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Kentucky Crappie Lakes

Ryan Kennedy and Scott Sipe, Pro Staffers with Brushpile Fishing, show off a Green River Lake crappie. This Kentucky destination...

Crappie Basics

A backcountry cypress lake provides a beautiful setting for a fishing trip where one can ponder the mysteries of the natural world. (Photo: Keith Sutton)

Talking to the Trees

Guide Rich Bay and writer Tim Huffman display a 16.5-inch Kentucky Lake crappie caught by Huffman. Capt. Bay says crankbaits may not catch as many fish as some other methods, but it provides a higher ratio of big crappie.

Kentucky Lake Slabs

Four-wheeling into a remote pond in the White River National Wildlife Refuge provides crappie fishermen with a rare escape from the hustle and bustle of most crappie lakes. (Photo by Richard Hines)

Four-Wheeling for Oxbow Crappie

Equipment

Anglers check out the new MEGA LIVE Imaging TargetLock at the recent ICAST show in Orlando, Fla. Humminbird says anglers can lock on, fish on with the push of a button. (Photo: Brad Wiegmann)

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Electronics by Wiegmann

Anglers check out the new MEGA LIVE Imaging TargetLock at the recent ICAST show in Orlando, Fla. Humminbird says anglers...

Dave Ohmer prepared for another crappie outing on a small lake in his kayak. “Keeping it simple and moving slowly allows me to concentrate on fishing.” (Photo: Darl Black)

Exceptional Crappie Angler Series

Contrast setting can be increased or decreased to get the best image. (Photo: Brad Wiegmann)

Electronics by Wiegmann

2022 ICAST CRAPPIE HIGHLIGHTS

Traditional 2D sonar pings a single echo and is available in 200kHz or 83kHz. (Photo: Brad Wiegmann)

2D Sonar and CHIRP: Are They Still Needed?

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CN Sept Bobby Garland Seal Packages

CN Sept Bobby Garland Seal Packages

With word spreading fast that Bobby Garland has a new-for-2022 bait in the works, we decided to provide full details...

Regardless of your rod holder needs, from singles to systems, Driftmaster has products to meet your personal fishing style. (Photo: Terry Madewell)

Driftmaster Rod Holders

2022 ICAST CRAPPIE HIGHLIGHTS

No matter what species they’re fishing for, nothing beats the joy of introducing a youngster to fishing. As often as not, the teacher gets as mush joy as the student. (Photo: Richard Simms)

TTI Blakemore Making a Mark

Fan Casting for Locating & Catching Fish

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Exceptional Crappie Angler Series

Gronaw’s shoreline strategy and tailor presentations keeps him on fish all season long. Spotlight on Jim Gronaw by...

CrappieNOW publisher “Crappie Dan” Dannenmueller is intentional about boat angle, background and fish positioning to ensure quality photos for his social media pages. (Photo: Jeff Samsel)

Social Media Done Right

Crappie Cowboy Craig Nichols likes to pitch a jig. He controls it with his pole tip and pulling line with his hand. He can slowly swim it back, control the depth, and control the action. (Photo: Tim Huffman)

How to Jiggle Your Jig

CN Bobby Garland Scents

Talking to the Trees

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American Crappie Trail Tournament presented by Crappie Now – Lake Washington

Unusual sweltering heat greeted 35 teams to the American Crappie Trail (ACT) tournament presented by Crappie Now on Lake...

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CN Sept Bobby Garland Seal Packages

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Fan Casting for Locating & Catching Fish

Team Crappie Kit for Any Water Situation

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