Almost every veteran crappie catcher can recount times when he was catching fish just as fast as he could toss out a yellow jig, when suddenly, for no apparent reason, the fishing went bust. Different ...

Jerk baits are a great cold-water choice for getting black bass to bite. Walleye, striped bass and sometimes crappie will ...

Lots of anglers ditch their catfish poles and bass-fishing rods this time of year to catch a mess of crappie. With a slew of spinners, crank baits, grubs and other bait choices available, we asked ...

Today’s crappie lures come in a vast array of sizes, colors, patterns and actions. And that’s a good thing, because you never know where you’ll find these nomadic fish and what will trip their trigger ...

Beaver Lake: Striped bass fishing varies from day to day. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, recommends fishing from Horseshoe Bend park upstream into the White and War Eagle river tributaries. Camp War ...

Anglers who've been fishing most of their lives sometimes learn a lesson. Mike McBride hadn't made more than four casts when a crappie the size of a dinner plate nailed his small jig. His first fish ...

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

Slab crappies are meat eaters—sure enough minnow munchers. They take artificials well at times, especially jigs—but big crappie will turn their noses at even the best of the best crappie lures.

These are wonderful times to be a crappie fan; we finally have quality, dedicated crappie rods and gear. Creative anglers and companies are crafting exciting new tackle, lures, and equipment, at last ...