I look forward to fall fishing for a variety of reasons — the crisp weather, colorful surroundings, and unique seasonal fishing scenarios. Near the top of the list: fall crappie. As water temperatures ...

Crappie fishing is a signal spring is upon us. When “slabs,” as big crappie are called, are found close to shore, you should also expect turkeys to be gobbling and morel mushrooms to be popping. I’ve ...

Pay Attention to Depth – Crappie regularly school up at specific depths, which means you could be missing out if your bait is too low or high. Use a fish finder to locate schools or vary your lure ...

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, the put up a good fight, and they can grow to impressive sizes. If ...

Henry David Thoreau once wrote, "Many people go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after." In my experience, this rings especially true for crappie fishing. Let's be ...

Find and catch early-season crappie with this step-by-step guide to targeting spawning slabs from ice-out through spawn. In regions that receive ice cover, crappies spend the winter suspended over ...

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Crappie can be a finicky fish during fall. The tasty panfish sometimes bite so light an angler may never know a crappie has ...

BLOOMINGTON— There are some people who know me as the world’s worst fisherman. They will read this story and have their faith ...

In a world where fish seem to possess a sixth sense for eluding even the most seasoned anglers, the best portable fish finders make it easier than ever to get something on the line. Designed to go ...