Arizona Crappie at a Distance
Dropping a 1/8-ounce jig in front of a desert reservoir slab crappie has been a specialty of Randy Howton. His ...
When to Target Black Crappie Instead of White
Black crappie (top) and white crappie (bottom) may look similar, but their spring behavior isn’t the same. Water clarity and ...
Muddy Water Crappie
Tournament angler Dennis Outlaw said confidence in the ability to work out a pattern keeps anglers focused until they find ...
Building Lasting Legacies & Lifelong Friendships
Oak River Media captures the essence of what it means to be a “good student” in a Brushpile Fishing classroom ...
CN April 2026 Crappie Dan Playbook Pre Spawn, Spawn, and Post Spawn Techniques
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4-pound Tennessee River Crappie Stuns Veteran Anglers
Anthony Mondo is a hardcore bass fisherman. He was actually fishing a bass tournament when he caught this huge black ...
Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Setup for Successful Springtime Slab-Hunting
Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Setup for Successful Springtime Slab-Hunting Story and photo by Madalyn Roberts If you’re a fisherman finding yourself ...
Crappie Basics: Sight Fishing for Spring Slabs
Crappie have excellent camouflage, making them difficult to see even when in clear water. But astute anglers can learn to ...
Championship Crappie: A Super Bowl Sunday Record Catch
Standing by the ice at Lake of Three Fires, Micaiah Thompson displays his 3.95-pound record-setting black crappie. (photo by Micaiah ...
Battling High Water
Several years ago, on a trip to Truman Lake in Missouri, high water had scattered crappie. Crappie found protection and ...