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- [Article Library](https://crappienow.com/article-library/) - No Result View All Result QUICK SEARCH BUTTONS HOW TO TIE KNOTS CRAPPIE LURES CRAPPIE HABITAT CRAPPIE SPECIES ELECTRONICS TECHNIQUES FISHING TACKLE SEASONAL INFO WATER CONDITIONS Popular Tags LiveScope Spider Rig Garmin B’n’M Rods Black Crappie Boats Hooks White Crappie Spinning Rods Jigs Live Bait Crank Baits Reels
- [The Great Outdoors, Making Up for Lost Time](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-making-up-for-lost-time-by-larry-whiteley/) - 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
- [Fishing Participation Hits Record High—But Can it Last?, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/fishing-participation-hits-record-high-but-can-it-last-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - A new report shows there are record numbers of Americans going fishing. However, the trend may not last as the research also indicates kids are giving up fishing faster than before, especially young girls. (Photo: Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor) Fishing Participation Hits Record High—But Can it Last? by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor The post-pandemic
- [Crappie Basics: How Tennessee is Boosting Crappie Numbers, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-how-tennessee-is-boosting-crappie-numbers-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency produces a regular YouTube program hosted by Don King (center) and Jason Harmon (right). The program often features Agency biologists like Asst. Chief of Fisheries Travis Scott (left) who give viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at their management efforts. (Screen Grab Tennessee Wildcast) Crappie Basics: How Tennessee is Boosting Crappie
- [When Fishing Gets You Hooked, Literally!, by Richard Hines](https://crappienow.com/when-fishing-gets-you-hooked-literally-by-richard-hines/) - It’s every angler’s worst nightmare, hooking yourself, or worse yet, hooking a friend. But depending upon where you’re hooked, it’s possible the accident doesn’t have to end your fishing day. (Photo: Richard Hines) When Fishing Gets You Hooked, Literally! by Richard Hines If you’ve fished for any length of time, chances are you know
- [Mastering River Crappie: Tips from the Pros, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/mastering-river-crappie-tips-from-the-pros-by-tim-huffman/) - The Crappie Mates Team of Dan & Sue Dannenmueller land a crappie in a creek off the Alabama River. Crappie Dan says September crappie will become more active each day as the water cools. (Photo: Tim Huffman) Mastering River Crappie: Tips from the Pros by Tim Huffman River fishing is its own beast—alive, restless,
- [Snag Less, Catch More: Lure of the Month is the Brushoff Jig, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/snag-less-catch-more-lure-of-the-month-is-the-brushoff-jig-by-terry-madewell/) - Snag Less, Catch More: Lure of the Month is the Brushoff Jig by Terry Madewell I heard it first as a youngster from my crappie fishing mentor: “If you aren’t hanging up occasionally, you’re not fishing in the right places for crappie.” While his sage advice rang true based on our experiences, I didn’t
- [Hooked on Happiness: The Magic of Taking Kids Fishing, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/hooked-on-happiness-the-magic-of-taking-kids-fishing-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - Bella had a fun afternoon catching little fish and big fish! But as you can see in the video below, there is much more to learn on the water than just how to catch fish. (Photos: Emma Madan, CrappieNOW Social Media Team Leader) Hooked on Happiness: The Magic of Taking Kids Fishing by Richard
- [Fireworks on the Water: Explosive Crappie Action! by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/fireworks-on-the-water-explosive-crappie-action-by-tim-huffman/) - Brad Whitehead enjoys old-style fishing by spider rigging multiple poles. He shows the results of making a good bait presentation. (Photo courtesy Brad Whitehead) Fireworks on the Water: Explosive Crappie Action! by Tim Huffman The temperatures are hot and so is the fishing, if you do it the right way. We spoke with three
- [The Great Outdoors – Independence Day](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-independence-day-by-larry-whiteley/) - Independence Day It was Independence Day several years ago. Yes, I still call it Independence Day, not the 4th of July. The news media and all the businesses trying to sell you something can call it the 4th of July if they want, but to me, it will always be Independence Day. A man and
- [Lure of the Month: American BaitWorks, NanoSwim, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-american-baitworks-nanoswim-by-terry-madewell/) - Lure of the Month: American BaitWorks, NanoSwim by Terry Madewell The key to Crappie fishing success can be as simple as having a lure that can be fished in multiple ways and is productive on different targets. The ability to meet various conditions is crucial during the summer, when several fishing options may be productive
- [CN How To July 2026 Crappie Dan's Playbook, Structure Shadows](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-july-2026-crappie-dans-playbook-structure-shadows/) - The most productive crappie locations are often where structure provides shade or creates a distinct transition between bright sunlight and darkness. Morning: Focus on the west side of standing timber, brush piles, docks, and bridge pilings, where the rising sun casts the first shadows. Crappie commonly position themselves along these shaded edges to ambush baitfish.
- [Crappie Basics: Slider Time By Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-slider-time-by-keith-sutton/) - Right in the strike zone—this crappie couldn’t resist a weedless slider slipped through heavy cover. Crappie Basics: Slider Time By Keith Sutton Catching crappie in the latter weeks of spring isn’t always easy. When the water warms, they slide into the thickest cover they can find—brushpiles, laydowns, stump fields and shoreline weeds. That’s great for
- [Keeping Minnows Alive and Lively Story and photos by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/keeping-minnows-alive-and-lively-story-and-photos-by-keith-sutton/) - Using lively minnows can mean the difference between catching lots of nice slabs or none. Keeping Minnows Alive and Lively Story and photos by Keith Sutton Minnows are the best natural baits for crappie. No other offering can tempt slabs more consistently than a lively baitfish struggling on the hook. But there’s a catch: dead
- [Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-by-scott-mackenthun-12/) - Berkley Drip Swimmer Berkley has your trailer of choice with their Drip Swimmer. The 3-inch version is perfect for crappie anglers who go drop shotting, swim shotting, strolling, casting on jig heads or who use them as a trailer on other baits. Leave the minnows behind and grab these ultra-realistic plastic minnows in 14 fish-catching
- [Paddlin’ with Madalyn—Step One: Kayak Launch](https://crappienow.com/paddlin-with-madalyn-step-one-kayak-launch/) - Paddlin’ with Madalyn—Step One: Kayak Launch Photos and Story By Madalyn Roberts Kayak launch and loading is an aspect of kayak fishing that doesn’t seem to get the attention it deserves. Advances in technology and equipment in recent years mean each angler’s rig is unique. The one commonality, however, is that most kayaks are made
- [One Ounce Makes History By Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/one-ounce-makes-history-by-keith-sutton/) - David Selle of Lino Lakes displays the 4-pound, 1-ounce black crappie he caught from Cedar Lake in Rice County, Minnesota. The fish established a new Minnesota state-record black crappie by certified weight, edging the previous mark by just over an ounce. (Photo courtesy of Minnesota DNR) One Ounce Makes History By Keith Sutton Sometimes a
- [The St. Johns River: A Habitat Haven for Crappie By Anietra Hamper](https://crappienow.com/the-st-johns-river-a-habitat-haven-for-crappie-by-anietra-hamper/) - Crappie angler Donnie McCormick taking advantage of the morning bite on the St. Johns River tributaries in Florida. Photo credit: Anietra Hamper The St. Johns River: A Habitat Haven for Crappie By Anietra Hamper The St. Johns River and its tributaries in east-central Florida hold some of the best crappie fishing in the United
- [Summer Crankbait Fishing—It’s HOT! Story and photos by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/summer-crankbait-fishing-its-hot-story-and-photos-by-tim-huffman/) - Bad, but good! The bad is getting a crankbait out, but the good news is a fisherman knows he has everything dialed in just right when crappie are swallowing the bait. Summer Crankbait Fishing—It’s HOT! Story and photos by Tim Huffman Summer provides excellent opportunities to chase crappie with crankbaits. Trolling allows a lot
- [CN How To June 2026 Crappie Dan's Playbook, Bobby Garland New Colors](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-june-2026-crappie-dans-playbook-bobby-garland-new-colors/) - This year, Bobby Garland Soft Plastic colors continue to deliver the proven patterns anglers trust while introducing fresh, fish-catching options designed for today’s changing water conditions. From natural shad imitations to vibrant reaction colors, the 2026 lineup offers versatility and confidence for crappie anglers looking to maximize success on the water.
