Crappie Nibbles Work For Uncle Steve

Crappie Nibbles Work For Uncle Steve At Big Lake In Umstead State Park In Raleigh NC

Uncle Steve read on ncangler.com that Berkley PowerBait Crappie Nibbles Chartreuse make the crappies jump on the hook.

Uncle Steve tries them for the first time in this video.

He catches two crappies and four bluegills.

DISCLAIMER: Uncle Steve has no connection to or interest in the maker of PowerBait Crappie Nibbles. This is his personal evaluation.

Date of fishing: 24 SEPTEMBER 2010

Fishing location: N35.870046 W78.762392

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[adamitshelanu]

I looked on Google Maps: that's a very nice lake!

And I see a webpage 'fishingnotes' that gives some info about the species in there.

I have done my share of snagging (and still do).

The reason I use Gamakatsu octopus circle hooks, instead of J-hooks, is to lower the snagging. The tip of the circle hook is turned in ... and in waters with brush, I push my bait down to just cover the hook tip. Then if it goes by a branch or log, maybe it will just swim or bounce instead of stick in.

[FishingWithJay]

@adamitshelanu love the vid i love them they are my fave fish to catch and eat with that being said i got some crappie nibbles i know they are not Berkly but i haven't had any luck with mine yet id like to see you do a video with them again and keep hooking them crappie's

[adamitshelanu]

@FishingWithJay I'll buy some more ... they sure are stinky stuff ...

[FishingWithJay]

@adamitshelanu please do buy some more crappie nibbles the ones that i have really don't have a smell

[adamitshelanu]

@FishingWithJay OK I reread your previous comment ... you did say that you weren't using Berkeley brand ... and that must be so, because the Gulp (Berkeley) Crappie Nibble have a really strong odor. :^)

I'll get and use dome soon.

The reason I don't have any right now is because they became so stinky after a year ... I had to throw them away.

[jameshdfliSBDHVbshdv]

have you been to salem lake im going there on the weekend got any tips i dont care what fish i fish for any fish gods lets me catch

[adamitshelanu]

@jameshdfliSBDHVbshdv I GOOGLE'd it: looks like a nice lake ... a greenway all around the perimeter (I don't mind hiking a mile for a good fishing spot).

This is Winter and Winston-Salem is probably colder than here in Raleigh.

Be sure to take nightcrawlers! I caught 9 catfish today on nightcrawlers. I guess most people would recommend something like a small maribou jig for crappies, especially at this time of year.

Remember this: I hardly know anything about fishing.

[FishingWithJay]

@adamitshelanu cool man yes the ones i have do not smell ive tried them in the lake but not in a creek yet maybe ill try them today since the weather will be nice thanks steve and i love watching video and learning new things about crappie fishing i tell there is just unlimited ways to catch them and they are fun to catch

[mross060700]

hey uncle steve we are going fishing at a place called augusta lake in kansas and their draining it so everyone is snagging have any tips for me?

[adamitshelanu]

@jameshdfliSBDHVbshdv I fish almost exclusively with Gamakatsu Octopus Circle hooks ... size #8, #6, #4, #2 and #1. I choose the size according to the size of the fish I think will be caught.

If unsure, a smaller hook, rather than a larger hook, is recommended.

As RodsInTheDirt has pointed out, you're more likely to rip out a larger hook than a smaller one, if the fish really fights.