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Crappie as bait?

Discussion in 'Catfishing Baits' started by ne12dawds, Feb 20, 2008.

  1. Feb 20, 2008 #1
    ne12dawds

    ne12dawds New Member

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    Has anyone ever used crappie as bait?
     
  3. Feb 20, 2008 #2
    flathunter

    flathunter New Member

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    I know people who have done well with live crappie, I have had poor luck with them.
     

  5. Feb 20, 2008 #3
    dafin

    dafin New Member

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    I do better for Flatheads with crappie than gills or bullheads.
     
  6. Feb 20, 2008 #4
    orion_xxvx

    orion_xxvx New Member

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    Its not legal to use crappie as bait in Missouri but a good replacement is a green or longear sunfish they stay alive much longer and are much more active.
     
  7. Feb 20, 2008 #5
    ronlyn239

    ronlyn239 New Member

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    Legal in OK, and just like us guys, flats love to eat crappie. When I am crappie fishing and hook an undersized crappie of about 6", I drop it in the livewell for jug fishing.
     
  8. Feb 20, 2008 #6
    The J-Man!

    The J-Man! New Member

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    They are illegal to use as bait in Minnesota, but I bet they would work wonderfully!
     
  9. Feb 22, 2008 #7
    flatheadhunterx

    flatheadhunterx Active Member

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    flatties love them and I have caught blues with small live ones if they are over 5 inches long I use them for cut bait. they are legal in sc as long as they are caught on a rod and reel, but you cant have over your limit.
     
  10. Feb 22, 2008 #8
    Flatheadhunter33

    Flatheadhunter33 New Member

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    Seems like a waste of a perfectly fine eating fish to me:crazy:?