- [Paddlin’ with Madalyn: The Importance of Using a Kayak Safety Checklist](https://crappienow.com/paddlin-with-madalyn-the-importance-of-using-a-kayak-safety-checklist/) - Paddlin’ with Madalyn—The Importance of Using a Kayak Safety Checklist Photos and Story By Madalyn Roberts I’ve been crappie fishing out of my NuCanoe Frontier 12 kayak for several seasons now, and while I wish I could proclaim every trip out on the water goes off without a hitch, that would be a far cry
- [Ohio Angler Lands Record Hybrid Crappie By Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/ohio-angler-lands-record-hybrid-crappie-by-keith-sutton/) - A quick trip before work turned unforgettable when Jesse Miller landed this massive 4.27-pound hybrid crappie from Ohio’s Great Miami River. (courtesy of Jesse Miller) Ohio Angler Lands Record Hybrid Crappie By Keith Sutton What started as a quick fishing trip before work turned into a catch that has rewritten Ohio’s record books. On April
- [Crappie Basics: Fishing a Road Runner By Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-fishing-a-road-runner-by-keith-sutton/) - Right where it belongs—proof that a Road Runner, fished slow or worked just right, is hard for any crappie to resist. (Photo by Keith Sutton) Crappie Basics: Fishing a Road Runner By Keith Sutton Bert Hall, the Missouri Ozarks stream fisherman who invented the Blakemore Road Runner spinner, also crafted the wise slogan, “You can’t
- [Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame  Story and photos by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/fresh-water-fishing-hall-of-fame-story-and-photos-by-tim-huffman/) - The iconic four-and-a-half-story-tall leaping muskellunge at the Freshwater Hall of Fame Museum in Hayward, Wisconsin. Jeanne Huffman is waving down from the observation deck in the mouth of the musky. Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame Story and photos by Tim Huffman The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame recognizes people who have contributed
- [Cheat Sheet for Year-Round Crappie  Story and photos by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/cheat-sheet-for-year-round-crappie-story-and-photos-by-tim-huffman/) - Dale Hollow guide Corey Thomas finds crappie in submerged trees and brushpiles. He stays back from the cover, uses a lightweight hair jig and lets the jig fall to just above the cover before starting his slow retrieve. He says it can be a year-round tactic by concentrating on cover at the right depth for
- [Summertime Slabs Story and photos by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/summertime-slabs-story-and-photos-by-terry-madewell/) - Captain Jake Futia said crappie are available all year, but anglers must follow their seasonal movements. Summertime Slabs Story and photos by Terry Madewell Hot summer weather often leaves crappie anglers reflecting on productive spring fishing when the annual crappie migration to the shallows to spawn was underway. Warming water had crappie active and usually
- [Ambush Crappie Fishing: Sliding to Slabs on a Telescopic Rod Story and photos by Madalyn Roberts](https://crappienow.com/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 targeting fish using the Ambush rod is his favorite method of fishing these days. The diamond pattern on the rod reduces the chance of water causing the rod pieces to stick together, making the Ambush
- [CN How To May 2026 Crappie Dan's Playbook, Staging Crappie Pre Spawn](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-may-2026-crappie-dans-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 spawn—and that’s one of the best times to catch them consistently if you know where to look.
- [Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Targeting Postspawn Crappie from a Kayak](https://crappienow.com/paddlin-with-madalyn-targeting-postspawn-crappie-from-a-kayak/) - Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Targeting Postspawn Crappie from a Kayak Photos and Story By Madalyn Roberts As crappie head to deeper water after the spring spawn, that’s the most opportune time for a new kayak angler to determine their preferred technique of fishing. During this postspawn period, anglers can fish just about any way they prefer
- [Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-by-scott-mackenthun-11/) - Action Glow Cups Action Glow Cups were created by a Utah angler with a mind for figuratively building a better mouse trap. Anyone who fishes after dark or in low light conditions with glowing jigs knows how important it is to have a jig charger. Most chargers require you to turn them on, or drop
- [New Crappie Regs on Illinois’ Kincaid Lake](https://crappienow.com/new-crappie-regs-on-illinois-kincaid-lake/) - New rules at Kinkaid mean more fish to eat at home and a better future for the lake. Keep up to 25 crappie, but only 10 over 10 inches. Take the small ones home and help grow the giants. New Crappie Regs on Illinois’ Kincaid Lake Photo and Story By Keith Sutton If you’re planning a
- [Crappie Basics: Tips for Shallow Spring Fishing](https://crappienow.com/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 barely noticeable edge—that’s where big spring crappie like this stack up. Learn how to find them and you’ll catch more fish, plain and simple. Crappie Basics: Tips for Shallow Spring Fishing Photo and Story by
- [Three Tactics for Non-Forward-Facing Sonar Crappie](https://crappienow.com/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 effective way to pull. Three Tactics for Non-Forward-Facing Sonar Crappie Photos and Story by Tim Huffman Forward-facing sonar is efficient and a great tool for catching crappie. However, not everybody wants to spend all day
- [Arizona Crappie at a Distance](https://crappienow.com/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 love for crappie fishing and taking others out started after the passing of his father and many hours dedicated to perfecting his skills with live imaging sonar. Arizona Crappie at a Distance By Scott Mackenthun
- [When to Target Black Crappie Instead of White](https://crappienow.com/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 habitat often determine which species is most catchable. When to Target Black Crappie Instead of White Story and photos by Keith Sutton Across much of the South and Midwest, anglers are blessed—and sometimes confused—by lakes
- [Muddy Water Crappie](https://crappienow.com/muddy-water-crappie/) - Tournament angler Dennis Outlaw said confidence in the ability to work out a pattern keeps anglers focused until they find and catch fish. Muddy Water Crappie Story and photos by Terry Madewell Tournament crappie anglers are a hardy lot and have learned to cope with adverse conditions to consistently catch crappie. But not all challenges
- [Building Lasting Legacies & Lifelong Friendships](https://crappienow.com/building-lasting-legacies-lifelong-friendships31390-2/) - Oak River Media captures the essence of what it means to be a “good student” in a Brushpile Fishing classroom as Penny Cox, Sarah Baker, Lisa Weakley and Kristen Anderson prove to be diligent notetakers. With the volume of information being tossed around daily, jotting it down is the only hope for retaining as much
- [CN April 2026 Crappie Dan Playbook Pre Spawn, Spawn, and Post Spawn Techniques](https://crappienow.com/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 from all skill levels. Readers can search for information on new crappie fishing tips, techniques, destinations, equipment, tackle, tournaments, and the latest news from industry-leading professionals.
