First time Fishing with Powerbait Crappie Nibbles - Does it Work?

Today is my first time fishing with Powerbait Crappie Nibbles. I have heard about this bait, but does it work? For my first time, I would say it works fairly well. While I didn't catch any crappie during this fishing trip, I did catch a good amount of bluegills. The crappie nibbles usually need replacing after each fish, but I still think it is a great bait since you get a good amount in the jar. This would make a great bait for kids since there are no gross worm guts. I did well on my first time fishing with crappie nibbles and I would say it works.
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[@TheReelTravisScott]

Your videos are awesome no B.S.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats right 👊

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Incredible *Video* Congratulations Fisherman! Have a great week of great success and good fishing. hug!!!!!👍

[@VTCHACK]

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[@freshairoutdoorstv9285]

"The action is fast and furious. The size leaves a little to be desired." Women say this about me all the time

[@RealisticFishing]

😂

[@kyleburch2033]

Lmfao!! 😂😂 same bro!!

[@kater4052]

It's not the size it's the action!!!

[@chonsanchez6436]

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@@kater4052motion in the ocean

[@jeraldali924]

Alex, I put one on with crappie jig, crappie love it! TIGHT LINES!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice!

[@MrStradia]

Always enjoyable videos. Thanks for sharing so many of your techniques and rigs.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching MrStradia

[@theoldbasser4645]

That does look like a great bait to use when you take kids fishing. Thanks for sharing.

[@RealisticFishing]

No mess, no fuss 👍

[@ayoung106]

I was thinking of buying those for this weekend!! Thanks for this video. Can beat the realistic reviews and fishing advice.. thanks!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching A Young

[@davidscalf1]

Definitely enjoy every single video. One of the few KZbinrs that actually talk to their subs.

[@RealisticFishing]

I am not sure I understand your first sentence. 🤔

[@davidscalf1]

@@RealisticFishing oh damn autocorrect lol. Let me edit this.

[@jorgen.zamora]

I've seen this video many times and I always love the interaction with the boat guy. "Good luck brother!"

[@CoinandCardHobbyist]

Awesome video! I love the powerbait crappie nibbles! Perfect for when I take younger kids or friends who are too scared to touch nightcrawlers!

[@RealisticFishing]

No guts! 😀

[@Robert-hr6sh]

Power bait nibbles is what I primarily use here on Florida for Bluegill and I love this bait as it has many times out fished my friends using live worms. And it's simple, if one does not do well; all I do is change color of this bait. Nada a problema!! By the way, love your videos! Great information. 👍🐟

[@carloquero2092]

You're awesome as always man! I'm gonna try that on Sunday!

[@kenhayes6953]

Thanks for the test. I'll get some for me, er my kids.😉. Having fished for many years, I just considered the dropshot rig a gimmick to sell special tackle. Having watched Mr. Realistic use them effectively in past videos, I have them as one of my main go to rigs. Thanks again.

[@kevintebo3736]

Because of you I really enjoy pan fishing. Thank you

[@RealisticFishing]

It can be fun 👍

[@zacthompson5003]

Can't wait to go crappie fishing.

[@nicholaspouliotoutdoors384]

Why wait

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck out there!

[@dan8402]

Man that looks like fun. The kids would love it!

[@RealisticFishing]

Perfect for kids!

[@bobplumb4501]

Been fishing a year now watching your videos. Caught alot of fish using your techniques. Thanks for sharing man. I'm also from pa (western)

[@deacontheseer4804]

You are the realest. Appreciate that.

Incredible *Video* Congratulations Fisherman! Have a great week of great success and good fishing. hug!!!!!🎣🐠🐟😊

[@El_Gallo_de_Pesca97]

When I first saw these in a store I imagined them on teeny little hooks, and I was right all along! I bought a jar today and will try these out on an ultra light combo real soon. Thank you for nice video!

[@rbishop12399]

I need to try these , nice informative video.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Rusty, good luck with em

[@srsykes1]

I've wondered about those nibbles......thanks for doing this. I'll have to give 'em a try sometime.

[@RealisticFishing]

Worked for me 👍

[@stevedimond267]

Nice. Looks like fun. I'll have to give it a try.

