Today’s crappie lures come in a vast array of sizes, colors, patterns and actions. And that’s a good thing, because you never know where you’ll find these nomadic fish and what will trip their trigger ...

Slab crappies are meat eaters—sure enough minnow munchers. They take artificials well at times, especially jigs—but big crappie will turn their noses at even the best of the best crappie lures.

In this video, Terry Blankenship shares his approach to building an effective crappie fishing setup. He covers everything from rod and reel choices to line, jig heads, and bait selection. The goal is ...

Wally Marshall of Westminster is arguably one of the most well-known crappie fishermen in North America. He goes by the nickname “Mr. Crappie,” a fitting moniker he trademarked way back in 1996.

Jon Conklin, fishing guide from Goshen, said brood minnows or live shad are the best baits. Stripers are scattered on the northern one-third of the lake from Point 9 to Beaver Dam. Locate schools of ...

If only every crappie fisherman could have a “tackle box” like Gary Dollahon’s and George Toalson’s they would all — well, probably still want more. The men have offices at the home of one of the most ...

Crappie are spawning and the fishing is good, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. A rise in lake level should provide good ...

Crappie Masters tournament angler and Oklahoma fishing guide Todd Huckabee has a wealth of fishing experience at his disposal when seeking out big slabs. Huckabee, who guides on the famed crappie ...