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 ...

For years, ice anglers were told they had to downsize to catch fish. Fish are cold blooded and their metabolism slows in winter, so we need to use tiny lures to catch these fickle feeders, we thought.

Spring is here and for outdoor enthusiasts in Mississippi, that means turkey hunting and crappie fishing. The 2026 turkey season is expected to be exceptional and crappie fishing at Ross Barnett ...

Cold fronts, wind and rain have made conditions less than prime for crappie fishing on Ross Barnett Reservoir, but anglers are boating some giants in spite of it. "I haven't caught any 3-pounders this ...

Whether you call them crappies or croppies, or freckles, specks, or papermouths, white and black crappies have enticed America’s anglers since the advent of cane fishing poles. Their allure isn’t ...

“You catching any crappies John?” yelled my fishing buddy, Robert Holland. We were fishing along a little stream that runs across a road just outside of Rome, Georgia. “Not yet,” I yelled from my spot ...

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Right now is arguably the best time to catch hefty crappies throughout much of North Florida, as the fish are either gearing up for spawning or are actively bedding in shallows. The trouble with ...

As he powered up his 19-foot Ranger, John Trossen smiled. Just how big are the crappies on Lake Geneva? someone asked. “Let the imagination take over,” he said. Trossen must have momentarily forgotten ...