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The Great Outdoors
The Great Outdoors by Larry Whiteley WHAT A GREAT IDEA I went grocery shopping with my wife the other day and was shocked. Usually, I don’t pay much attention to what she spends on groceries. I always figured since it was just the two of us it couldn’t cost too much. The grocery cart […]
Four-Wheeling for Oxbow Crappie
4-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 by Richard Hines If you had told me years ago, I would be riding on the back [...]
Future Angler Foundation
The Future Angler Foundation supports and directs a massive digital outreach program that reaches tens of millions of potential new anglers and boaters each year under the “Getting Families Fishing” initiative. Have you ever heard of the Future Angler Foundation (FAF)? Some tackle and marine industry members have, but a surprising number can’t put […]
TTI Blakemore Making a Mark
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 much joy as the student. (Photo: Richard Simms) TTI Blakemore – Working for Crappie Anglers by Terry Madewell For decades the legendary fishing tackle company, TTI Blakemore, has […]
Hot-Weather Crappie
Finding areas with flowing water can lead summer crappie fishermen to a mother lode of slabs this season. (Photo: Keith Sutton) 9 Crazy Tricks for Hot-Weather Crappie by Keith Sutton Out-of-the-ordinary Crappie Tactics For those resilient anglers who can tolerate the sweltering heat, mosquitoes and sunburn that often are part of summer […]
2D Sonar and CHIRP: Are They Still Needed?
Traditional 2D sonar pings a single echo and is available in 200kHz or 83kHz. (Photo: Brad Wiegmann) Is Traditional 2D and CHIRP Sonar Obsolete? by Brad Wiegmann Is traditional 2D and CHIRP sonar obsolete? Do you need traditional 2D and CHIRP sonar? It seems like the surge of anglers buying units just […]
Oxbow Crappie Fishing
Planer boards are a good way to separate baits for a wide area of coverage. Getting them away from the boat will get bites from fish that may be spooked from under the boat, too. Crankbaits, jigs or a combination can be trolled to trigger bites. (Photo: Tim Huffman) Alabama Oxbow Bonanza by Tim […]
Best Fish to Target: Crappie or Trout?
The Reel Deal: Trout or Crappie by Lindsey Lucas When I am writing and watching videos of fishing, there are always things that are missing – in my mind anyway. For example, you rarely see anyone getting a hook embedded in their shoulder. Let me tell you a story about a time my dad, [...]
Summer Crappie: Not Always Deep-Water Oriented
Ohio angler Jason Koesters has developed a shallow-water approach to crappie fishing that works just about anywhere. (Photo: Greg McCain) Summer Crappie – Not Always a Deep-water Affair by Greg McCain The notion that summer crappie always go deep just does not always hold true. Ask Ohio tournament competitor Jason Koesters, who finds plenty of […]
Fan Casting for Locating & Catching Fish
Whether you’re fishing from a boat or from on the bank, a simple strategy you should try is fan casting. This technique lets you locate fish by systematically casting lines across an area the water. Fan casting also gives you insight into what the bottom structure looks like and where fish are located in the […]
Team Crappie Kit for Any Water Situation
The new 25-piece Team Crappie kit provides a light, medium and dark shade jig body to match any condition and fish mood. The kit includes Road Runner heads to provide flash.
Live imaging Sonar: Transitioning to a New Fishing Style
Live imaging sonar has revolutionized crappie fishing. But some anglers have a difficult time adapting to the new style of fishing required. (Photo: Richard Simms) More and more anglers are installing live-imaging sonar (LIS) on their boats these days. But many find out quickly that there is sometimes a steep learning curve in figuring […]
Ceviche Crappie Salad & Watermelon Gazpacho
Ceviche Crappie Salad by Vernon Summerlin Ceviche is a salad, however, sometimes it’s served as a cold soup. Gazpacho and vichyssoise are certainly cold soups designed especially for summer dining. Ceviche is typically made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices, such as lemon or lime and spiced with ají or chilies. Additional seasonings, […]