[@RealisticFishing]

Perfect for some simple fishing 👍

[@j.t.cooper2963]

I love those prepared baits. No mess.

[@jessegarcia7954]

Love your shows bro

[@thundergun1244]

I love using those crappie nibbles on the end of marabou jigs when I crappie fish while camping!

[@RealisticFishing]

Sounds like a good rig 👍

[@FishingWithBottles]

Yep, they work!! Fish might be small, but they're biting!

[@RealisticFishing]

They worked well. Its good bait for catching bait, I think thats right... 😅

[@rodneybrummett5862]

Another great video, Alex

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@QuickEuphOria]

Haha!!! Let’s go! Nice video 🎣

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Quick 👍

[@peewee6377]

Totally Realistic. Fun stuff!

[@RealisticFishing]

Its like being 8 years old again. 👍

[@peewee6377]

Damned good way to put it. I take a few worms when I go bass fishing to catch bluegill just so I don't get skunked!

[@lennyelmore]

Nice vid! I like your style. Some years back me and my father in law hired a guide on Reelfoot lake that had us put these on our hooks with live minnows and we ended up cleaning around 30 crappies. I've kept these in my tackle bag ever since.

[@traviswells8180]

Great vid Alex. 👍

[@SweetTeaDonB]

Thanks for keeping it real. I just started my channel and look at it as a kinda spiritual journey for my creative soul lol. Look forward to watching your videos. I like going back to the beginning of channels and seeing how people and gear have changed.

[@RealisticFishing]

I feel like the only channel who hasn't sold his soul. Thanks for watching 👍

[@commander.m1c919]

Do you believe in Jesus?

[@fishingwithtravman6844]

This time of year is tuff but you made it happen again great video broha

[@RealisticFishing]

I like to mix it up. And I love Panfish season 👍

[@carnufiasfishing8444]

You rock Brother. You are a fish slayer. Catching bass blue gills & crappie, you are one bad dude 👌👍. Keep It Realistic. 🎣😎🎣😎🎣😎🎣

[@fernandonunes1991]

It's like cocaine for the blue gill!!! Good job🎣🎣🎣

[@DJloudpack3208]

Lol 😆

[@NoahPlays_]

Crappie fishing is so much fun good video btw 👍

[@larryvollor9676]

“Powerbait? Damn, you fancy brotha”

[@RoyDallasFishing]

I used those NIPPLES for pan fishing, summer and ice fishing. I find they are great. You dont have to work them, they attract fish.

[@RealisticFishing]

Doesn't get much easier than that 😅

[@RushVoorhisOutdoors]

I'm gonna try em through the ice this year!

[@VTCHACK]

الخوت بالرجولة دخلوا لاشين ديالي و ت ابوناو و شوفو الفيديوات ديالي فدول اجنبية

[@dahutful]

The thing about bluegill is they tend to school by size. So if you’re catching small ones, it’s unlikely you’ll catch big ones in with them. Also larger ones tend to be deeper than smaller ones. But I’m impressed by the crappie nibbles. I never tried them, I never thought much of them. Now I’ll have to get some

[@891246]

One of my go to baits

[@joemadden4160]

Have a bottle in my tackle box. Caught pumpkinseed, bluegills, perch and rockbass on them.

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice!

[@RushVoorhisOutdoors]

I gotta try em!

[@mikebledsoe2315]

*Enjoyed this video Realistic Fishing. What line weight were you using 10lb? Thank you.*

[@t3cosmic0]

Great video enjoyed watching thank you

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@franklinhill3903]

I take my grandson panfishing all the time he's eight luv your video

[@samnix8882]

My favorite reel for fishing like that is my little Shimano AX. Great video man!

[@patarmstrong1712]

The catfishing guy was smart for taking your bluegills. Fantastic bait

[@fetalalien1369]

I've been curious about those. Powerbait seems to always be a good choice when in doubt. It's usually expensive AF though.

[@RealisticFishing]

This jar was 75 cents

[@-BWS-]

Places like academy usually have non-powerbait brands of crappie nibbles that aren't as pricey. Its all p much the same crappie nibble type stuff.

[@jimmiecampbell4357]

Dump in a pan & let them dry out. NOT TOO MUCH!!! They will be firmer & stay on longer.

