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Home Crappie & Panfish How to Vertical Fish Big Crappie on Brush Piles

How to Vertical Fish Big Crappie on Brush Piles

Ryan DeChaine
Aug 14, 2017

Wally Marshall, aka Mr. Crappie shows us how to thoroughly fish and catch crappie off of mid-depth brush piles by using the pitching technique with a jig and plastic combination. Rod length plays into his strategy, allowing for a quicker drop and precise depth control not easily achievable using spinning gear.

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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.