They’re ravenous eaters and far less discerning than crappies and perch—if it looks and smells like food, they’ll give it a crack. That said, while you don’t want to employ oddball baits ...

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Take Your Bait Away to Make Fish ... the rod tremble in my hand, to look like an easy meal that's getting away. This is a good trick for bluegills, perch, crappies and walleyes.