Crappie are famously fickle, shifting from shoreline brush to deep timber overnight, yet anglers who understand their ...

It began as many traditions do in Mississippi, with a group of friends, a fun idea, unusual weather and a fire on a cold winter's night. Plus, a giant fake fish. Of course, something went awry, but ...

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 to be gobbling and morel mushrooms to be popping. I’ve ...

Trust issues have always been a problem in fisheries science. Anglers the world over have often felt like their observations on the water provided better data than short-term or one-off scientific ...

Our boat buzzed along, the faint hum of the motor barely audible above the steady waves of C.J. Strike Reservoir. Two rods bounced in holders as we trolled through the summer breeze. “There’s a fish!” ...

Crappie make great eating and are usually found in massive schools, which makes them a popular target for anglers across southwest Idaho. Jordan Rodriguez Our boat buzzed along, the faint hum of the ...

We hear a lot about our most popular crappie lakes, but many lesser known lakes in Arkansas offer top-notch crappie fishing, as well. Depending on location, crappie will begin their pre-spawn ...

Crappie are on the banks, and there's no better time to catch them than right now. No matter where you are in Arkansas, crappie are spawning in shallow water. You don't need fancy electronics to find ...