rewarding sport.
they work! I usually mess with them during the spring. They are really tough baits and have a smaller presentation. I get them at walmart but academy has them too
Been watching several fishing UA-cam channels. Yours seems to be one of the more informative. Really like the way you walked through the store critiquing the different baits. Well done. Did you try the Berkley minnow?
They have them at Bass Pro Shops and on eBay. Could you try them as a subscriber challenge on a video? Here is the link to them. www.basspro.com/shop/en/berkley-powerbait-power-nymph?searchTerm=Power%20nymph
This is great content. In my early days of learning to fish Crappie the Walmart had a lure that was exceptional. Haven't seen it again in a very long time 🤔 a small metal jig head with a feathery almost cotton like dress...
I've used those Berkley baits and they do work well. I fish crappie tournaments so I'm always looking for new baits. You can find some good baits in the walleye section also. Also I've caught some donkeys on smaller bass tubes.
that will work. I also keep a variety of colors, both with and without eyes. Not that they are necessary, just what i like. Pink and orange are my favorite colors for heads
Hey What about night fishing under those super bright green LEDs in the water. All the baits were flashing past me. Looking all flashy and silver. I tried a lot of stuff but only got 2. TWO!! THANKS
i have not had any bites on the berkley power bates i have tryed 2 natural colors yes they do look like very natural minnow.Hope this helps.Not worth the money..
I love the berkley gulp minnows but bobbie garland is a tuff bait compared to the gulp. never tried the power bait you showed so I would love to see a review of them. best of luck
The biggest problem with Garland and Mr. Crappie and Academy is the representatives from these companies almost never restock their products once its gone , its gone till next season's run .
I like the softness of the Bobby Garlands, but they def have to be glued 100%. The Jokers are also customizable. You can cut them up different ways for different looks and actions. Same with any curly tail. I still have some of those 3" powerbaits. If you're in a boat on top of crappie they're probably alright. But man, fishing blind with no electronics from the bank or barge, they'll get you everything but a crappie somehow
Thanks fishing ken those are most of the jigs I started out with when I first start jigging, until I was introduce to billy Morgan and stump thumper ...
Man my friend, I’m a 64 year old white man who has fished all my life bass fishing. As I’ve gotten older I’ve lost my touch a little on catching bass so I’ve turned my interest toward crappie fishing. I’ve been following you and others to pick up tips from the experts. Thks for all you do in teaching and taking time to help others be successful on the water.
I love seeing you spending time w/ your father, fantastic!
You have a great personality about you, a clean show with Christian values that kids can sit in on too.
Keep on keeping on! Throughly love what your bringing to the table.
God Bless! 😎🇺🇸
God bless you man. And thanks for the support! Get on those crappie....
I'm right there with you Bo. (66) The bass fishing is just too hard on the body. Good luck.
Great information thank you
Good stuff brother!!!
Man this was great info. Thanks
Thanks for the advice it help me a lot and those baits works very well for other species of fish god bless
Very, very informative video. I'm sure a lot will benefit form it.
thanks!
I like the Bobby Garlands; I rig them like the good Mr. Richard Gene recommended on UA-cam. Jig head, tooth floss, super glue, and slide the jig on (gotta do it all FAST) with a squirt of fish attractor. I probably catch 8-12 crappie before I need to swap jigs. My go to colors are blue ice and neon pink. Berkeley Power Bait works is always great but I only get that when it's on sale - expensive stuff. It's always great to hear what others are doing, what their favorites are, and how they use it. Thank you sir.
Thanks man! RGTFM is a great wealth of knowledge. One of the most informative channels out there
Thanks H City I'm trying this new spot for Crappie tomorrow. Here in NC
I loved this video leared alit from it
Preshate that info Fishing Ken!!! Very good info!!!
Hey Bro??? What’s up with your brother Dee Crappie? I haven’t seen any fishing videos from him in a while?
Thank you for all the great info I'm just now getting into crappie fishing and you really helped me alot on some of the soft plastic keep on fishing my friend..
Welcome to the addiction! And thanks for watching
Good job Ken
Thank you bro. Going to the store now to get ready for the spawn.
Just found u
.... Yes, try the Berkley minnow 👍
I made that video!
