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 ...

Find and catch early-season crappie with this step-by-step guide to targeting spawning slabs from ice-out through spawn. In regions that receive ice cover, crappies spend the winter suspended over ...

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 ...

Every spring, anglers pursuing crappie during April’s spawn flock to large reservoirs such as Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, Barren River Lake or even Green River Lake. However, crappie fishing in the ...

Fishing success isn’t just about skill on the water—it starts with smart gear choices and organization. From avoiding the 'confidence bait' trap to tailoring setups for crappie or bank fishing, ...

Spring crappie fishing is excellent this year in the bays of picturesque Chautauqua Lake. Veteran angler Bob Rustowicz says, “Be sure to dress warm.” Submitted photo For many years, after the ice ...

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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, ...

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