No boat? That’s no problem this time of year when you can find piles of crappie in shallow water. Here's how to catch ...

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 ...

Crappie are hands down one of my favorite species to target. These abundant, aggressive fish also taste excellent right out of the fryer. Whether you are bobber fishing in the spring, or ice fishing ...

Sure, crappie admittedly aren’t tackle-testing brawlers. They are, however, energetic scrappers. And 14-inch fish, thick of ...

Spring fishing offers some of the best opportunities of the year, but success depends on pairing the right equipment with seasonal fish behavior. From selecting versatile rods and reels to choosing ...

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 ...

Light White. The author landed this spring white crappie on a sparsely-tied Clouser minnow, an effective pattern that ...

Crappie across Alabama are in peak spring spawning mode, moving into shallows as water temperatures rise into the 60s. Anglers are seeing strong catches from reservoirs, rivers, and small lakes, ...