Crappie Basics: Tips for Shallow Spring Fishing
Senior writer Tim Huffman knows that small structural changes often attract slab crappie. That one-foot drop, that hidden ditch, that...
Three Tactics for Non-Forward-Facing Sonar Crappie
Brad Chappel is a pulling expert who focuses on Mississippi lakes. His setup for pulling jigs is an efficient and...
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
Check out more fishing resources at crappienow.com! CrappieNOW is an unequaled online-only crappie fishing magazine aimed at passionate crappie anglers...
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...