Wow right on time lol I have spent 4 hours on You Tube this morning researching everything about Crappie fishing ,, wanting to get into it with my new boat ,,, I was going to Academy this morning to get a tarp for my boat ,, guess I am getting some crappie baits :)
Perfect! Congrats on the boat. Don't forget the plug!
Do you remember those Creme jigs Academy use to sell? Creme, Town House and those Trout Magnet jigs was what I used from there...... They stopped selling those because you could catch fish almost all day with one bait....
I started tying then they stopped selling those baits.....
You mean these:
www.cremelure.com/store/store_sub.cfm?Category_ID=26
Look interesting. I've never tried em.
yea man thats why i quit buying the stinger type bobby garlands. wayyy too soft
SK's CRAPPIE Catchn Adventures I used to use those Cremes too for sure
Maaaaan ken you gonna make Mr Billy Morgan upset using the competitions lures😀 another great hook city video😎🎉
lol, I use a big variety of jigs. Crappie punisher is hands down the best custom colors ive found. He has a place in my tackle bag for sure
I like your videos..very informative..next time, give some information about jig heads..size, weight, and color..thanks
Thanks for watching. Ill remember in the videos to come
Really good stuff Fishing Ken!!! I use a lot of the same but did pick up on some different ones that you described in the video. I have used Berkley power bait 3" minnows which come are in a scented liquid. They will destroy them but they are not tough at all. I take my Mr. Crappie and Bobby Garland baits and put them in the Berkley scented liquid and that works real well. Give it a try if you haven't already. BTY.... Got me a Echomap + 93sv with Livescope from "THE BASS TANK" last week. Oh Yea!!!! It's on man. Keep'em Tight!!
Nice! The great thing about the guys at the bass tank is if you have any questions or concerns they are there for you.
Yes... Zeke is awesome. He asked me how I found out about them and I said "Fishing Ken at HCTV"!! I could have ordered the system from THE GPS STORE but I decided to give them a call after hearing what you said about your experience with them and I'm glad that I did. Nothing like dealing with a individual and not a company who could give a rip about you after the sale. Thanks Ken.. Talk Soon
Those big bite minnow jig heads used to be my favorite.
I should’ve watched this to begin with..!! Thanks great info
On the Tiny Flukes if the crappie want a smaller bait you can cut some of the head off the bait 1 3/4 to 2 inches works great... so cut off 1 to 1 1/4 inch and they will eat it up sometimes...
i bite part of the jigs off all the time, thats good knowledge right there... My last video i bit a piece of my jig off for a smaller presentation. Thanks for watching!
Man thos are good
First time viewer....SUBBED👍🏾
WELCOME TO THE CITY! I appreciate you hitting that subscribe button
Yes please use the realistic power bait lure.
We made a video using it. Id say it's 2 years old now
I absolutely love Academy. Lol.
for convenience you cant beat it
Carmen? I’m a Boilermaker for BNSF love the railroad job it supports my Crappie addiction.
Great videos keep them coming.
yep carman, hired out of the alliance yard in fort worth
Try the Chartreuse with Red Sparkle. Then try another jig called Bluegrass.
Bluegrass is a very popular color
Academy pro staff.
lol.... hope they write big checks
You did dat Sir! Thanks!
Preciate the info 💯
Have you ever thought about using Bink's Spoons for crappie?
I need to order some. Ive heard they are really good in the fall and winter. That would be a really cool review video
@@HookCityTV Email me at sales@binkspoons.com and I will send you some.
Have you tried Kenders lures? The jig heads and some of the actual lures are made from tungsten so the profile is small but all the weight you need to cast. Popular in the northern midwest for ice fishing. Also check out Nikko baits, these are Japanese lures that are a bit different than what we are use to using. Small crankbaits and spinnerbaits catch bass sized crappies! In bass fishing, you use dark lures in stained water because it cast a dark silhouette and the fish can see it better just as you would use bright colors in clear water which has a similar effect. BTW great video, information, and thanks for more motivation for me to get my butt in gear and make the move to Big Tex real soon! Gone get those realistic minnows man!
great info! Thanks for your input man... and i didnt know why folks were gravitating to tungsten... i do now! thanks
Thanks 🙏 Ken ,you have answered a lot of my questions. Everyone and I appreciate all of your videos.
