What is a Small Fry bait?
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A small fry bait is a type of soft plastic fishing lure that mimics the appearance and movement of small fry fish such as sunfish, shad, and darters. These baits are typically used to target crappie, especially in the early spring when crappie are in their pre-spawn phase and are actively feeding on small fry fish.
Small fry baits come in a variety of different colors, sizes, and designs, which allows anglers to match the specific prey that the crappie are feeding on. Some popular colors include chartreuse, white, and black. The sizes of small fry baits can vary from 1 inch to 3 inches, depending on the size of the fry fish that the crappie are feeding on. The designs of small fry baits can also vary, with some being ribbed, some having a segmented body, and others having a more realistic look.
Small fry baits are typically rigged on a hook with a jig head and are fished with a slow retrieve or a vertical jigging technique. This type of rigging allows the bait to mimic the movement of small fry fish and make it more attractive to crappie. When fished with a slow retrieve, the bait will move very slowly through the water, mimicking the movement of a live fry fish. When fished with a vertical jigging technique, the bait will be dropped straight down and then jigged up and down, mimicking the movement of a live fry fish that is trying to escape.
One of the main advantages of using small fry baits is their realism. They are designed to mimic the appearance and movement of small fry fish very closely, which makes them more attractive to crappie. They are also an effective choice for targeting crappie in clear or stained water, as they can be matched to the specific color of the fry fish that the crappie are feeding on.
Another advantage of small fry baits is their versatility. They can be fished in a variety of different water conditions and depths, making them an effective choice for crappie fishing in shallow waters or heavy cover. They are also an effective choice for targeting crappie in early spring when crappie are in their pre-spawn phase and are actively feeding on small fry fish.
Additionally, small fry baits are durable, they are made from soft plastic which is a durable material, they can withstand the constant use, and they can last through many fishing trips.
At Crappie Monster, we highly recommend small fry baits for your crappie fishing.