- [4-pound Tennessee River Crappie Stuns Veteran Anglers](https://crappienow.com/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 crappie on Chickamauga Lake. The fish was only one 1/100th of an ounce shy of four pounds on certified scales. (Photo courtesy of Anthony Mondo) 4-pound Tennessee River Crappie Stuns Veteran Anglers by Capt.
- [Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Setup for Successful Springtime Slab-Hunting](https://crappienow.com/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 on the fence about that kayak purchase, take this as your sign. For several years now, I’ve truly enjoyed every minute of crappie fishing out of my Nucanoe in all seasons, but most especially the
- [Crappie Basics: Sight Fishing for Spring Slabs](https://crappienow.com/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 spy these calico panfish on their shallow spawning beds and catch them by sight fishing. Crappie Basics: Sight Fishing for Spring Slabs Photos and Story by Keith Sutton Many anglers rely on sight fishing
- [Championship Crappie: A Super Bowl Sunday Record Catch](https://crappienow.com/championship-crappie-a-super-bowl-sunday-record-catch/) - Standing by the ice at Lake of Three Fires, Micaiah Thompson displays his 3.95-pound record-setting black crappie. (photo by Micaiah Thompson) Championship Crappie: A Super Bowl Sunday Record Catch By Keith Sutton While millions of fans were glued to the television watching the Super Bowl, one Iowa angler chose a different kind of
- [Battling High Water](https://crappienow.com/battling-high-water/) - Several years ago, on a trip to Truman Lake in Missouri, high water had scattered crappie. Crappie found protection and food in thick, flooded, green vegetation. Seen here are crappie pros Travis and Charles Bunting probing the thick limbs of willow trees and surrounding submerged brush. Battling High Water Story and photos by Tim
- [Downsize For Postspawn Crappie](https://crappienow.com/downsize-for-postspawn-crappie/) - Tournament angler Steve Brown keeping an eye on his electronics. The response of postspawn crappie can quickly become evident when using LiveScope. (photo by Richard Hines) Downsize For Postspawn Crappie By Richard Hines One of my longtime fishing buddies, Joe McDonald, used to say, “When the bite is slow, downsize the bait and upsize
- [Crappie Fishing on the Fly](https://crappienow.com/crappie-fishing-on-the-fly/) - Kim Burnett uses his flies he ties to catch big spring crappie. Crappie Fishing on the Fly by Brent Frazee Photos courtesy of Kim Burnett Tiny bait, big fish. That’s Kim Burnett’s philosophy on catching bragging-sized crappie and bluegills in the spring. Once the water temperatures creep into the 50s, you’ll see him
- [CN How To March 2026 Crappie Dan's Playbook, Match the Hatch in Early Spring](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-march-2026-crappie-dans-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 during the spawn and pre-spawn. In spring, their diet shifts with water temps, clarity, and spawning activity.
- [Bobby Garland Crappie Baits: Winning with Plastics Suited for Any Application](https://crappienow.com/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 Out lived up to its name when paired with an ultralight-action rod like Leland Lure’s TCB rod by B’n’M Fishing. Photo by Madalyn Roberts Bobby Garland Crappie Baits: Winning with Plastics Suited for Any
- [Spring in the Ouachitas: DeGray and Greeson on Fire Story](https://crappienow.com/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 and Alex Hinson. Spring in the Ouachitas: DeGray and Greeson on Fire Story and photos By Keith Sutton Late February and early March in the Ouachita Mountains can fool you. The air may still
- [New Vermont Panfish Regulations Aim to Protect Crappie Fishing](https://crappienow.com/new-vermont-panfish-regulations-aim-to-protect-crappie-fishing/) - A full day on the ice: crappie stacked up like this highlight both the popularity of panfishing and the importance of regulations designed to protect these prized fish for the future. New Vermont Panfish Regulations Aim to Protect Crappie Fishing By Keith Sutton Crappie anglers heading to Vermont waters, and those who follow
- [When a Good Day on the Water Goes Too Far](https://crappienow.com/when-a-good-day-on-the-water-goes-too-far/) - When a Good Day on the Water Goes Too Far Source: Texas Game Wardens, Facebook post, January 6, 2026 Crappie fishing is about enjoying time on the water, honing skills and bringing home a legal, sustainable catch. But as a recent enforcement case from East Texas shows, even a successful day can turn into
- [Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Keeping Hypothermia at Bay](https://crappienow.com/paddlin-with-madalyn-keeping-hypothermia-at-bay/) - Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Keeping Hypothermia at Bay Story and photo by Madalyn Roberts It’s always prudent to take extra precautions when fishing in cold temperatures—all the time— but most especially when kayak fishing where chances of capsizing are much greater than when fishing from a boat. If you are someone who kayak fishes regularly
- [CrappieNOW’s Top 10 Crappie Lakes for 2026](https://crappienow.com/crappienows-top-10-crappie-lakes-for-2026/) - Grenada Lake is “Home of the Three-Pound Crappie”. Terry Stewart says several techniques work good on the lake, but forward-facing sonar is the best way to find and catch the big slabs. CrappieNOW’s Top 10 Crappie Lakes for 2026 Story and photos by Tim Huffman A best lake list is determined by the fishermen
