Q: what are some benifits to using live bait?
A: you dont have to worrie about doing a certin jig to get the fish to come in, becuse the bait's natural smell and look will draw the fish in.
Q: are their benifits to using "fake bait"?
A: Yes, their are many benifits of using plastics,hardbaits,crankbaits,jigs ex.,Fake bait have colors,twist,jerks ex. that real bait dont have. yea fake bait is a little more work to fish with becuse of the constent jerking and jigging to make them look alive, but the results are worth it when you finnaly get the fish attion.
Q:whats the ideal crappie hotspot?
A: for me i would look for a shallow bank with logs and reeds, that has a desent drop off and mabey some fallen over trees or other structure.
Q: What would be the bait of chose in that area of fishing?
A: simple bobber rig up with just a normal hook and a minnow, throw it right by some stucture and slowly jig it out into deeper water.