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Welcome to CrappieNOW! An unequaled online-only crappie fishing magazine aimed at passionate crappie anglers from all skill levels. It is presented on a platform where readers can search for information on new crappie fishing tips, techniques, destinations, equipment, tackle, tournaments, and the latest news from industry-leading professionals.

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Destinations

Anglers Needed for Florida Crappie Project Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

You catch ’em. Science studies ’em. Anglers are needed for Florida’s black crappie project at Tenoroc. Anglers Needed for...

Lake Hartwell: An Overlooked Crappie Destination Story and photos by Terry Madewell

Capt. Doug Nelms displays two of the slab crappie that are caught in large numbers on Lake Oconee.

Year-round Crappie Challenge on Georgia’s Lake Oconee By Anietra Hamper

Healthy crappie of both black and white species are prolific in Weiss Lake. For Lee Pitts, it’s just another day at the office. With decades of experience fishing Weiss, Lee prides himself on relying on his knowledge over forward facing sonar to put fish in the boat.

Weiss Lake Winter, by Madalyn Roberts

January or February are typically the coldest months in the South, but anglers willing to dress warmly and bear the low temperatures can find plenty of slab crappie biting in the region’s top lakes.

Chasing Winter Slabs: A Southeastern Crappie Road Trip, by Keith Sutton

Equipment

Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Artificial vs. Live Bait & Storage Options on a Kayak Story and photos by Madalyn Roberts

Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Artificial vs. Live Bait & Storage Options on a Kayak Story and photos by Madalyn Roberts The...

Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun

Cracking the Crappie Code: Lure Size and Profile Matter, by Terry Madewell

Paddlin’ with Madalyn – An Introduction to Kayak Fishing Adventures, by Madalyn Roberts

A Crappie Guide’s Tactics for Winter Live Bait Fishing, by Terry Madewell

Videos

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CN Intro How To – Forward Facing Sonar Jan 2026

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The best hook sizes and types for different fishing techniques

CN How To: November is a great month to catch fall crappies.

The best hook sizes and types for different fishing techniques

CN How To: November the best hook sizes and types for different fishing techniques

Tackle

Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Artificial vs. Live Bait & Storage Options on a Kayak Story and photos by Madalyn Roberts

Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Artificial vs. Live Bait & Storage Options on a Kayak Story and photos by Madalyn Roberts The...

Lure of the Month: Herb Thompson’s Fishing Lures Green Crappie Jig, Story and photos by Terry Madewell

Lure of the Month: 6th Sense Fishing Micro Fiction Minnow, by Terry Madewell

Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun

One of the author’s favorite tournament photos was taken years ago during a cold, winter tournament on Tennessee’s Reelfoot Lake. National champs Ronnie Capps and Steve Coleman slow troll their home waters, demonstrating that using a stealth technique and being quiet pays dividends in more bites.

Top 10 Crappie Fishing Tips for 2026, by Tim Huffman

Techniques

CN Intro How To Winter Crappie Patterns Dec 2025

CN How To Feb 2026 Crappie Dan’s Playbook, Fishing in Cold Winter Months

In cold winter water, crappie move deep and bunch up around structure like creek channels, brush piles, and timber, often...

Crappie Basics: What Crappie Is That? Story and photo by Keith Sutton

Prespawn to Post-Spawn Transitions Story and photos by Tim Huffman

Lake Hartwell: An Overlooked Crappie Destination Story and photos by Terry Madewell

Finding and Fishing Prespawn Travel Routes Story and photos by Keith Sutton

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