Jigs are one of the most popular and effective bass lures. The wide variety of styles—finesse jigs, football jigs, and hair jigs, to name a few—make them an extremely versatile bait. However, the ...

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Hang around a gaggle of crappie fishermen for a little while and the subject of jig colors will arise. What is the best crappie-jig color? What color catches the biggest crappie?

We were barely creeping along when one of the fishing rods slowly pulled downward. A gentle lift, and another decent crappie was aboard. Trolling and vertical jigging along the dropoff was productive.