JUNGLE JIM 1 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I gave my favorite crappie lake yesterday a shot yesterday and it was slow. Only caught one ten incher in three hours then wind picked up so tried one spot before I left. Lost a big black crappie on first cast, got me wrapped in brush and hook pulled out. A couple casts later I stuck this slab. I thought it was a 17 incher but only measured 16.25". Still bigger than my previous biggest crappie at this lake by a 1/4". Johnsfolly, nomolites, Mitch f and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch f Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 My buddy caught this nice one a couple of weeks ago BilletHead, snagged in outlet 3, Quillback and 3 others 6 "Honor is a man's gift to himself" Rob Roy McGregor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsfolly Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 28 minutes ago, JUNGLE JIM 1 said: I gave my favorite crappie lake yesterday a shot yesterday and it was slow. Only caught one ten incher in three hours then wind picked up so tried one spot before I left. Lost a big black crappie on first cast, got me wrapped in brush and hook pulled out. A couple casts later I stuck this slab. I thought it was a 17 incher but only measured 16.25". Still bigger than my previous biggest crappie at this lake by a 1/4". Congrats Jim on a big crappie! Looks like she's got a full belly of eggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsfolly Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 27 minutes ago, Mitch f said: My buddy caught this nice one a couple of weeks ago Tell your friend congrats on a really nice crappie! Mitch f 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishnDave Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 9 hours ago, JUNGLE JIM 1 said: I gave my favorite crappie lake yesterday a shot yesterday and it was slow. Only caught one ten incher in three hours then wind picked up so tried one spot before I left. Lost a big black crappie on first cast, got me wrapped in brush and hook pulled out. A couple casts later I stuck this slab. I thought it was a 17 incher but only measured 16.25". Still bigger than my previous biggest crappie at this lake by a 1/4". That's a great-looking crappie, Jim! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUNGLE JIM 1 Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 I went again today and did slightly better numberwise with three , biggest was just over 14". Lost another giant that hit my jig inches below the surface as I was going to drop my jig into another spot. It took off like a hybrid striper peeling drag and ripped the hook out in about two seconds. I don't keep big crappie but would have liked to have a couple pictures before I release it. Losing two giants in two days is too much. FishnDave, Johnsfolly, Quillback and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillback Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Fished Beaver today in a buddy's boat and even though we were targeting bass, we did catch 4 crappie and 3 of them were good fish, one went 14 3/4". 2.8 Keitechs got them. nomolites, BilletHead and bfishn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUNGLE JIM 1 Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 That crappie was caught using a Keitech 2" Easy Shiner. Only plastics I use are Keitech or stinger baits with long tails. Mostly use my duck feather ties. I waded yesterday and couldn't have reached the fish from the bank. This one might be a male, looks like it's starting to darken up. BilletHead, Johnsfolly, Big Keene and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DADAKOTA Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Those barred feathers from a wood duck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillback Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Z-Man Slim Swimz are an excellent little (2.5") swim bait for crappie. I can't get them to work for bass so I don't use them much, but they have worked for me in the past for crappie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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