NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Hang around a gaggle of crappie fishermen for a little while and the subject of jig colors will arise. What is the best crappie-jig color? What color catches the biggest crappie?

I am generally of the belief that April is crappie time in southern Michigan, so when I met up with Jim Horn and Terry Smith for my first crappie sojourn of the spring well into May this year, I was ...

When Mike and Pete dropped by to talk about a fall hunting trip we were planning they couldn't wait to tell me about a crappie fishing trip they'd taken. Mike said they fished for hours and although ...

Crappie are biting fair, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Anglers report catching lots of small crappie with minnows or jigs around brush. Crappie must be 10 inches or longer to keep at Beaver Lake ...

During the early season before the spawn, crappie and panfish bites can be difficult to detect at times with traditional methods. They're much lighter than what you'll get during the spawn and in the ...

1. In a recent article, you mentioned you liked the Berkley Powerbait Ripple Shad for crappie. Can you tell me the style and weight of the jig you use with this bait? Would you recommend this set up ...

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First it's walleye, then white bass. Now it's crappie that brings excited anglers to waters large and small. May is when crappie move shallow to spawn and become easier to catch. Any bush, branch or ...

Kenny Stroud in Siloam Springs recommends using plastic worms, tube baits or any soft plastic lure to catch black bass. Try ...

There’s a very good reason to head to Florida this winter and it’s not just to escape the cold, snow and ice. Florida – as just about every sportsman knows – has excellent fishing at this time of year ...