[@TappadaraWest]

Great job! Bluegill are so cool !

[@RealisticFishing]

I agree

[@MrBombom25]

Thanks for sharing✌

[@MJGEGB]

Usually I sock rig a little section of worm for my kids and for myself when I feel like it. I've also caught a fair amount of Panfish on flies. Might have to pick some of this up for those days where I don't have worms or time to get some.

[@scottyhillakacatfishnfreak]

Great bait catching bait right there!

[@RealisticFishing]

Exactly ! 👍

[@slashgillz9527]

Ive never even seen those before but it seems like a great bait for my little girls to use. Itll keep my wife from fussing about them coming home covered in worm guts lol. Nice review vid brother, keep it up.

[@RealisticFishing]

I bet they would be great for kids 👍

[@TheSicWolfGaming]

Love these baits mostly use the regular white powerbait. Ive also got the Berkley gulp maggots which does not work well.

[@tech_mando4952]

TheSicWolf I think the maggots are mainly for trouts

[@MarcPipistrello]

I've used them from time to time on a #12 dry fly hook with my Tenkara fly rod for bluegill, sunnies, and even cichlids. No weight etc. They tend to sink more slowly that way and the fish kill them. My go to colors are white and tan. you can also smear them on hooks or other baits, or stuff them into tubes as added attractant. They're good for 5-6 fly casts before they dissolve and fall off, but the fish usually get them first.

[@RealisticFishing]

Well then 👍

[@demetriusnorthington3849]

Hey Alex went back to some of the old vids and found this one. I got some of those nibblers for $1.50 at Royal King cant wait to use them but with all this rain and flooding. Keep it Realistic

[@anthonyhertlein4629]

Great vid brother. Have yet to try the crappie nibbled. My go-to lures for crappie at the moment are the arkie soft plastic shad jigs and the johnson min-o-dart. Crappie fishing's pretty big at my spot in PA. Another popular lure for crappie is the powerbait atomic tube. Those are just the ones I've seen work the best or what I've had the most luck on.

[@mattk1073]

Slaying the BGs

[@dnacash]

even the worst conditions, Alex is catching the fish! crappie nibbles work pretty good

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice and easy 👍

[@VTCHACK]

الخوت بالرجولة دخلوا لاشين ديالي و ت ابوناو و شوفو الفيديوات ديالي فدول اجنبية

[@FishingGrubbZ]

Finally a boat friend

[@kellyburgette]

I love using those crappie nibbles it's like crack for fish, I usually pair them up with the little gulp minnow and have pretty good luck.

[@RealisticFishing]

MMmm fish crack 😂

[@lisatwitchell403]

I use the Crappie Nibbles on a 1/16 oz. panfish jig head with tiny tube baits under a bobber. Works great.

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice!

[@harpdog1555]

Better than using minnows or no?

[@jameshunt6317]

Nice video bro ! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KRDP]

Mr.Alex thank you for sharing this with us cause i litterally was about to purchase magic bait crappie bites , decided to check youtube , thank you sir for confirming that magic bait crappie bites and Berkley powerbait is good effective way to catch them , im definetly going to have to keep this in my fishing backpack tackle now

[@tacutn6]

Another great video....

[@williamhooper3130]

I use the chartreuse ones to catch bluegill for bait. They work in a pinch.

[@octaviofuentes7781]

blue gill magnets i will call it nice of you Alex giving the guy one of your catches ✌👊

[@WickedDealer]

That first one was about the size of bass I was catching in my local pond this summer.

[@mannyfishing1816]

Awesome bro nice video 💯

[@RealisticFishing]

👊

[@robertchillcott7669]

Fish definitely do like those Nibbles, I have put one on a Crappie jig when the fish were finicky.

[@i2aspire]

Havent seen that bait yet, will need to check it out

[@RealisticFishing]

These are pretty easy to get and work well 👍

[@matthewbielecki7042]

do you use the same one the same time the bait when catching fish?

[@mosierboy3631]

Awesome video...

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@truramsfan8180]

Love your videos...I wish I could go fishing with you

[@gotskinn]

How would you rig that little bluegill? I feel like I just don't set up my rig correctly. Or there are no fish! There are fish...but they are smart! A lot of fishing.

