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 Waders and jigging poles
#14634356
02/18/23 03:07 AM
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Hand ties
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Does anyone in here like putting on the waders and walking around in the creeks jigging the brush for crappie.
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Re: Waders and jigging poles
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#14634441
02/18/23 09:32 AM
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Grainraiser
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Does anyone in here like putting on the waders and walking around in the creeks jigging the brush for crappie. I do it in creeks but I am casting too white bass. I use waders in coves during the spawn at Lavon to catch crappie.
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Re: Waders and jigging poles
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#14634467
02/18/23 12:27 PM
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donothin
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Gotten a little to old for that, but it was a favorite at one time. Also enjoyed a Bob Brown float tube for many years up in the creeks.
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Re: Waders and jigging poles
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#14635139
02/19/23 04:11 AM
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jig master
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Nah never done much of it but thinking about trying it this year possibly.
Don't believe everything you hear and half of what you see . Living for the Thump !!
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Re: Waders and jigging poles
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#14635347
02/19/23 03:05 PM
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Lazy Ike
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Does anyone in here like putting on the waders and walking around in the creeks jigging the brush for crappie. I do it in creeks but I am casting too white bass. I use waders in coves during the spawn at Lavon to catch crappie. x 2 Been doin it for decades. When the carp&gars get REAL friendly. that sure wakes you up. LOL. FYI when wade fishin gets good you wont be ALONE. SO take this advice DO NOT LEAVE you rod/ Tackle un attented for a Minute, it can WALK AWAY. take this from me !!!!!!!
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Re: Waders and jigging poles
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#14636347
02/20/23 05:32 PM
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rickt300
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I like to wade shallow coves but Texas creeks can be a bit too surprising sometimes.
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Re: Waders and jigging poles
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#14636400
02/20/23 06:27 PM
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F4 Gator
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Wading is discouraged here in south Texas, as it can be hazardous to your health!  ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2023/02/full-52147-172888-img_0188.jpg)
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Re: Waders and jigging poles
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#14637118
02/21/23 07:29 AM
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jig master
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Don't believe everything you hear and half of what you see . Living for the Thump !!
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Re: Waders and jigging poles
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#14637360
02/21/23 03:17 PM
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Slewfoot
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What little bit of wading I've done crappie were always under the snakes and I hate snakes!!!  After that I figured why jump out of a perfectly good boat to get in the water!!! 
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Re: Waders and jigging poles
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#14637405
02/21/23 03:44 PM
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nellie
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I wade a lot for crappie, it’s all I will do from now until May, I park the boat, get the waders on and get in the middle of the jungle in 1-2 feet of water, I love it.
We have gators too but don’t worry much about them, snakes on the other hand, I probably see on average 10-20 on each fishing trip, hate it when they fall out of the limbs on you but it’s part of it. Rarely see cottonmouths but have almost got popped a time or two by them, they don’t usually leave when approached, they will stand their ground, scary seeing that white mouth a foot above the water waiting to strike.
If you’re going to wade you better move slowly and take caution if the area you are in.
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Re: Waders and jigging poles
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#14638120
02/22/23 12:37 AM
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Hand ties
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I wade a lot for crappie, it’s all I will do from now until May, I park the boat, get the waders on and get in the middle of the jungle in 1-2 feet of water, I love it.
We have gators too but don’t worry much about them, snakes on the other hand, I probably see on average 10-20 on each fishing trip, hate it when they fall out of the limbs on you but it’s part of it. Rarely see cottonmouths but have almost got popped a time or two by them, they don’t usually leave when approached, they will stand their ground, scary seeing that white mouth a foot above the water waiting to strike.
If you’re going to wade you better move slowly and take caution if the area you are in. I hear that ! They will stand their ground for sure.
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Re: Waders and jigging poles
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#14638235
02/22/23 02:10 AM
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Joined: Jun 2012
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jig master
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I wade a lot for crappie, it’s all I will do from now until May, I park the boat, get the waders on and get in the middle of the jungle in 1-2 feet of water, I love it.
We have gators too but don’t worry much about them, snakes on the other hand, I probably see on average 10-20 on each fishing trip, hate it when they fall out of the limbs on you but it’s part of it. Rarely see cottonmouths but have almost got popped a time or two by them, they don’t usually leave when approached, they will stand their ground, scary seeing that white mouth a foot above the water waiting to strike.
If you’re going to wade you better move slowly and take caution if the area you are in. I hear that ! They will stand their ground for sure. Show us how it’s done hand ties. Pics please !!
Don't believe everything you hear and half of what you see . Living for the Thump !!
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Re: Waders and jigging poles
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#14638243
02/22/23 02:16 AM
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Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 60
Hand ties
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Don’t have any pictures to share at this time.
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Re: Waders and jigging poles
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#14638339
02/22/23 03:39 AM
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PlanoJames
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Oh yeah it's my favorite way to catch them during the spawn. I've got a little 4ft. Walmart rod I use to jig around the brush in the coves. So much fun! Even better when it's warm enough to shed the waders. Seen plenty of snakes but I like snakes so they don't bother me. For creeks I use the kayak.
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