“Yep, and it still works,” was Shane’s comment. Simple still works. Keep that in mind this summer and your catches will ...

Crappie University returns to Tulsa Tech Owasso in February, offering a three-night course led by expert anglers to teach ...

On the heels of an actual winter in Central Florida, it appears spring has sprung. Good fishing should follow. And let's ...

On top of that, some finicky fish at times. Crappie: Good-Very Good – When at the right place at the right time, (good feeding windows) basin Crappies put the feed bag on! Pinhead jigs ...

Drop your bait down with a depth bomb, pull it the desired distance off the bottom or above the weeds, and then slide a buttons or clip on a tiny bobber to the line where ... next to the tip-up and ...

Bluegills, longears, pumpkinseeds, redbreasts, crappies, and perch provide fodder for fish fries ... used to tip a jig, they don’t add much extra action to the presentation. Sunfish don’t seem to mind ...

In the tradition of old shows, the Chicago area’s big fishing ... tungsten jigs. Then came the Dragonfly, a weight-forward jig that darts and is particularly good for perch and crappie.

Crappie are one of the most popular gamefish in the U.S.—and for good reason. They’re fun to catch for anglers of any skill level, put up a good fight, and can grow to impressive sizes.

Axel Angelow, an 8-year-old from Fairbault, Minnesota, caught a hefty black crappie while fishing with his dad, Ryan Angelow, on Cedar Lake in October 2024. The fish measured 18 inches and weighed 3 ...

A spinning lure is a sure way to keep finicky fish from biting. You could also attach a ball bearing swivel a foot above your jig to mitigate line twist. Using a spring bobber not only helps you ...

Crappie are usually associated with standing timber and brushy cover in lakes. In the spring they inhabit the shallow ends of coves, later moving to water 15 or more feet deep. Food sources: Minnows, ...