riverrat56 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I'm looking to start using plastics for panfish more, especially for crappies through the ice. I would like to know if you were starting out putting together a "plastics and jigs" tackle box what would the essentials be? StyleSizeColorJig type and size?Looking to spend ~$20Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Maynards Flutterbugs Ratsos Shrimpos Optic stealth jigs (Little Atom) Nuggies (Little Atom) Noodles (Little Atom) I would carry a variety of sizes and colors. There are so many to choose from. I'm sure more will chime in on this. ole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borch Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 For me it would be...Flutter JigLA NuggieCJS Ratso Size 6 or 4LS Optic stealth size 10 or 12Lindy Fatboy size 8 or 10Lindy Micro minno1/16 oz collarless jigheadBerkley Power MinnowPower Tubes with a 1/32 oz tube jig can be a hot ticket as well.Colors... Well I like white, glow red, glow chartreuse, bubble gum and motor oil.These have all been very, very good to me of the years. I rarely use live bait for panfish anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Little Atoms Nuggies, Noodles, Micro-Noodles and WedgiesLindy Micro-Mino's, I love the paddle tails Berkley 2" Power MinnowsBerkley Gulp Waxies, Maggots, Spikes, or Power WigglersCustom Jigs and Spins Ratsos and ShrimposNorthland Bro Series Jig and Plastic CombosJust about any panfish jig can work with plastics. 4, 6 and 8 for crappies, 10-12 for sunfish, but you can mess around with different sizes. Be sure to get some glows. I would get a mix of really exotic and vibrant colors, and I would also try some natural colors to imitate insect hatches. Glows are pretty popular with crappies.Your budget probably won't allow for much more than the plastics, but I'm guessing you probably have a bunch of ice jigs that will work fine with the plastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanson Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Not sure I can really add to any of the aforementioned lists. Couple pretty good shopping lists posted there IMO.My confidant bait would probably be a pink/white Little Atom Optic Stealth with a White Little Atom Nuggie plastic. Dang good combo right there.Having trouble finding the Little Atom stuff, CJ&S Ratso Pink Head/White body would be a good choice too.Little larger profile, Berkley 2" Power Minnow in Glow Chart on a Chartreuse or Glow White collarless jighead. Little Atom Optics (thats Optic & not Optic Stealth) work well with the Power Minnows as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I do believe the lists above pretty well cover it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerchPounder Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I would say those lists pretty much cover it. My go to would be a nickel fiskas wolfram with a red or white custom jigs and spins finesse tail. Little atom Nuggies and Micro Nuggies have also done well for me in certain situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muc33 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Don't you dare leave the plastics isle without getting some micro nuggies or noodles or something in BLACK. I throw the black tails on quite often to test the water, and man do I love em!!! Most are afraid they can't be seen. FOOOOEY, buy one package and you will not regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverrat56 Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Thanks for the info guys!I do already own alot of the jigs mentioned or similar to them so I just need to stock up a bit on the plastics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaMongo Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I started using plastics exclusively last winter and continued through the summer. The variety of plastics out there are great. I'm looking forward to trying the nuggies this year. Man, you can lose your head with this stuff - all of a sudden you have a fistful of plastics at the checkout - you better have your debit card fully charged!!Good tips guys - thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozebutton Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Don't you dare leave the plastics isle without getting some micro nuggies or noodles or something in BLACK. I throw the black tails on quite often to test the water, and man do I love em!!! Most are afraid they can't be seen. FOOOOEY, buy one package and you will not regret it. I usually use the brighter colors or glow jigs but when they seem to shy away from them, it's time for the black. I've had pretty good luck with black at night too, go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALVINIST Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Don't you dare leave the plastics isle without getting some micro nuggies or noodles or something in BLACK. I throw the black tails on quite often to test the water, and man do I love em!!! Most are afraid they can't be seen. FOOOOEY, buy one package and you will not regret it. Thanks for the reminder. I looked through my plastics and had little to offer in terms of black, so I found some black LA stuff @ Thorne Bros. Yes, black is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chode2235 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Just has a great weekend of crappie fishing using Diamond jigs and red finesse plastics.I put the extended family (5 of them) on some great and constant fishing for the two hours we were out.Best part as the guide, was not having to rebait the hooks.I am sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrappieAttitude Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Originally Posted By: muc33Don't you dare leave the plastics isle without getting some micro nuggies or noodles or something in BLACK. I throw the black tails on quite often to test the water, and man do I love em!!! Most are afraid they can't be seen. FOOOOEY, buy one package and you will not regret it. Thanks for the reminder. I looked through my plastics and had little to offer in terms of black, so I found some black LA stuff @ Thorne Bros. Yes, black is good! Black is the most overlooked color in the color spectrum. Contrary to what you would think, black baits give off the best profile out of all the colors. Since crappies feed up, the black is easier to pick out for crappies against the light shining down trough the snow/ice.CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_jman Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I would second or third or fourth using black. I really like using the black diamond jig by CJ&S. I tip it with a red nuggie or several other plastic options. I also suggest the bro bloodworms. I have some of the blood red color and they have worked very well on the crappies already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordyn Kaufer Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I am so darn confused on plastics!!!I gotta go shopping with someone that's knows what to get!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 JK, just go talk to Matt at Thorne Brothers, he will point you in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic_minnow Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 anything finesse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold_blood Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 i to am just gettin into plastics and really like ratso's have never thought of tryin anything black though hmmm? wonder if i'll catch a wall hanger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartmanMN Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I did well with the Northland Slug bug in Armyworm color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigslugger Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Ratsos and Bloodworms are by far my favorites. Any horizontal presentation plastic should do well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Stein Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 i was hopin that someone would say bloodworms! i just picked some up the other day and caught some crappies and sunnies with them! i got the red and white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerchJerker Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Big fan of nuggies and ratsos. I like blacks, reds, purples, sometimes greens, plus the typical glow, glow/green, glow/pink colors that are very popular (and for good reason). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panfish11 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 My plastics include ratso's and shrimpo's any color and all sizes work good for crappies. another good jig to try is the lindy combo of a genz bug with 1 or more lindy munchies, they immitate a mayfly larve and are deadly on crappies. good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleLunger Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Winter- ratso's, shrimpo's and bloodworms.Summer-Tiny worm - not sure on maker, but awesome for sunnies and crapps. RED,BLACK OR PURPLE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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