“Most people think of crappie as “little” fish, but they forget that crappie have very large mouths for their body,” says Huckabee. And they eat whatever they can fit into them. When a crappie inhales an X-Change Jig/Fuzz-E Grub combo with the large 2/0 Max Gap hook, it may decide to spit it out just as quickly as it would a smaller jig. The difference is that the unique angle of the larger hook does not slide back out as easily as its downsized counterparts, so the hook is set before the jig leaves Old Man Crappie’s mouth.

This method allows the use of bigger tackle than normally prescribed for crappie – saving eyes and fingers from microscopic knots and hooks. X-Change Jigs are more likely to hook fish deep in the roof of the mouth than other jigs – resulting in fewer missed fish. Fewer misses translates to quicker limits and more productive time on the water.

The X-Change Jig System with Max Gap hooks is a legendary product from the fine folks at Lindy that has been making waves since its introduction in 2008. It allows anglers to quickly change the size and color of a jighead without ever cutting a line. With four sizes and 20 colors, these jigs can be tailored to nearly any fishing situation. The unique hook design maximizes effectiveness and hook-up ratios.