Fishing for crappie in small lakes can be a thrilling and rewarding experience for anglers of all skill levels. These tasty fish are found in many smaller bodies of water throughout the country and can…
It seems everyone is always talking about how great the fishing is at so and so lake. While this might be the case, for some people a river or larger stream may be more accessible….
Whether it’s spring, summer or fall you may be looking into getting outside. While hunting has designated seasons for most game animals perhaps you don’t know the season regulations for fishing. Well for crappie there…
February is a prime month for targeting huge crappie. This is due to several factors. First, these papermouths are often gathered in large schools awaiting the spring spawning runs. More important than that though, is…
Trolling for crappie often uses a form of spider rigging. The idea here is that each angler is using multiple rods set up in a manner that they will not tangle up. By trolling this…
Fishing for crappie in the fall and in particular the months of October and November can yield massive amounts of crappie. Often considered to be nearly as good as the spring spawning season, it is…
Now that you have caught a mess of crappie, you need to decide how to keep them fresh and ready to eat. So let’s examine how long they will stay fresh in several conditions and…
As the end of November closes and wintertime begins, it can mean the end of fishing for many anglers. In some cases this is due to the angler disliking cold weather. However; more often it…
Where the crappie hide and the techniques used to catch them changes as do the seasons of the year. Some minor changes in your crappie gear might be needed, but for the most part the gear…
When it comes to fishing people will use every trick and piece of gear in the books to improve their chances. One of these tricks is the application of a scent to their baits often…
