Phil Strader Showed Me A Couple of Fish Tricks

[fishlipper]

Phil showed me how to catch monster crappie with a 6" Swim Bait.




We also caught a bunch of these too.




Thanks again for the great day Phil, it was just what I needed. I will be talking to you soon and check your e-mail.

[bucketmouth]

Hello Chet.

Cool post. Nice fish. Glad to see crappie will take swim baits. I have caught them on some of my biggest crank baits. Often wondered about why they will take a bait more than half their size.

Who is Phil? Is he a guide?

Looks like you guys were down in your childhood part of the world.

Once again. Great post and thanks for sharing.

Rich

[fishlipper]

Rich,
Yes this was down in my old stompping grounds. Phil is a friend and fishes the FLW tour. If you do a google you can see some of his success. I even left a few fish for him to catch I pretty much just tried to not make a fool out of myself. I haver never fished with anyone that can skip a jig like this man can. It showed me the importance of sharpening my skills. He caught fish that I never would have touched because I do not have the skill or accuracy to skip my bait under overhanging brush like he could. Always nice to be fish with someone who challenges you and sharpens your skills.

Originally Posted by bucketmouth

Hello Chet.

Cool post. Nice fish. Glad to see crappie will take swim baits. I have caught them on some of my biggest crank baits. Often wondered about why they will take a bait more than half their size.

Who is Phil? Is he a guide?

Looks like you guys were down in your childhood part of the world.

Once again. Great post and thanks for sharing.

Rich

[Super Fluke]

Wow nice crappie!How long was that one? Big black crappies are such a awesome looking fish.Does your brain hurt from all the knowledge that you learned from Phil? Looks like you were at a small farm pond

[Finneus Polebender]

Very nice fish unbeleivable on that crappie they sure are impressive that way!

[bass1478]

Nice fish!!!! I have fished with phil at tenmile lake in a club tournament and boy does he know his bass fishing. Also your correct on how good he is at skipping lol.

[nitrobass]

Nice of you to share, phil.

[Basshound]

He didnt say nothing about pig crappies! Thanks for sharing. Mr strader is a Genuine fellow.