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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...
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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...
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Battling High Water
Several years ago, on a trip to Truman Lake in Missouri, high water had scattered crappie. Crappie found protection and...
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Downsize For Postspawn Crappie
Tournament angler Steve Brown keeping an eye on his electronics. The response of postspawn crappie can quickly become evident when...
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Crappie Fishing on the Fly
Kim Burnett uses his flies he ties to catch big spring crappie. Crappie Fishing on the Fly by Brent...
Read moreDetailsCN How To March 2026 Crappie Dan’s Playbook, Match the Hatch in Early Spring
When it comes to matching the hatch for spring crappie fishing, you're basically imitating whatever forage crappie are feeding on...
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Spring in the Ouachitas: DeGray and Greeson on Fire Story
A late-winter fishing trip on Arkansas’ DeGray Lake often produces big stringers of good-eating crappie for anglers like Keith Sutton...
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Bobby Garland Crappie Baits: Winning with Plastics Suited for Any Application
With its segmented body and slim profile that includes a scent channel in the belly, the Itty Bit Swim’R Lights...
Read moreDetailsCN How To Feb 2026 Crappie Dan’s Playbook, Fishing in Cold Winter Months
In cold winter water, crappie move deep and bunch up around structure like creek channels, brush piles, and timber, often...
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