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 ...

Not only are crappie one of the most color-selective fish, they are fickle about their preferences as well. What they like at 8 a.m. may vary greatly from what they like at 6 p.m. That’s why ...

"It's been so long since I've had a bite, I've forgotten what a crappie looks like," I told Wrong Willie, self-styled crappie guide. He'd been fishing Lake Fork pretty heavily and announced one day ...

Crappie Fishing Gear Before we break down crappie patterns and presentations per season, let’s first focus on the crappie fishing gear you need. In most situations, crappie gear can be defined by one ...

I look forward to fall fishing for a variety of reasons — the crisp weather, colorful surroundings, and unique seasonal fishing scenarios. Near the top of the list: fall crappie. As water temperatures ...

Bruce Darr shows a 35-pound striped bass he caught while fly fishing in early January in the Rocky Branch area of Beaver Lake ...

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 ...

Crappie fishing is currently best near areas still having green weeds by good lake structure. Anglers should use a few ...

Don’t have a big boat – or no boat at all? Fisheries Biologist David Baker recommends fishing smaller lakes for crappie during the April spawning season. Every spring, anglers pursuing crappie during ...