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Thank God for Our Veterans   Many veterans attend our church. We always take time to honor them for their service on Veterans’ Day and any other opportunity we might have throughout the year. We have a wall dedicated to our veterans. There is one very special 100-year-old World War II veteran named Marvin. If […]

Jordan Lake in North Carolina is loaded with crappie, and veteran guide Travis Bradshaw said slab-catching potential is great during fall and winter. (Photo: Terry Madewell) Jordan Lake – The Tarheel State’s Crappie Mecca by Terry Madewell Tucked away in the middle of North Carolina is one of the top crappie fisheries in the state. […]

Huk Airweight KC Printed Hoodie Polyester and spandex are two stretchable fabrics. Their stretch and breathability helped Huk build a sun hoodie that is perfect for fishing and allows you to move in all sorts of angles and direction without any bunching or restriction. The Huk Airweight Hoodie is super lightweight and comfortable. It’s built [...]

While others pack up for the season, dedicated crappie anglers stay on the water, chasing winter slabs in serene, frost-kissed waters. (Photo: Keith Sutton)   Winter Crappie Hotspots: Lakes That Stay Active by Keith Sutton When winter sets in and temperatures drop, many anglers stash their gear away, waiting for spring’s warmer days to arrive. […]

Magical October Days During the recent long, hot summer, most of my crappie fishing was at night under lights so I could escape the heat of the day.  I had some successful hot and sweaty trips. The crappie were delicious as always. I am tired of the heat and humidity, though.  I am ready for […]

Professional crappie angler Gerald Overstreet says when October rolls around, one of his go-to methods for locating crappie is using a dropshot rig. (CrappieNOW Photo) Crappie Basics: Drop Shottin’ Fall Crappie by Tim Huffman October is a transition month for crappie. That means some fish are still hanging on deep structure while others might be […]

Kentucky Afield host Chad Miles shares an October crappie fishing sweet spot you can walk to. There’s a good chance there’s a similar spot where you live, and Chad says in October there’s a good chance you’ll have it all to yourself. (Kentucky Afield Video Screen Grab) Crappie Basics: Kentucky Afield Reveals an October Crappie [...]

As good with a fishing rod as he was with a camera, Ron Wong spent his final years sharing the joys of angling with everyone who would listen. His contributions to the world of angling will live on through the Ron Wong Legacy Foundation (RWLF). (Photo courtesy RWLF)   Ron Wong’s Legacy Lives On by […]

Kyle Homra is a 4th generation guide on Tennessee’s Reelfoot Lake, a place known for its exceptional crappie fishing, duck hunting and a unique outdoor legacy. (Photo: Rob Somerville) Outdoor Writers Gather at Southeast Crappie Mecca by Rob Somerville Whenever I visit Reelfoot Lake I am in awe of the landscape, a perfect blend of […]

Nice fall weather, biting crappie and beautiful changing of the seasons make for outstanding trips to the lake. Jeanne Huffman shows of a crappie caught in central Arkansas during a fall trip. (Photo: Tim Huffman)   October Magic: Cool Air, Fall Colors and Crappie by Tim Huffman October is an awesome month for fishing, hunting, […]

Kids learning how to fish in the Alabama Nature Center’s catfish pond during a school field trip. (Photo: Anietra Hamper)   Fishing and Hunting Heritage Preserved Through the Alabama Wildlife Federation by Anietra Hamper The heritage of Elmore County in central Alabama is deeply rooted in fishing and hunting, traditions that remain as vital today […]

Making Up for Lost Time A friend of mine and his 12-year-old son went crappie fishing the other day.  They were up before daylight and headed out to Dad’s favorite place to go crappie fishing. It was the first time he had taken his son fishing. Dad was always too busy, or he took his […]