Perspective mode allows you to search with a wide, flat view instead of the narrow beam that’s used in forward mode. It ...

For spring crappie fishing a simple approach is best. You don’t need a ton of rods, fancy gear, or a special bait. The key is getting the bait in front of the fish (without spooking them) and a proper ...

Mr. Crappie Wally Marshall has perfected the art of shooting docks and catches not only numbers of crappie but also big crappie with the technique throughout the year. Here he demonstrates the ...

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 gobbling and morel mushrooms popping. I’ve often said ...

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

Crappie are famously fickle, shifting from shoreline brush to deep timber overnight, yet anglers who understand their patterns can turn that unpredictability into steady action. If you learn how ...

Crappie make great eating and are usually found in massive schools, which makes them a popular target for anglers across southwest Idaho. Jordan Rodriguez Our boat buzzed along, the faint hum of the ...

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 ...

Harold Elliott, Mount Vernon, once told me that when the turtles are on the road, the crappie are on the bank. Recently I started seeing turtles on the road, so I checked to see if the crappie were on ...

The spring crappie fishing will usually get started around here as early as February. I know that February is still winter time, but tell that to the crappie. Crappie fishing in the late winter or ...