Powerbait realist minnow is decent. Me and a few family members use the them typically under bridges which we stay in southern Illinois. I would like to see what you think about them. Won’t hurt to try
We made a video on the realistic minnow, fishing timber. It did catch a fish but the summer bite we were on had us using much smaller baits
I'm just getting into crappie fishing so this was a great help. Thanks, bruh!
I use them Berkeley minnow they pretty good you gotta try it
I made the video with them. ua-cam.com/video/geUhKDTJ2QY/v-deo.html
Very informative......thank you.
Fish do see color but not like us. You pick your colors based on the clarity of the water along with sun light or light in general to help them see it. The earth rotates 24/7 so when the bite slows on one color try another. Anyway good video and good store.
I know you didn't cover what I'm gonna talk about, but in several of your videos, I've seen you using what looks like a large book, with all of these plastic holders that you've filled with different Crappie lures (jigs). That's a really smart idea! I love it! Always make sure that you keep that book in a cool, dry place. I know that that's a no-brainer, but, if you think about it, look at the old plastic tackle boxes of the past, and think about the way that, if you're going through hot weather, the sun beating down on the tackle box can literally melt the rubber bodies of the artificial worms & such. I've seen it happen personally, and, of course, when that happens, you have to go back to the store, and re-buy those same kinds of artificial lures all over again! That definitely runs you into a good bit of money! I've had to learn that lesson the hard way! The old saying is true:"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"! Thanks for the new video, hope you're feeling well, and God bless you and your family and your Friends!
For spinnerbaits I use the soft sided c.d. cases
cd case from walmart. They last about a year or two if you keep them from getting wet
Great video. Thanks for the insight.
What kind of set up do you use the tiny fluke on for crappie? What size jighead, and do you use one with a sickle hook or regular hook? Thanks!
i usually dont make any special changes. I use 1/8th or 1/16th depending
@@HookCityTV ok thanks and I am definitely going to try the tiny fluke for crappie
Thanks bro awesome!!
Fishing Ken, you always keep “the main thang the main thang”!!! Simplicity! Hook City has to be humbly proud to have a son to represent the city in the era he came up. K Mart was my academy. I have been wetting a hook for a long time and I like your approach to fishing. Keep on sharing the love and passion of your faith through such a rewarding sport.
amen, thanks
Good info Ken, know you are helping a lot of guys out! Thanks
And gjrls
@@nkyles992 my bad, of course! Would love to have had a wife or girlfriend who loved to fish and join me
What's up Fishen Ken , what your take about crappie magnet or panfish magnet ?
Ricardo G. They are crappie killers. Both the Magnet and the Slab Magnet 🧲 I love ‘em!
they work! I usually mess with them during the spring. They are really tough baits and have a smaller presentation. I get them at walmart but academy has them too
great info!
Thanks for the crappie info.
Been watching several fishing UA-cam channels. Yours seems to be one of the more informative. Really like the way you walked through the store critiquing the different baits. Well done. Did you try the Berkley minnow?
Thanks man, yes we did the video, heres the link: ua-cam.com/video/geUhKDTJ2QY/v-deo.html
This is one of your best videos ever! I would like to see you try those Berkley’s. Also could you try the Berkley Power Nymph?
never seen the nymph before but id try it for sure
They have them at Bass Pro Shops and on eBay. Could you try them as a subscriber challenge on a video?
Here is the link to them.
www.basspro.com/shop/en/berkley-powerbait-power-nymph?searchTerm=Power%20nymph
What do you think about the Patriot color
Its flashy. Good clear or light stained water jig color
Bro have you ever tried crappie magnet?! If you haven’t you need to trust me!!!!!
yes ive tried them. really like the split tail ones in purple and white/red
Thank you for this good info.
This is great content. In my early days of learning to fish Crappie the Walmart had a lure that was exceptional. Haven't seen it again in a very long time 🤔 a small metal jig head with a feathery almost cotton like dress...
Very helpful. Appreciate ya!
I've used those Berkley baits and they do work well. I fish crappie tournaments so I'm always looking for new baits. You can find some good baits in the walleye section also. Also I've caught some donkeys on smaller bass tubes.
lol, wish we had a walleye section
Does color matter at night.
