Do you guys think there is a big difference between using live minnows on a jig opposed to using those packaged emerald shiners? I wouldn't think it would make a huge difference if you're casting or trolling, but we got the big 0 using those and seemed like some others did well on live minnows.
usually live bait works the best
Live bait is first just a natrual thing.
Wally g
Yeah, kinda what I figured. We always used live minnows in Michigan, the guy at Sportsman's warehouse was telling me it really wouldn't matter when tipping a jig with it but when I used them they were kinda stiff and un-natural. Thanks for the response.
Live bait will catch way more fish, live shad is best.
I also agree with the others that have said live verses pre-packaged bait is the best. Dead is dead and the Crappie know it!
TKO
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Yeah, those things were stiff as a board when I broke them out. I don't know what I was thinking. Seemed to make sense at the time but I think it was because I was being lazy and didn't want to stop for minnows, LOL.
Quote from: ScottyD on January 20, 2011, 11:32 PM
Seemed to make sense at the time but I think it was because I was being lazy and didn't want to stop for minnows, LOL.
I can definitely relate to that!
Can you throw a cast net to catch live bait in this state?
Quote from: Southern_Pride on January 24, 2011, 12:34 PM
Can you throw a cast net to catch live bait in this state?
Yes, you can use a casting net up to 4' in radius. But threadfin shad are very hard to keep alive. Make sure to use a LARGE ROUND well aerated bucket.
except lake powell, can not use live shad there. Some lakes around the state restrict use of live bait like minnows that you buy so ck the g and f regs before you head out.
Quote from: Fishless on January 24, 2011, 02:38 PM
except lake powell, can not use live shad there. Some lakes around the state restrict use of live bait like minnows that you buy so ck the g and f regs before you head out.
Off the top of your head do you what lakes restrict this?
Thanks for the info guys.