Techniques
Ambush Crappie Fishing: Sliding to Slabs on a Telescopic Rod Story and photos by Madalyn Roberts
The floor of Ronnie Capps’ boat is littered with some of his most-used B’n’M fishing rods. He advises, however, that...
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CN How To May 2026 Crappie Dan’s Playbook, Staging Crappie Pre Spawn
When crappie move from deeper water into creeks during early spring, they’re usually in that staging phase just before the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Muddy Water Crappie
Tournament angler Dennis Outlaw said confidence in the ability to work out a pattern keeps anglers focused until they find...
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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...
Read moreDetailsCN 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...
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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...
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