- [Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-by-scott-mackenthun-10/) - Berkley Powerbait Minnotator Tie on, cast out, catch fish. Simple as that. The Berkley Powerbait Minnotator comes prerigged on a jighead with sticky-sharp Berkley Fusion 19 hooks. The 2- and 2.5-inch versions are great crappie catchers. These baits feature incredible realism with baitfish designs printed right on the plastic bodies. The club tail helps the
- [Year-round Crappie Challenge on Georgia’s Lake Oconee By Anietra Hamper](https://crappienow.com/year-round-crappie-challenge-on-georgias-lake-oconee-by-anietra-hamper/) - Capt. Doug Nelms displays two of the slab crappie that are caught in large numbers on Lake Oconee. (Photo by Anietra Hamper) Year-round Crappie Challenge on Georgia’s Lake Oconee By Anietra Hamper In the heart of the Reynolds Lake Oconee community in central Georgia, located between Augusta and Atlanta, sits some of the best
- [Lake Hartwell: An Overlooked Crappie Destination Story and photos by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lake-hartwell-an-overlooked-crappie-destination-story-and-photos-by-terry-madewell/) - Capt. Rodney Donald relies on FFS to find big schools of crappie quickly on Lake Hartwell, an overlooked crappie-fishing treasure. Lake Hartwell: An Overlooked Crappie Destination Story and photos by Terry Madewell Lake Hartwell, a deep, clear lake in the upstate portion of South Carolina, has earned a reputation as a premier striped bass
- [CN How To Feb 2026 Crappie Dan's Playbook, Fishing in Cold Winter Months](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-feb-2026-crappie-dans-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 suspending rather than hugging bottom. They bite slowly, so vertical jigging or slip-bobber setups with small jigs or minnows worked very slowly are most effective. Focus on midday fishing during stable weather, watch for subtle
- [The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-by-larry-whiteley-17/) - The Great Outdoors: Old and Cold By Larry Whiteley February has always been cold where I live in Missouri. I have lived there all my life. But, to me, it seems the older I get, the colder I get. That is a problem when you love crappie fishing as much as I do. When I
- [Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Artificial vs. Live Bait & Storage Options on a Kayak Story and photos by Madalyn Roberts](https://crappienow.com/paddlin-with-madalyn-artificial-vs-live-bait-storage-options-on-a-kayak-story-and-photos-by-madalyn-roberts/) - Paddlin’ with Madalyn: Artificial vs. Live Bait & Storage Options on a Kayak Story and photos by Madalyn Roberts When fishing out of a kayak, space is always at premium. So, it’s important to know what method of fishing you will be using to target crappie and what bait goes along with it. I’ve always
- [Lure of the Month: Herb Thompson’s Fishing Lures Green Crappie Jig, Story and photos by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-herb-thompsons-fishing-lures-green-crappie-jig-story-and-photos-by-terry-madewell/) - Lure of the Month: Herb Thompson’s Fishing Lures Green Crappie Jig Story and photos by Terry Madewell Herb Thompson enjoys creating tiny treasures by hand and loves catching crappie. Combining those traits on his personal quest to become a complete crappie fisherman, Thompson’s learning curve to catch more slabs paired well when he began making
- [Crappie Basics: What Crappie Is That? Story and photo by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-what-crappie-is-that-story-and-photo-by-keith-sutton/) - That unmistakable stripe is the calling card of a blacknose crappie. Crappie Basics: What Crappie Is That? Story and photo by Keith Sutton In many waters, anglers catch crappie that have a dark brown or black stripe running under the chin, over the nose and across part of the back. These beautifully marked fish,
- [Anglers Needed for Florida Crappie Project Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission](https://crappienow.com/anglers-needed-for-florida-crappie-project-source-florida-fish-and-wildlife-conservation-commission/) - You catch ’em. Science studies ’em. Anglers are needed for Florida’s black crappie project at Tenoroc. Anglers Needed for Florida Crappie Project Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is inviting local anglers to take part in a new community science project designed to improve black
- [Prespawn to Post-Spawn Transitions Story and photos by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/prespawn-to-post-spawn-transitions-story-and-photos-by-tim-huffman/) - The grin tells the story. Spring is the perfect time to get the family out to enjoy time on the water. Khloe Moe displays an Alabama crappie. Prespawn to Post-Spawn Transitions Story and photos by Tim Huffman Fun awaits fishermen who solve the puzzle of finding crappie from before the spawn to after. The
- [Finding and Fishing Prespawn Travel Routes Story and photos by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/finding-and-fishing-prespawn-travel-routes-story-and-photos-by-keith-sutton/) - Prespawn travel routes often produce some of the heaviest slabs of the season as big females move toward the bedding grounds. Finding and Fishing Prespawn Travel Routes Story and photos by Keith Sutton Every spring, as the lengthening days begin nudging water temperatures upward, crappie shift into a pattern that savvy anglers anticipate all
- [CN Intro How To - Forward Facing Sonar Jan 2026](https://crappienow.com/cn-intro-how-to-forward-facing-sonar-jan-2026/) - Garmin Forward-Facing Sonar is a fishing technology that lets you see what’s happening in front of your boat in real time, not just what’s directly underneath.
