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Ice Fishing Tips -Check your local regulations! => Crappies => Topic started by: ougot1 on Feb 02, 2023, 07:59 AM
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I got a bag of 2'' baby shad soft plastics as a gift and i am wondering if they would be good in shallow water on a jig head under the ice for crappie , any thoughts ?
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if you're talking about the bobby garland baby shads or similar knock offs.....yes, they do work for active fish.
at the very least, it can help draw fish in for a wider distance.
the lake fork live baby shads also work.
my favorite is a 3" reins bubbling shaker (pink for crappie)...super soft...has great action even in cold, icy water.
sometimes a little scent helps, too.
start big, fish high(er) for crappie, + fish early + late in the day.
if you're marking fish, but they won't bite - keep an extra rod or 2 w/ smaller stuff handy.