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The items reviewed are usually top-of-the-line products that I use. I prefer to be selective and recommend items that I know are high quality and will help you in your fishing. Reviews you see are favorable because I won't take one item and destroy it in a review although I may give a brief review and a "not recommended". I have not been paid to run reviews on products or to give favorable ratings but some of the items mentioned have been provided at no cost.. Most products have been provided to me at no cost. Remember, these are only my opinions; you may disagree.
THE CRAPPIE BOOK ...BASICS AND BEYOND
Book available from author, Keith Sutton; www.catfishsutton.com
192 pages; color cover; black & white inside; 6x9 inches; suggested retail $14.95
Notes: Author Keith Sutton is one of the top outdoor writers and fishermen in the country. Chapters include: Getting to know crappie; Tackle tips; Lure selection; Considering bait; Crappie seasons; Tackle tips; Trophy tactics; Cleaning and cooking.
Pros: This book is written in a logical format and full of useful, informative tactics and tips. Illustrations and photos are good.
Cons: None.
Conclusion: It's an excellent addition to your library well worth the price. I highly recommend it.
PAST REVIEWS
JIM DUCKWORTH FLOAT & FLY ROD 8-ft www.bnmpoles.com
Expensive but outstanding long spinning rod. Good for crappie but doubles for other species. (2009 use for fast trolling)
CAJUN FRYER 4-gallon www.cajunfryer.com R&V Works
Outstanding cooker. Best in class. Quality built, quick heat-up, can reuse oil many times. (2009 mine still in use)
DRY HANDS MINNOW BUCKET www.dryhandsminnowbucket.com
Neat bucket to help keep hands dry in the winter. Clear lid, aerator. A little pricy.
GPSMAP 76 www.garmin.com
2004 review. Great overall unit, takes time to learn, can upgrade with maps.
GPS TRAINING VIDEOS www.gpsoutfitters.com
Well worth a few bucks to get a crash course on any electronics you buy.
FUNNOODLE
Inexpensive floating foam toys are great for pre-tied hook rigs and variety of other uses.
BERKLEY CRAPPIE SPARKLE NIBBLES www.purefishing.com
Messy in the carpet but the soft, glitter scent pellets will put more fish into the boat. (2009: still a top pick)
LI'L PRO DRIFTMASTER RODHOLDER www.driftmaster.com
Set-up costly but the best built, durable holders available; gurarnteed for life. (2009 use for crankbaiting and other)
LOUIE MANSFIELD SIGNATURE SERIES GRIZZLY ELITE JIGGING POLE www.grizzlyjig.com
An excellent jigging pole for crappie or bluegill. Weighs only 4.5-oz, sensitive and balanced. (2009 note: still my favorite jigging pole)
B'n'M SAM HEATON SIGNATURE SERIES JIGGING POLE www.bnmpoles.com
A highly recommend pole with great sensitivity. IM-6 graphite, light weight, foam handle.
CHARLIE BREWER CRAPPIE SLIDER GRUB www.sliderfishing.com
Great weedless rig and grub great for casting or fast trolling. (2009 note: still use them)
YEAR ROUND SHALLOW CRAPPIE COVER (video) Russ Bailey at rab@bright.net
Excellent shallow water, artificial bait video.
SOUTHERN PRO UMBRELLA TUBE www.southernpro.com
Tube skirt with a flared tail and big profile. (2009 note: still use them today)
TEEZUR HOTHEAD JIG www.teezurtackle.com
A little pricy but high quality with double-barb colar, flat-sided head, and prism eyes. (2009 note: still my number one jighead)