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Title: Best Baits for Big Slab Crappie ?
Post by: Jigging Nomad on Jan 21, 2008, 09:18 PM

My favorite crappie lake finally has safe ice.  What bait/lure do you use to catch the slabs? 

Title: Re: Best Baits for Big Slab Crappie ?
Post by: purduebass on Jan 22, 2008, 12:02 AM

I stick to Swedish pimples tipped with a minnow, I also do well on jigging rapalas.  I am going to try the chubby darters this year also, I have heard good things about them.

Title: Re: Best Baits for Big Slab Crappie ?
Post by: Pajns on Jan 22, 2008, 03:06 PM

My favorite is minnows but on certain days meal worms or waxworms work. Guess it depends on their mood and what they have a taste for. Ya gotta love it.......Wish I knew what days they wanted what. Could leave alot of bait at home in the fridge.

Title: Re: Best Baits for Big Slab Crappie ?
Post by: salmonmania on Jan 22, 2008, 07:21 PM

LARGER MINNOWS[ 3''or so] WEEDS OUT THE SMALLER FISH SET TIP UPS LIGHT.