[@Ridg76]

Another in a long line of informative and entertaining videos!,,, thumbs up as usual. QUESTION: What type and size hook are you using?

[@RealisticFishing]

Size 10

[@bigjoe3287]

Nice and easy. Sometimes that's the best way

[@RealisticFishing]

Yep, perfect for when you are short on time and dont want to fuss 👍

[@wcd198130]

Good video as always I always wonder oh power baits would do

[@RealisticFishing]

These did pretty good 👍

[@toxic1698]

I think I'll pick up some of these to keep in my rig.

[@RealisticFishing]

They catch fish no doubt 👍

[@jimmydeshazo1312]

What are you favorites for cold water/weather our weather is simular to yours could you do something for Nov,Dec.weather? Thanks Your biggest new follower Jimmy

[@koreywilliams4570]

I've got 3 jars of this stuff and I haven't managed to get a nibble on it so far. 😕 Going to try again this year.

[@Stafernisy]

I throw these by swinging them out weightless on a hook using an ultralight. Cant cast far but the fish seem to be ravenous for them, definitely works when it seems nothing else will.

[@deettagarden6185]

Impressed.

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@FishingAfter5]

!! It's the catfish guy!

[@masonmatlock1379]

They are really good on a rubber crappie jig makes them just that better.

[@RealisticFishing]

I was thinking the might go good with small lures too 👍

[@aleonel1745]

I use that bait regularly to catch bluegill I usually free line it so it leaves a nice scent trail as it flows down

[@RealisticFishing]

How do you cast a free line crappie nibble... it weighs like -2 grams

[@aleonel1745]

@@RealisticFishing add another one haha but well you basically just drop it in the water but I've gotten the hang of it where I can throw it maybe 1 or 2 yards out that's the best bait to catch bait

[@davetheheretic295]

Tons of fun. I like the trout dough, but can't catch anything with the crappie bait. I like dragging a black gnat fly behind a bubble for panfish.

[@RealisticFishing]

I have used a float and fly as well. That works well too. I might do a vid about that 👍

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

Great video I always tip my crappie jigs with nibbles makes them hold it longer

[@RealisticFishing]

Like putting a powdered sugar donut on there 😀

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

Lmao yes sir I call them crappie crack 😁

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

I like the chartreuse ones the best tried the glitter ones wont do that again had that shit on me for a month looked like I went to a strip club instead of a fishing trip lol

[@rippinlips5717]

Awesome!!

[@NathanB417]

I've used crappie nibbles a lot usually when I run out of worms but they sure do work good for perch, I even caught a small pickerel on them once.

[@RealisticFishing]

I was a bit surprised by how well they can work. 👍

[@NathanB417]

Me too when I first tried them, they smell just like goldfish food and I didn't think that would ever work.

[@seizedcarcass8440]

Powerbait crappie nibbles are a staple bait for me. I’ve been using them since I was a kid.

[@pistolpetepeterson]

I came looking for a way to catch small bait fish while catfishing.... I was not disappointed lol

[@-fishingvideos-liorben-hai2447]

Great fishing movie

[@inkscorpion]

Crappie Nibbles are the juice for panfish. I've used them quite a bit up here. 🔥🐬

[@RealisticFishing]

Mmm Juicy!

[@jimwisemam7812]

I keep a fishing pole and tackle box behind the seat of my truck. Just in case a fishing opportunity arises. This stuff would be nice to have in the tackle box to use when running to the store for minnows or crickets isn't practical.

[@RealisticFishing]

Its perfect for that!

[@gunnersteers7018]

The ice fishing jigs you got would be perfect with a Crappie Nibble on the end.

[@RealisticFishing]

Good idea 👍

[@afaqmuhammad4032]

I really like ur videos

[@cositoelquemenosesperaban2089]

Bro is so chill lmao

[@jameshutcheson4910]

My buddy (a fellow subscriber) left a jar of those at my house. I may have to go down to the neighborhood pond and try them out. ...unless he sees this post and asks for them back. 😜

[@RealisticFishing]

Better hurry 😅

[@scottiedont8641]

I use them to tip a 1/32 oz jig with a small rubber worm.