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Ice Fishing Giant Crappie with Lipless Crankbaits

Ryan DeChaine
Dec 09, 2016

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Upsizing lures is a proven way to trigger the largest fish in the school to fire on your lure. This also applies to smaller gamefish species like panfish, and crappie in particular. Lipless crankbaits like the Rapala Ultra Light Rippin’ Rap and the Rapala Slab Rap have been accounting for huge numbers of walleye, bass, perch and now panfish on ice, thanks to the smaller bite-sized versions. Dave Lefebre demonstrates his prowess on the ice, taking what has traditionally been a bass category, and spanking some beauty slab crappie under three feet of ice. Give this technique a try near you!

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Ryan DeChaine

Ryan began his fishing industry career with Lindner Media Productions, gaining nearly a decade of unparalleled experience creating dynamic and compelling television programming and video production promoting the sport fishing industry. DeChaine oversees the strategy, creation, and publishing of video content on the website and social media platforms. Outside of work, DeChaine and his wife Jillian raise their three children around an active outdoor lifestyle in the lake-rich and forested lands of northern Minnesota.