just lower the bait down slowly by lowering the rod down or reel slowly backwards with a bait casting rod to control the rate of decent of the jigs. Crappie and most fish like to hit baits as they flutter down into the depths. Like a minnow that's been stunned and is just floating down into the depths. I fish with live bait a lot instead of jigs. But you can do the same thing with a jig or a live bait. Bee Moths, Crickets or minnows can be lowered down slowly to entice the fish to bit when you get to the right depth. Just mark you line right in front of the reel with a magic marker to get back to the same depth every time.


Quote Originally Posted by Bassky View Post
I just vertical jig over the cover in windy conditions. Or try to find a less windy cove. I do not change jig sizes unless the crappie dictate a quicker drop.