Why the Bobby Garland Itty Bitty Slab Slayer Works Wonders

I was a bit skeptical the first time I tied on a bobby garland itty bitty slab slayer because of its microscopic size. It looks more like something you'd find in a puddle than something you'd use to catch a trophy-sized crappie. But after a few hours on the water during a particularly tough winter bite, I realized that my skepticism was totally misplaced. There's something about this tiny 1.25-inch piece of plastic that triggers a predatory response in fish that are otherwise completely shut down. ...

February 13, 2026 · 6 min · Nourbakhsh Aleta