Jig Trolling Basics to Catch More Panfish (Bluegills & Crappies)

Joel Nelson breaks down one of his favorite tactics for catching open water panfish: Jig Trolling! He explains how he utilizes this technique to catch more crappies and bluegills, and a few of his favorite jig options.
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[@Brad_Raybury1]

Been doing this with grandpa for years. Works all open water season

[@Mymevan]

Workers for shallow lake walleye as well!

[@pinhookfishingclub]

Great stuff!

[@bryandubuque6595]

Can you post the link for the crappie king jigs? Please

[@NorthlandFishingTackle]

Links are in the description! Can also be found at your local retailer depending on you region!

[@Reelin-Family-Fun]

One thing to consider is conservation and selective harvest. Let the big ones go to keep the fisheries healthy.

[@BryceJob]

What rod/reel/line setup?

[@CrappieJunction]

Best bet is to use a light power rod with a medium fast action, a 2000 or 3000 sized reel. Line is users choice. We like using a super braid like Fins Windtamer or Crappie series in a 8lb breaking strength or the sunline xplasma in the same breaking strength tied to a #28 power swivel then either a flouro or Mono leader about 3 to 4 ft long depending on your bait and the fish you are targeting.

[@LeeRiverGuy]

Bottom or suspended?

[@CrappieJunction]

Both! just adjust your weight depending on depth the fish are, but like Joel said 1/16th is a great place to start.