Darker colors have always done better for me at night
Look at that shirt 😮
fresh aint it!?!?!?!?!?
You ever use Bobby Garland's Mo-Glow colors?
yes but i cant say ive seen a significant difference
What state you fishing
tx
Good video
The Cajun Cricket works in Louisiana because we always have muddy water and anything that resembles crawfish works
C'est verite , Mon Voisin de Louisiane .
hey ken would you please go over or tell me the best crappie rod and reel combo for a beginner to crappie fishing
www.AccCrappieStix.com they wont break the bank and you can add a 29.99 shimano sienna to it and have a great panfish rod!
For all these, would you simply use a 1/16 unpainted head?
that will work. I also keep a variety of colors, both with and without eyes. Not that they are necessary, just what i like. Pink and orange are my favorite colors for heads
Hey
What about night fishing under those super bright green LEDs in the water.
All the baits were flashing past me. Looking all flashy and silver. I tried a lot of stuff but only got 2.
TWO!!
THANKS
fish in the dark just outside the light. Thats where most of the fish will be waiting to ambush bait fish
I would like to see u use that and the tiny fluke also and let me know how u do thanks
Appreciate the info..wish you would of zoomed in on the packs so we could see wat they exactly look like
should have thought of that.. preciate your input
Great tips. Zoom in. Had to replay several times to make notes. 🤦♂️
Try them
Which jigs is best used for fishing off the banks besides fishing with live minnows
these baits are good any location you drop them boat or bank
Yes give it a try
Are live Minnows good to use for Croppie too?
Yes! They are a great choice but get expensive when you fish as much as me!
What kind of hooks do i need
i have not had any bites on the berkley power bates i have tryed 2 natural colors yes they do look like very natural minnow.Hope this helps.Not worth the money..
Get the mo-glo to
dont like bobby garland. They are 1 hitter quitters
Academy doesn't give veterans discounts,Bass pro does.
should have done this a long time ago, thanks for your input brother, good job!!
Gulp alive minnows work great also. Thanks for the tips man.
Seen them realistics myself before. Try them out on a video and let us see how you work them in the water..
will do thanks
Good info ken u need to try bass fishing tho it’s the best
Colors are perfect I’ve caught a lot of fish on the colors you’ve just showed
We use the gulps, they look very similar less the eye but do great with them in murky water.
I love the berkley gulp minnows but bobbie garland is a tuff bait compared to the gulp. never tried the power bait you showed so I would love to see a review of them. best of luck
Take the Bobby Garland jigs and transfer them to the gulp bag. Ya welcome.
@@dustinvarner3438 yes sir it works, I also rub my jig on the crappie for the slime
Gulp minnows are the truth.
Get em man! The realistic s
Man GULP IS GREAT
great video lots of information. yes get them & do a video. looking forward to it. thanks
Are you going to do another Bluegill video anytime soon? I liked those.
catch and cook is next brother! and yes its a bluegill video..
The biggest problem with Garland and Mr. Crappie and Academy is the representatives from these companies almost never restock their products once its gone , its gone till next season's run .
Realistic please
ua-cam.com/video/geUhKDTJ2QY/v-deo.html
Fantastic Information!!! Hope you do a review of the Berkeley Baits. Will be looking for it.
Do it big bruh
What jig is your "go to" or favorite color?
👍
I like the softness of the Bobby Garlands, but they def have to be glued 100%. The Jokers are also customizable. You can cut them up different ways for different looks and actions. Same with any curly tail.
I still have some of those 3" powerbaits. If you're in a boat on top of crappie they're probably alright. But man, fishing blind with no electronics from the bank or barge, they'll get you everything but a crappie somehow
I get'm on that ShadPole yellow and white.
I live very close to academy i'm headed there now. thanks bro!
Hey bro what’s some of your favorite heads you use?
By the way, the videos are really funny. Plus good info. Im watching it again. You should be linking Academy credit cards!
Thanks fishing ken those are most of the jigs I started out with when I first start jigging, until I was introduce to billy Morgan and stump thumper ...
We use the Berkley power bait realistic here in Ky. Works well in a 2" or 3" Tip It off with a glow chartreuse nibble.
Good vid. I'd like to see your rig for the tiny fluke.
Great vid Ken, buy the Berkley man !