Ok, well I know how to tie on and all, but my question has to deal with whether or not to use a float of some kind. I want to be able to keep the jig at a certain depth while working the bait back to the bank where I will be fishing. Should I use a float of some kind so I can maintain the desired depth or is there another type rig that I should use? I am new to crappie fishing, and need a little advice. The jigs I have are all different colors. What colors seem to work the best in muddy water?

I love fishing a jig under a bobber...especially when there is a little chop on the water from the wind... darker jigs works better in the really stained water like we have now... and slow it down, takes them longer to pick up on the movement and react!! Hope this helps!!

the jig on the right is what i use for muddy water. use a darker jig for muddy water. use a light color jig for clean clear water.

and i use a clear float. that is sorta like a egg shape.
it has a rubber band in the middle you put the line throught the band then twist the end of the float.

Jig and bobber.

Hey YellowCat, What kind of hooks are those on that jig? Are they custom hooks, because I have never seen any like that, but I like them.

that is a hook that jigum uses.
he calls it a sickel hook. they are VERY sharp and VERY strong.
you can order his jigs from his site.
www.jigumjigs.com

try this for bank fishing . i stumbled onto them this year.
get the 1 and 3/4 size. cast and retieve with 1/8 jighead and hold on brotha. even a caveman could do it...

http://www.lunkercity.com/fs.html

Not just Matthew calls them Sickle Hooks the Mfg. Matzuo also calls them Sickle hooks and they are good hooks. I use them any time I can. The only jig I tied that don't use them is the sizes they will not fit in the mold right, like 1/16 #6 hooks will not work, but a #8 will. Go Figure!

Dang Skip. You should check with your jig head supplier. I don't see why they won't fit. LOL

By the way, I have your jigheads ready when you are. Just shoot me an email.