Every crappie angler loves the spring. All across the country crappies go through their spawn-season progression at various times depending on region. And during certain parts of the spawn, crappies ...

The rapid arrival of spring across Western New York has delivered one of those classic seasonal curveballs that anglers know all too well. Warm temperatures over the past week quickly wiped out much ...

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 ...

Anglers anticipate the start of walleye and white bass spawning runs from Beaver Lake into the White and War Eagle river tributaries, but the runs haven't started. Rain is needed to get the rivers ...

Crappie are one of the most popular gamefish in the U.S.—and for good reason. They’re fun to catch for anglers of any skill level, the put up a good fight, and they can grow to impressive sizes. If ...

Anglers who've been fishing most of their lives sometimes learn a lesson. Mike McBride hadn't made more than four casts when a crappie the size of a dinner plate nailed his small jig. His first fish ...

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.

Live bait isn’t just a technique for beginners. A fluttering minnow or chunk of nightcrawler at the end of the line can be one of the most effective means of fishing at this time of year. “While an ...

Most panfish junkies will agree that crappie are only where you find them. A school fish by nature, the tasty panfish might be here one day and over there the next. Find one crappie and others are ...