Catching Big Slab Crappie From My Dock!

Giant Slab Crappie! We don’t have to go far, they’re all around our dock! The fish are schooling around the pilings and feeding aggressively on small shad. They’ll eat a variety of baits but we figured out the biggest fish like to eat the float and fly. Come along as JD and I throw light line and ultralight bass tackle for crappie and bass.

Big slabs can be caught on any cheap crappie jig but we’ve demonstrated in previous crappie videos (links below) that your odds of catching the really big ones goes up exponentially when you use higher quality lures. Flies and hair jigs consistently out produce crappie jigs and small swimbaits like keitechs are far superior to traditional curly tail grubs. If your goal is bigger crappie, don’t be afraid to pick up some of your finesse bass tackle and give it a try!

Today’s video was all about having a good time. JD is doing a great job of learning the techniques and we’re glad you could come along for the fun! If you’re interested in any of the gear we were using in today’s video, we’ve linked them below. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos and descriptions of each item. We also linked some of our previous crappie and float n fly videos.

Our Favorite Crappie Baits…
-Spro 1/16 oz Phat Fly (Grey Ghost): http://bit.ly/2mboisG
-Thill Stealth Mini Float Bobber: http://bit.ly/2EYoXWa
-Thill Bobber Stops: http://bit.ly/2CJz1F0
-Cumberland Pro Lures 1/16 oz Float-N-Fly: http://bit.ly/2o9PE63
-Keitech 2.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
-Acme Tackle 1/4 oz Kastmasters: http://bit.ly/2PtUwi3

Tim’s Hair Jig Combo…
Rod- G Loomis Trout Series 901: Source Locally
Reel- Shimano Stradic FL 1000: http://bit.ly/35Bufnb
Line- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 4 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Crappie Combo…
Rod- Shimano Convergence 7′ Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3euARZO
Reel- Shimano Sedona FL 1000: http://bit.ly/2wgh50Z
Line- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 4 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Crappie Videos…
How To Catch Huge Slab Crappie: https://youtu.be/WjDVpQ4aTsc
Huge Slab Crappie On Every Cast!: https://youtu.be/cBpu1suTnno

Float N Fly Video…
The Float N Fly Just Got Easier!: https://youtu.be/oqZfnRkIvc0

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP

Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!

#crappie #crappiefishing #crappiejig

Spring Underspin Tricks For Bass With Bonus Slab Crappie Catches!


Do you know how to adapt your underspin to changing conditions? Underspins catch big bass but when you should you throw a large offering instead of a tiny finesse underspin? When is a keitech better than the others? Come along for a full day on Clearlake as we read the water, adapt to changing conditions, and switch between a variety of underspins and swimbaits to build a pattern. As a bonus, we find ourselves in the middle of GIANT slab crappie that aren’t afraid to eat big underspins!

There’s no way around it, we took a left when we should have taken a right and it took us down an interesting path of big waves and bigger panfish. Today leaves little doubt that virtually everything that swims will eat an underspin with a swimbait trailer! Many anglers go to the lake and simply fish but a select few anglers, many of which are members of the TacticalBassin Family, spend their time on the water absorbing information, adapting to changing conditions, and constantly building patterns. These method of building patterns and adapting to change will make you an incredibly consistent angler. But once in a while… you take a left when you should have taken a right.

Below is a breakdown of all the baits discussed in the video. The links for each product go directly to Tackle Warehouse (who is still shipping orders during the pandemic) where you can see up close photos and detailed descriptions. We also included links to some of our favorite equipment for under spin fishing.

The Baits…
-Keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
(TW Ghost Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad)
-Xzone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q
(210, Bream, Tennessee Shad)
-Megabass Spark Shad 3″ and 4″: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
(Albino, Real, Silver Shad)
-River2Sea D Walker: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz
(PB Red, Shamrock Shad, Silver Side)

The heads…
-Cool Baits Down Under 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA
(Black Silver, Silver Shad, Ol Faithful)
-Megabass Okashira Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA
(Shad, Real Minnow)
-Hog Farmer War Pig HD 1/4 – 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2pcQnRP
(Albino, Blue Gizzard Shad, Green Gizzard Shad)
-Blade Runner Screw Lock Spintrix 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2oocg0a
(Anchovy, Black Shad, Grey Shad)
-Owner Flashy Swimmer 1/4 oz with 5/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
(Willow Blade)

Ultralight Baitcasting Combo…
Rod- G Loomis Conquest 842C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- 10 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- 6 lb Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Matt’s Best “Bang For The Buck” Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Combo…
Rod- St Croix Bass X 7’2″ MH: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- 15 lb Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

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What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…

Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP

Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!

#underspin #bassfishing #crappie