Mr. Crappie Crappie Thunder from Strike King is a tube-style bait that uses its unique body shape and tantalizing action to increase bites. The solid body has ripples that give it good vibration, while the tentacle-like tails flare out at 90 degrees to entice hungry panfish. As equally effective on the ice, Crappie Thunder is great for vertical jigging in heavy cover, casting, and tight-line trolling.