- [Weiss Lake Winter, by Madalyn Roberts](https://crappienow.com/weiss-lake-winter-by-madalyn-roberts/) - Healthy crappie of both black and white species are prolific in Weiss Lake. For Lee Pitts, it’s just another day at the office. With decades of experience fishing Weiss, Lee prides himself on relying on his knowledge over forward facing sonar to put fish in the boat. Weiss Lake Winter Story and photos by
- [Chasing Winter Slabs: A Southeastern Crappie Road Trip, by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/chasing-winter-slabs-a-southeastern-crappie-road-trip-by-keith-sutton/) - January or February are typically the coldest months in the South, but anglers willing to dress warmly and bear the low temperatures can find plenty of slab crappie biting in the region’s top lakes. Chasing Winter Slabs: A Southeastern Crappie Road Trip Story and photos by Keith Sutton When most of the country is
- [The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-by-larry-whiteley-16/) - Joyce is a single parent, and she has a problem. Divorced for 12 years, she recently moved to Missouri with her 17-year-old son, Sam, and he wanted to go fishing. Friends from his new school told him winter crappie fishing was good on area lakes. They also said that crappie caught in the winter tasted
- [National Crappie League Tournaments Shut Down, by CrappieNOW.com Staff](https://crappienow.com/national-crappie-league-tournaments-shut-down-by-crappienow-com-staff/) - Sad news for professional crappie anglers. The National Crappie League will be shutting down its tournament circuit. (NCL Image) National Crappie League Tournaments Shut Down by CrappieNOW.com Staff What is surely sad news for many professional crappie fishermen, the National Crappie League (NCL) has announced the pending end of its tournament circuit. In a Facebook
- [Crappie Basics: Double Jig Rigs Can Increase Your Winter Catch, by Richard Simms](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-double-jig-rigs-can-increase-your-winter-catch-by-richard-simms/) - Veteran angler and outdoor journalist Jason Sealock says he loves the winter crappie bite. He insists that fishing a double jig rig helps increase his crappie success rate in the cold weather months. (Photo courtesy Jason Sealock) Crappie Basics: Double Jig Rigs Can Increase Your Winter Catch by Richard Simms The spring months see
- [Lure of the Month: 6th Sense Fishing Micro Fiction Minnow, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-6th-sense-fishing-micro-fiction-minnow-by-terry-madewell/) - Lure of the Month: 6th Sense Fishing Micro Fiction Minnow by Terry Madewell Mid-winter crappie anglers are often at the mercy of the weather and while often easy victims to a well-placed lure, some days they can still be finicky. Many crappie anglers know that when crappie get persnickety, the solution can be to “size
- [Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-by-scott-mackenthun-9/) - Altera Alpaca Socks Everyone has heard how cotton kills, since cotton stops insulating when it is wet. Most outdoor enthusiasts turn to wool as their choice for fabrics, particularly socks. Alpaca wool takes things to the next level. It’s warm, soft, breathable, and moisture-wicking. Altera Alpaca sells socks of all lengths and weights. Try some
- [The best hook sizes and types for different fishing techniques](https://crappienow.com/the-best-hook-sizes-and-types-for-different-fishing-techniques/) - Hook sizes and types are extremely important for different fishing techniques. Crappie Dan explains and shows a few of these in this video.
- [Cracking the Crappie Code: Lure Size and Profile Matter, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/cracking-the-crappie-code-lure-size-and-profile-matter-by-terry-madewell/) - Will Hinson said size and profile matter when trying to make a finicky crappie eat an artificial lure. Cracking the Crappie Code: Lure Size and Profile Matter Story and photos by Terry Madewell When tempting a finicky crappie to eat an artificial lure, anglers must meet the needs of the fish - not make the
- [Paddlin’ with Madalyn – An Introduction to Kayak Fishing Adventures, by Madalyn Roberts](https://crappienow.com/paddlin-with-madalyn-an-introduction-to-kayak-fishing-adventures-by-madalyn-roberts/) - Paddlin’ with Madalyn – An Introduction to Kayak Fishing Adventures Story and photos by Madalyn Roberts (Editor's Note: We want to welcome Madalyn Roberts as a regular monthly columnist for CrappieNOW.com. Her subject - fishing from kayaks. If you spend any time on the water at all, you've seen it happen. In a 2024 “Special
- [Top 10 Crappie Fishing Tips for 2026, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/top-10-crappie-fishing-tips-for-2026-by-tim-huffman/) - One of the author’s favorite tournament photos was taken years ago during a cold, winter tournament on Tennessee’s Reelfoot Lake. National champs Ronnie Capps and Steve Coleman slow troll their home waters, demonstrating that using a stealth technique and being quiet pays dividends in more bites. Top 10 Crappie Fishing Tips for 2026 Story
- [CN Intro How To Winter Crappie Patterns Dec 2025](https://crappienow.com/cn-intro-how-to-winter-crappie-patterns-dec-2025/) - Key winter crappie patterns you can rely on, whether you're fishing natural lakes, reservoirs, or river systems. Winter crappie behavior is some of the most predictable of the year because cold water pushes them into stable, energy-efficient patterns.
- [Frozen Lakes, Fiery Bites: The Ice Belt’s Best Crappie Fishing Secrets, by Rob McDonald](https://crappienow.com/frozen-lakes-fiery-bites-the-ice-belts-best-crappie-fishing-secrets-by-rob-mcdonald/) - Utilizing electronics for ice fishing can be incredibly productive. And a good portable shelter combined with a small propane heater can make ice fishing downright warm and toasty. Frozen Lakes, Fiery Bites: The Ice Belt’s Best Crappie Fishing Secrets Photos and Story by Rob McDonald The time is here when fishing in North America’s
- [Catching Cold Crappie When the Sun Shines High, by Rob Somerville](https://crappienow.com/catching-cold-crappie-the-sun-shines-high-by-rob-somerville/) - Even in the dead of winter, bright sunny days often bring crappie to the shallows. Catching Cold Crappie When the Sun Shines High Photos and Story by Rob Somerville By now many hardcore crappie anglers – at least those in the South - have winterized their equipment and are counting down the days
- [A Crappie Guide's Tactics for Winter Live Bait Fishing, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/a-crappie-guides-tactics-for-winter-live-bait-fishing-by-terry-madwell/) - A confirmed minnow-man, Capt. Travis Bradshaw relies on live minnows to put slab crappie in his boat during cold weather. A Crappie Guide's Tactics for Winter Live Bait Fishing Photos and Story by Terry Madewell One of the appealing attributes of crappie fishing is that anglers have a variety of options that enable them
- [The Great Outdoors, Thank God for Our Veterans, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-thank-god-for-our-veterans-by-larry-whiteley-2/) - A Special Christmas Gift Kris, a friend of mine who is also a fishing guide on local lakes, called me the other day and invited me to go crappie fishing with him. That was not unusual. We usually go together a couple of times every winter when his guiding business is slow. He told
- [Lure of the Month: Power Vibe, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-power-vibe-by-terry-madewell/) - Lure of the Month: Power Vibe by Terry Madewell Lipless soft baits are an excellent choice for many species of fish, and crappie are no exception. The smaller, crappie-size lures often have weight built into the bait's head, eliminating the need to attach a soft plastic profile body to a jighead. It’s a slight
- [Alabama’s Jackson Lake Island: A Hidden Gem for Anglers and Families](https://crappienow.com/alabamas-jackson-lake-island-a-hidden-gem-for-anglers-and-families/) - Jackson Lake and Jackson Lake Island provided the perfect locale for a fishing day with local youngsters during CrappieNOW’s 2025 media camp. Alabama’s Jackson Lake Island: A Hidden Gem for Anglers and Families Photos and Story by Keith Sutton Tucked away on a peaceful stretch of the Alabama River, just outside Montgomery and right
- [Crappie Basics: The Fishing Machine’s Winter Crappie Tactics, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-the-fishing-machines-winter-crappie-tactics-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - Richard Gene, known as “The Fishing Machine” on his YouTube channel, is a firm believer is using underspin jigs for winter crappie. He says the underspin blade imitates the flash of a weak or dying baitfish – a common occurrence in cold water temperatures. (Video Screen Grab courtesy Richard Gene) Crappie Basics: The Fishing
- [Crappie Basics: A Winter Hotspot in Mississippi, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-a-winter-hotspot-in-mississippi-by-tim-huffman/) - Mississippi’s Ross Barnett Reservoir may not have the same reputation for trophy slabs as Grenada, but as outdoor writer Mike Giles shows, it’s got its fair share fine fish. ((Photo courtesy Mike Giles) Crappie Basics: A Winter Hotspot in Mississippi by Tim Huffman Mississippi is a well-known big crappie hotspot. But we don’t
- [Choosing Sides, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/choosing-sides-by-tim-huffman/) - Dan Dannenmueller is working trees along an old fence row. Factors for picking the best side to fish might include light penetration, side with deepest water, current, wind direction, and sun direction. Choosing correctly determines success or failure. (Photo: Tim Huffman) Choosing Sides Photos and Story by Tim Huffman In two separate instances recorded in
- [CN How To: November is a great month to catch fall crappies.](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-november-is-a-great-month-to-catch-fall-crappies/) - November is a great month to catch fall crappies. Crappie Dan explains their movements and locations as they will be gorging on shad.
