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 ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay demonstrate the fastest method to fillet crappie efficiently.

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, put up a good fight, and can grow to impressive sizes. If you don’t ...

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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 ...

Fishing is slowly moving from summer to fall methods. Reece Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers said black bass are biting jig and pigs, plastic worms and top-water lures. Buzz baits are a good ...

Striped bass are on the move daily. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said the best striper fishing is between Prairie Creek park and Point 6. Shad or brood minnows are the best baits. Have a top-water lure ...

Torches and pitchforks would undoubtedly come for you if you ate a 6-pound bass and had the audacity to post about it on social media. The mob’s anger wouldn’t be completely unjustified as large bass ...

Summertime is rarely considered prime time for targeting crappies. Serious crappie fanatics will tell you that July and August can produce some of the best crappie fishing of the year. Techniques are ...