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How long before switching jig colors?
#5645117
12/28/10 01:27 AM
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CC_Hunter
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Wanting to test some new colors out, and wanted to get a fair time to give the jigs justice before moving to the next one. So if you know the fish are there how long before the switch?
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Re: How long before switching jig colors?
[Re: CC_Hunter]
#5645211
12/28/10 01:56 AM
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texboxer
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That's 5-10 minutes at different depths and then move on to a different color, if you know they are there.
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Re: How long before switching jig colors?
[Re: texboxer]
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12/28/10 06:08 AM
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UJC
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I know a crappie ace that changes from white/chart to white/chart only when the other wears out.
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Re: How long before switching jig colors?
[Re: UJC]
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12/28/10 03:56 PM
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Stinker
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When I am by myself, I generally dont change my jig colors...I am very stubborn. I usually stick with my favorite colors combination for 4 hours, then change to another favorite colors combination for another 4 hours. That is it, unless I see someone start catching crappie with certain colors.
Stinker- Gone Fishin' Fishing is the new game of life!
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Re: How long before switching jig colors?
[Re: Stinker]
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12/28/10 05:56 PM
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Stucky76
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For me I do well on certain colors on certain lakes. So I will tie on the color that I know is good for a certain body of water and if I don't get bit within 15 minutes or so, I'll switch to whatever jig I have the most confidence in. Usually it has something with chartreuse in it. Or I'll switch to whatever jig my buddy is catching fish with if he is outfishing me.
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Re: How long before switching jig colors?
[Re: Stucky76]
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12/28/10 06:03 PM
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T. Dub
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Or I'll switch to whatever jig my buddy is catching fish with if he is outfishing me. And all this time I just thought it was great minds thinking alike! That Stucky sure is a sneaky feller... 
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Re: How long before switching jig colors?
[Re: T. Dub]
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12/28/10 06:47 PM
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ERNEST PATY
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Depends on how long it takes to get hung and lose the one I start with. Sometimes this is several trips. I usually start with whatever I finished with last time. Ocasionally if someone with me is out fishing me I might switch.
Ernest Paty 214-202-7866 catchcrappie@aol.com
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Re: How long before switching jig colors?
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12/28/10 06:53 PM
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Wylie Crappieman
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Depends on how long it takes to get hung and lose the one I start with. Sometimes this is several trips. I usually start with whatever I finished with last time. Ocasionally if someone with me is out fishing me I might switch. yup!
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Re: How long before switching jig colors?
[Re: Wylie Crappieman]
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12/28/10 09:04 PM
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crappie_hook
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everytime i see a keeper caught on a color i wasnt using before..
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Re: How long before switching jig colors?
[Re: UJC]
#5647799
12/28/10 09:40 PM
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fishinman
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I know a crappie ace that changes from white/chart to white/chart only when the other wears out. Think I know that guy!  but may change to Blk/chart! 
Last edited by fishinman; 12/28/10 09:42 PM.
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Re: How long before switching jig colors?
[Re: T. Dub]
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12/28/10 11:08 PM
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Stucky76
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Or I'll switch to whatever jig my buddy is catching fish with if he is outfishing me. And all this time I just thought it was great minds thinking alike! That Stucky sure is a sneaky feller... 
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Re: How long before switching jig colors?
[Re: Stucky76]
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12/29/10 06:06 AM
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SaltyDawg88
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5 min or less, but I have 4 different rods rigged up with different colors to begin with.. and usually fish with at least 2 rods.
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