- [CN How To: November the best hook sizes and types for different fishing techniques](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-november-the-best-hook-sizes-and-types-for-different-fishing-techniques/) - Hook sizes and types are extremely important for different fishing techniques. Crappie Dan explains and shows a few of these in this video.
- [Fishing, Fellowship, & Fun at Brushpile Fishing Academy, by Madalyn Roberts](https://crappienow.com/fishing-fellowship-fun-at-brushpile-fishing-academy-by-madalyn-roberts/) - BPF Pro-Staffer Ben Grumbles is ready with the net as BPFA attendee, 16-year-old Ollie Greene of McMinnville, Tenn. takes care to boat a healthy black-nose crappie on Dale Hollow Lake. Although black-nose crappie are rare, it’s not uncommon to boat several in one trip while fishing on Dale Hollow. (Photo: Madalyn Roberts) Fishing, Fellowship,
- [Calling All Freelance Writers](https://crappienow.com/calling-all-freelance-writers/) - Whether you are an experienced veteran scribe or a beginner, we welcome all freelance writers to submit queries on subjects of interest to crappie fishermen.
- [The Great Outdoors, Thank God for Our Veterans, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-thank-god-for-our-veterans-by-larry-whiteley/) - 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
- [Crappie Basics: Fish Art Contest Hooks A New Class Of Students, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-fish-art-contest-hooks-a-new-class-of-students-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - The 2025-26 Art of Conservation® Fish Art Contest is free to enter. Youngsters can win state or national recognition along with great prizes from sponsors. (Photo courtesy Art of Conservation) Crappie Basics: Fish Art Contest Hooks A New Class Of Students by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor The 2025-26 Art of Conservation® Fish Art Contest
- [Lure of the Month: Slab Stacker, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-slab-stacker-by-terry-madewell/) - Lure of the Month: Slab Stacker by Terry Madewell A crappie fisherman can’t be in two places at one time, although I’ve experienced many times when I wish I could pull that feat off when trying to pattern finicky crappie. Sometimes it’s a subtle difference in terms of depth, lure presentation, or the color
- [Jordan Lake – The Tarheel State’s Crappie Mecca, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/jordan-lake-the-tarheel-states-crappie-mecca-by-terry-madewell/) - 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.
- [Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-by-scott-mackenthun-8/) - 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
- [Winter Crappie Hotspots: Lakes That Stay Active  by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/winter-crappie-hotspots-lakes-that-stay-active-by-keith-sutton/) - 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.
- [November: A Great Time to Give Thanks for Crappie, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/november-a-great-time-to-give-thanks-for-crappie-by-tim-huffman/) - Kris Mann, with a bragging-sized November slab, said November is a great time to crappie fish. He said crappie get into a pattern and are very predictable. (Photo courtesy Kris Mann) November: A Great Time to Give Thanks for Crappie by Tim Huffman Thanksgiving is a special time for most people. Families gather to
- [Coosa River Adventures, by Richard Simms](https://crappienow.com/coosa-river-adventures-by-richard-simms/) - Coosa River Adventure trips average 3 to 4 hours and scheduling is a must. The numerous class II rapids (wide open clear channels easily paddled by novices) make the Coosa River a great first-time whitewater experience. (Contributed Photo) Coosa River Adventures by Richard Simms WETUMPKA, Alabama - A visit to the heartland of Alabama
- [Join Expert Anglers on a Crap(pie) Shoot, by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/join-expert-anglers-on-a-crappie-shoot-by-keith-sutton/) - With a flick of the wrist and the precision of a surgeon, Lee Pitts launches a jig under a low dock, a move that often ends with a thump and a slab on the line. (Photo: Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor) Join Expert Anglers on a Crap(pie) Shoot by Keith Sutton It was more years
- [Fishing and Hunting Heritage Preserved Through the Alabama Wildlife Federation, by Anietra Hamper](https://crappienow.com/fishing-and-hunting-heritage-preserved-through-the-alabama-wildlife-federation-by-anietra-hamper/) - 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
- [CN How To: Crappie fishing in October can be excellent!](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-crappie-fishing-in-october-can-be-excellent/) - Crappie fishing in October can be excellent! As water temperatures cool down in the fall, crappie become more active and start feeding heavily to prepare for winter. Here's what you need to know to catch them successfully in October: Cooling water temps trigger crappie to move from deep summer haunts toward shallower areas. Fall feeding
- [The Great Outdoors, Magical October Days, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-magical-october-days-by-larry-whiteley/) - 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
- [October Magic: Cool Air, Fall Colors and Crappie, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/october-magic-cool-air-fall-colors-and-crappie-by-tim-huffman/) - 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,
- [Crappie Basics: Drop Shottin’ Fall Crappie, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-drop-shottin-fall-crappie-by-tim-huffman/) - 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
- [Crappie Basics: Kentucky Afield Reveals an October Crappie Sweet Spot, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-kentucky-afield-reveals-an-october-crappie-sweet-spot-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - 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
- [Lure of the Month: 6th Sense Fishing Clobber Minnow, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-6th-sense-fishing-clobber-minnow-by-terry-madewell/) - Lure of the Month: 6th Sense Fishing Clobber Minnow by Terry Madewell One key to catching crappie, or any game fish, with artificial lures is fishing a lure with a realistic profile of that species' favored forage. For crappie, that is usually minnows, and shad are one of the more universal minnow forage
- [Ron Wong’s Legacy Lives On, by Madalyn Roberts](https://crappienow.com/ron-wongs-legacy-lives-on-by-madalyn-roberts/) - 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
- [Outdoor Writers Gather at Southeast Crappie Mecca, by Rob Somerville](https://crappienow.com/outdoor-writers-gather-at-southeast-crappie-mecca-by-rob-somerville/) - 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
- [CN How To Sept Crappie Baits 2025](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-sept-crappie-baits-2025/) - Crappie Dan talks about fall crappie fishing techniques and what lures he uses for this time of year.
