OPENING CAST SEPT 2024
Fishermen stink!
Nothing personal, but we do. Whether we’ve showered or not, we stink and fish know it.
Here are some facts (according to my college Ichthyology textbook) – plug the noses of some sharks or catfish and they’ll starve to death. Some fish can detect one molecule of a foreign substance diluted into 100,000,000,000,000 other molecules. And after roaming around fresh and saltwater for several years and thousands of miles, salmon can find their way back to the place they were hatched, most likely through their sense of smell. Yes, fish have powerful olfactory organs.
Gyotaku, for Fun or for Profit, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor
A White Crappie was caught and painted with Sumi ink, then delicately pressed onto Kozo paper to transfer the ink. Following the drying process, Sumi ink was applied to enhance the fish’s lifelike appearance. The artwork is securely affixed to a heavy deckled edge watercolor paper through dry mounting. Gyotaku, for Fun or for Profit by [...]
Welcome to the Magnolia State Paradise, by Brent Frazee
Anglers travel from far and wide to the Big 4 in Mississippi to catch tables covered with 1.5-to-2-pound crappie. This catch is from Sardis Lake. Pictured left-to-right: Charlie Davis, Ed McCoy from Chattanooga, Tenn. and Guide Andy Houston with Barton Outfitters. (Photo: Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor) Welcome to the Magnolia State Paradise by Brent […]
September Crappie Secrets, by Keith Sutton
Years of guiding on Mississippi’s Grenada Lake have given John Harrison an in-depth knowledge of crappie behaviors year-round, including September. (Photo: Keith Sutton) September Crappie Secrets by Keith Sutton As September approaches, anglers prepare for the changing conditions of crappie fishing. The shift from long, hot summer days to the shorter, cooler days of early […]
What’s New in Electronics for 2024, by Brad Wiegmann
Lowrance Eagle Eye was one of the new products released at ICAST along with the RECON trolling motor. Eagle Eye price point is under $1,000 for the entire unit, no black box required. (Photo: Brad Wiegmann) What’s New in Electronics for 2024 by Brad Wiegmann Every year the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) […]
Last-Chance Crankbaits, by Tim Huffman
Kent Driscoll pulls some good crappie from a Mississippi lake. He says to look for September crappie to be in a summer crankbait pattern. As water cools, the fish will become more active, still hitting crankbaits. (Photo: Tim Huffman) Last-Chance Crankbaits by Tim Huffman Fall is a good time for being in the outdoors. […]
All Fish are Awesome, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor
A new book soon to hit the shelves strives to teach youngsters that every species of fish is special, whether it is like crappie and highly-sought after by anglers or whether it’s a trash fish” that anglers despise. All Fish are Awesome by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor There is a new book about to hit […]
Lure of the Month: G-Daddy Baits Crawdad, by Terry Madewell
Lure of the Month: G-Daddy Baits Crawdad by Terry Madewell Limiting lure options stagnates an angler’s ability to adapt to changing crappie fishing situations. Crappies eat minnows, but they eat a lot of other critters, too. A study of the profiles of lures designed to target crappie find the minnow profile, via many forms, abundant. […]
Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun
Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun Trika Rods 6X: Medium Light, Extra Fast An independent company with engineering expertise in hunting has made the crossover to fishing. Trika builds high performance specialty rods with incredible sensitivity on light, carbon fiber frames with Fuji guides. These lightweight rods are designed to transmit everything to the angler’s [...]
Crappie Basics: Summer/Fall Transition, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor
Matt Xenos has been producing crappie fishing videos for many years. In this segment he explains why the Fall transition might actually start happening in September, even if daytime temperatures haven’t cooled off much. Crappie Basics: Summer/Fall Transition by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor If you’re a few decades old, like me, you remember a […]
The Great Outdoors, Too Much Screen Time, by Larry Whiteley
Too Much Screen Time by Larry Whiteley In today’s world, we spend too much time watching or using screens of smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, TVs, and computers – and yes, with forward-facing sonar, even fish finders. Most children aged 8-12 in the United States spend 4-6 hours a day looking at screens. Teenagers spend up […]
Off Shore Tackle Awesome Crappie Mini Planer Board
Crappie Dan talks about the Offshore Tackle OR38 planer board. That board runs directly off of your rod line and works for both port and starboard sides. One Board…Dual Purpose… It's Reversible – simply reverse the direction of the bracket for the opposite side!