The Best Crappie Jigs

Marabou Jigs

Marabou is a soft feather material that is effective for crappie. The natural motion of the material is enticing and fluid in the water. Marabou is used for the tail of jigs and can be died in almost any color. Use marabou jigs in white, red, black and chartreuse for general crappie fishing. White is highly visible at variable depths and is a leading producer for crappie. The body of a marabou jig is made of chenille and the color can either match or contrast with the tail. Effective color combinations include white and black, white and chartreuse and black and red.

Plastic Jigs

Plastic jig bodies are durable and effective for crappie. The plastic has ample motion when retrieved and will catch multiple species. Plastic worms with curly tails are one of the most effective jigs that can be used for crappie. The jigs are especially good on days when the fishing is red hot because they will not deteriorate with abuse. Plastic worms in white and chartreuse with glitter flakes molded in the plastic are a great choice for general fishing. Black plastic worms with red glitter molded in the plastic are also a top producer for fishing in dark conditions and deep water.

Rooster Tail Jigs

Rooster Tail jigs are a cross between a spinner and marabou jig. The lure uses a marabou tail, lead jig head and a metal spinner blade. The cross is an effective mixture for crappie. The combined motion of the blade and marabou and the jigging action of the lure is ideal for fishing in low visibility conditions. The lure will stand out against almost any background and will cause a reaction strike from crappie. It is not designed to imitate a natural food source but will play on the territorial nature of the crappie.