- [Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-by-scott-mackenthun-7/) - Great Lakes Finesse Marabou Jig Entire books have been written about the effectiveness of marabou jigs on crappies. Great Lakes Finesse has lines of smaller profile baits designed to catch pressured bass in tournament situations. This 1/8-ounce marabou jig likely catches pressured bass and a whole lot of crappie. A huge hand-tied mass of fluffy
- [A Field of Dreams Reimagined, by Madalyn Roberts](https://crappienow.com/a-field-of-dreams-reimagined-by-madalyn-roberts/) - The Fields at 17 Springs in Elmore County, Ala. Is a state-of-the-art sports complex and meeting venue, with facilities to accommodate virtually any sport desired. Future plans include the creation of dining, lodging, entertainment and even an orthopedic medical center, all with walking distance. (Photo by CrappieNOW Staff) A Field of Dreams Reimagined by
- [Cornfield Fishing Gear: Built for the Water, Backed by Experience, by Richard Hines](https://crappienow.com/cornfield-fishing-gear-built-for-the-water-backed-by-experience-by-richard-hines/) - Pro Staff Member Jason Cook has no problem keeping a close eye on his forward-facing sonar mounted on Cornfield gear at the Kentucky Lake Demonstration Day. (Photo: Richard Hines) Cornfield Fishing Gear: Built for the Water, Backed by Experience by Richard Hines My first introduction to Cornfield Fishing Gear came during a trip to
- [Cracking the September Crappie Code, by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/cracking-the-september-crappie-code-by-keith-sutton/) - Covering water with confidence, Kent Driscoll (front of boat) plays the odds in September with spider rigs and live minnows. (Photo: Keith Sutton) Cracking the September Crappie Code by Keith Sutton September can be a puzzle for crappie anglers to piece together. It is a month marked with shifting water temperatures, fish movement and
- [Beyond Bass: Discover Guntersville’s Underrated Crappie Fishing, by Greg McCain](https://crappienow.com/beyond-bass-discover-guntersvilles-underrated-crappie-fishing-by-greg-mccain/) - Lake Guntersville is much more than just a bass lake. The crappie population thrives on the lake and can be caught in a variety of ways year-round. (Photo: Greg McCain) Beyond Bass: Discover Guntersville’s Underrated Crappie Fishing by Greg McCain Many fishermen think of Lake Guntersville as synonymous with that other fish. The
- [Fishing and Outdoor Recreation in Elmore County, Alabama  by Anietra Hamper](https://crappienow.com/fishing-and-outdoor-recreation-in-elmore-county-alabama-by-anietra-hamper/) - Sunrise over Jackson Lake in Elmore County, Alabama welcomes anglers at the boat launch. (Photo: Anietra Hamper) Fishing and Outdoor Recreation in Elmore County, Alabama by Anietra Hamper Just outside of Montgomery, Alabama is Elmore County, a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts, especially anglers. From the Alabama, Tallapoosa and Coosa Rivers to Lake Jordan,
- [Dan talks about Bobby Garland Itty Bit Blue Ice](https://crappienow.com/dan-talks-about-bobby-garland-itty-bit-blue-ice/) - The Bobby Garland Itty Bit Mayfly in Blue Ice color is a popular soft plastic bait designed for finesse fishing, especially targeting crappie. Its appearance has a light translucent blue base with fine silver glitter or flakes embedded in it. The shimmer from the flakes mimics the flash of baitfish scales, which helps trigger reaction
- [The Great Outdoors – Memories of August Nights, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-memories-of-august-nights-by-larry-whiteley/) - Memories of August Nights August is a month of hot, humid and uncomfortable weather. For an outdoors guy like me, staying inside in the air conditioning is hard to do. I spend a lot of time in the house writing stories like this one. On August mornings, as the sunrise comes, I go outdoors. It
- [Crack the Code on Sluggish Crappie, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/crack-the-code-on-sluggish-crappie-by-tim-huffman/) - Richard Solomon enjoys pulling jigs to find and catch crappie like this one. However, when fishing gets tough because they are on bottom, he uses a super slow technique and says, “You must smack them in the face with a bait.” (Photo: Tim Huffman) Crack the Code on Sluggish Crappie by Tim Huffman Hot
- [Crappie Basics: Driftmaster Debuts Bold New Yellow Rod Holders, by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-driftmaster-debuts-bold-new-yellow-rod-holders-by-keith-sutton/) - Driftmaster’s new neon yellow Pro Series rod holders light up under black light, but look good day or night. Engineered with a lifetime guarantee and a no-slip positive lock system, they’re ready to handle whatever you can throw at them and look good doing it. (Photo courtesy Driftmaster) Crappie Basics: Driftmaster Debuts Bold New
- [Brotherhood, Battlefields, and Reelfoot Crappie, by Richard Hines](https://crappienow.com/brotherhood-battlefields-and-reelfoot-crappie-by-richard-hines/) - Blue Bank Resort Head Guide Billy Blakley shows Vernon Lovejoy how he uses forward-facing sonar to help track down Reelfoot Lake crappie any time of year. Brotherhood, Battlefields, and Reelfoot Crappie Story and Photos by Richard Hines I was intrigued when I got the call from Vernon Lovejoy, one of my college roommates
- [Is Forward Facing Sonar Right for You?, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/is-forward-facing-sonar-right-for-you-by-terry-madewell/) - Will Hinson works his jig right over the top of a big school of crappie using FFS to guide his effort. Is Forward Facing Sonar Right for You? Story and photos by Terry Madewell When fish-catching technology leaps forward, anglers watch closely. Once proven effective, the temptation for anglers to incorporate the new technology
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- [Crappie Basics: Don’t Reel So Far, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-dont-reel-so-far-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - Besides patience, one of the very first things CrappieNOW Editor Richard Simms taught his grandson was to never reel in a fish in too far. It’s a common error by novice anglers, but reeling fish up close to the rod tip can potentially break the rod tip. Or, if you’re trying to net the fish,
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- [Spider Scoping for Wary Crappie, by Brent Frazee](https://crappienow.com/spider-scoping-for-wary-crappie-by-brent-frazee/) - Dan Dannenmueller uses stealth and spider scoping to catch wary crappie affected by forward-facing sonar and heavy fishing pressure.
