Brad Whitehead, from Muscle Shoals, AL, well known for his crappie catchin’ ability, had another productive trip a couple of weeks ago on Pickwick guiding a guest. As to where and what kind of cover he was fishing Whitehead said, “We were fishing stakebeds we have put out for crappie.” The
Brad Whitehead shows one of the crappie caught on a funky monkey-colored Slider Lures Crappie Grub. COURTESY PHOTO
crappie phenom said the stakebeds were in about 12 to 16 feet of water. He added the stakebeds and their depth made for perfect vertical jig fishing. Whitehead noted, “Sometimes we will cast from to time to time if this bite plays out.” The average number of crappie caught on these trips average 20 to 30 papermouths.
The guide said that his clients really enjoy feeling the “thump” of a crappie strike.
The tools he used on this trip were a 10 ft. BnM BGJP jig pole and 8 lb., clear Vicious fishing line. The lure used was a ¼ oz. jig head rigged with a Slider Lures Crappie Grub in the funky monkey color.
There is another Whitehead with some crappie catching ability himself. Whitehead’s son, Nathan, is a natural and picking-up on his dad’s tips and techniques.
If you are interested in fishing with Whitehead contact him at: Brad Whitehead, [email protected]. For a look at the Slider Crappie Grub go to sliderfishing.com.
