Canadian shield Crappies w/plastics

[Dock Boy]

Hello men and women, I have a few questions for ya! I'm headed to a Canadian shield lake next week to fish for Crappies. I have always been a minnow guy during these escapades. Water is typical stain Canadian shield water fishing in 20-35 ft of water maybe even down to 40. I bought some Tungsten jigs and Northland blood worm plastics and decided it's time to try PLASTICS!! Never fished with plastics before it's a confidence thing I guess. Any tips for a nonplastic user? What are the best Colors to use in these conditions? Also should a guy bring some waxies along with? Any help is greatly appreciated!!

[theiceman]

I love using plastics! But you need a good variety of different colors and styles. My favorite plastics are puddle jumpers of different colors and a 1/16oz jig head great combination for big crappies. I'm guessing you're taking a locator of some sort because it will be needed for fishing plastics. A little hint is to make sure you don't fish too close to the fish keep it up above them I had Crappie's chase it up to 10 feet above them and smoke it. Good luck and let us know how you do!

[th64]

I would still bring minnows for a set line-either for a tip up(yes a tip up for crappies) or a tip down-I will take any advantage as long as its legal,unless of course you are sure the bite will be solid-When are you sure? Never. Fish don't care how far you drive. Plastics are great for hole hopping though(I like Nuggies)

[Borch]

Don't be afraid to bring some upsize plastics along. I've had excellent action on 2" power or gulp minnows on a 1/16 oz jighead. I won't leave home without some #4 Rastso when targeting crappies. Glow has always worked well for me in stained water.

[monstermoose78]

I agree with Borch stained water means glow to me or white.