Techniques
Crappie Tips: Don’t Reel So Far, by Richard Simms
No matter what kind of fish you are catching, never reel in too much line when landing the fish. In...
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Map Your Way to Crankbaiting Success, by Greg McCain
Jeff Barnes plots his course with his Lowrance electronics while practicing his point-to-point technique of pulling crankbaits. (Photo: Greg McCain)...
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Crappie Tips: Step-by-Step August Crappie-Catching, by Richard Simms
This image from a depth finder shows a massive cloud of baitfish between 5 and 10 feet deep gathered beneath...
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Crappie Tips: Crappie from a Party Barge, by Tim Huffman
This Ranger 223FC is a great option for a family-fun party barge that also provides a great fishing platform. ...
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Video Tip: Matt Xenos on Crappie Nibbles – Do They Work?
Video Tip: Matt Xenos on Crappie Nibbles – Do They Work? If you’re a crappie fishermen you’ve seen all...
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Crappie Tips: What is a Thermocline, by Tim Huffman
Crappie Tips: What is a Thermocline In the summer many lakes literally separate into temperature layers called a thermocline. How...
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Video Tip: Matt Xenos on Trolling Cranks for Crappie
Video Tip: Matt Xenos on Trolling Cranks for Crappie Video Tip: Matt Xenos on Trolling Cranks for Crappie Lots...
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Build Your Own Custom Crappie Rod, by John L. Torchick
It’s fun to catch a fish on a rod you built, no matter what size! Build Your Own Custom...
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Summer Crappies on Northern Natural Lakes, by Darl Black
Marilyn Black with a brace of crappies from Conneaut Lake. (Photo: Darl Black) Summer Crappies on Northern Natural Lakes,...
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Advanced Seasonal Structures: Hot Water for Cranking Crappie, by Tim Huffman
Jeanne Huffman shows off a beautiful brace of crappie, including a black and crappie taken while pulling crankbaits in Arkansas....
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