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- [March Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun](https://crappienow.com/march-product-buzz-by-scott-mackenthun/) - March Product Buzz highlights the best crappie gear, including Panfish Plastics Chigger Fly, Fishouflage clothing, ZMan Baby BallerZ, & Mini Hammer-Trap.
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- [Destination Idaho - C.J. Strike Reservoir, by Gary Lewis](https://crappienow.com/destination-idaho-c-j-strike-reservoir-by-gary-lewis/) - Experience epic crappie fishing at Idaho’s C.J. Strike Reservoir. No catch limits, big slabs, and stunning scenery make for an unforgettable trip!
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- [The Great Outdoors, Organic Food Shopping, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-organic-food-shopping-by-larry-whiteley/) - Exploring the benefits of organic food, from grocery store finds to wild game and fish—natural, healthy, and sometimes even cheaper!
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- [Lure of the Month: Crappie Magnet Hammer by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-crappie-magnet-hammer-by-terry-madewell/) - The Crappie Magnet Hammer is a game-changer for pre-spawn crappie. Learn how this lure's design and action help anglers catch more slabs year-round.
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- [New State Records Set in Ohio & Minnesota, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/new-state-records-set-in-ohio-minnesota-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - Axel Angelow and Teresa Croy set new state record crappie in Minnesota and Ohio. See the details of their record-breaking catches on CrappieNOW.com!
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- [Destination: Alabama’s Bear Creek Lakes, by Greg McCain](https://crappienow.com/destination-alabamas-bear-creek-lakes-by-greg-mccain/) - Explore Bear Creek Lakes in Alabama for top crappie fishing, cozy cabins, and unique attractions like the Coon Dog Cemetery and Rattlesnake Saloon.
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- [Video Tip: Releasing Deep Hooked Crappie Updated](https://crappienow.com/video-tip-releasing-deep-hooked-crappie-updated/) - Crappie fishing typically involves catching numerous undersized fish to bring home enough for the frying pan. Inevitably some of those fish will be hooked deep in the gullet. Texas fishing guide Roger Bacon reveals a technique for taking out the hook that allows the fish to be caught another day.
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- [CN How To Winter Tips Jan 2025](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-winter-tips-jan-2025/) - Crappie Dan shares how hook thickness impacts cold water crappie fishing. Learn small tweaks to get more hookups with these winter tips!
- [Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-by-scott-mackenthun-4/) - Explore the latest fishing product buzz with Blakemore Brush Gripper, Fillet Away Fish Mats, and On X Fish—tools to enhance your angling adventures!
- [The Great Outdoors, Don’t Let the Old Man In, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-dont-let-the-old-man-in-by-larry-whiteley/) - Honoring Toby Keith's love for faith, family, and the great outdoors. Learn the story behind his inspiring song, "Don’t Let the Old Man In."
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- [Lure of the Month: Vibe Runner, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-vibe-runner-by-terry-madewell/) - Discover the CrappieNow January 2025 Lure of the Month, the Vibe Runner. Learn how this versatile lure continues to deliver exceptional crappie action!
- [12 “New Year” Fishing Tips, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/12-new-year-fishing-tips-by-tim-huffman/) - Discover expert crappie fishing tips in the New Year, including gear choices, casting techniques, and fishing strategies from top anglers.
- [Winter Secrets from Crappie Kirby, by Brent Frazee](https://crappienow.com/winter-secrets-from-crappie-kirby-by-brent-frazee/) - Crappie Kirby shares winter secrets, including using electronics, drop-shot techniques, and targeting brush piles for crappie fishing success.
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- [Merry Christmas from CrappieNOW!](https://crappienow.com/merry-christmas-from-crappienow/) - There’s no place like home for the holidays and for many fishermen, home is on the water with the ones we love! Merry Christmas from all of us at CrappieNOW!
- [Jason Sealock, From Industry Insider to Entrepreneur, by Richard Simms](https://crappienow.com/jason-sealock-from-industry-insider-to-entrepreneur-by-richard-simms/) - Jason Sealock: A seasoned fishing industry expert, marketer, and panfish enthusiast, now sharing insider tips and strategies via his Current Fish Newsletter
- [Lure of the Month: Bobby Garland Lures Head Turn’R, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-bobby-garland-lures-head-turnr-by-terry-madewell/) - Discover the Head Turn'R by Bobby Garland Lures: a versatile, dual-blade jighead designed for crappie anglers, crowned Dec 2024 CrappieNOW Lure of the Month!
- [The Great Outdoors, Christmas Like it Used to Be, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-christmas-like-it-used-to-be-by-larry-whiteley/) - Experience the nostalgia of simpler times and the joy of cold-water crappie fishing, a cherished tradition that makes Christmas dinner unforgettable.
- [Crappie Basics: Something Shady About Crappie Fishing Video, by Richard Simms](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-something-shady-about-crappie-fishing-video-by-richard-simms-2/) - Crappie love shady spots, especially in winter. Watch & learn how a massive school under a Tennessee River bridge turned into epic catches with the right bait.
- [Hot Fishing in Cold Water](https://crappienow.com/hot-fishing-in-cold-water/) - Southern anglers: Winter crappie fishing is prime! Find and pattern fish in shaded creek channels with brushpiles using precision presentations and jigs.
- [A Christmas Wish from the Editor, by Richard Simms](https://crappienow.com/a-christmas-wish-from-the-editor-by-richard-simms/) - Reflect on nature's gifts this Christmas: a wish for conservation, joy in the outdoors, and appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us all.
- [Top 12 Crappie Best Baits of All Time, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/top-12-crappie-best-baits-of-all-time-by-tim-huffman/) - Discover the Top 12 Crappie Baits of All Time: From live minnows to specialty jigheads, these picks will help you land more fish. Written by Tim Huffman.
- [Wireless Integration for your Electronics, by Brad Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/wireless-integration-for-your-electronics-by-brad-wiegmann/) - Integration is a key word when talking about marine electronics. By integrating sonar/GPS units with trolling motors, you can control direction, speed, & more.
- [The Great Outdoors, Too Much Screen Time, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-too-much-screen-time-by-larry-whiteley-2/) - To fishermen who also enjoy hunting, the autumn season is an important time of the year. Fields and forest beckon us. Read more by Larry Whiteley in CrappieNOW!
- [CrappieNOW Wins AGLOW Award](https://crappienow.com/crappienow-wins-aglow-award/) - CrappieNOW won 3rd Place in the Best of Publishing category for the 2024 AGLOW Awards-In-Craft Competition. Our editor, Richard Simms, does a fantastic job!
- [Big Bad Bladebaits, by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/big-bad-bladebaits-by-keith-sutton/) - Explore the power of bladebaits for crappie fishing. Learn how these versatile lures excel in cold water, deep areas, and how to customize for maximum catches.
- [Tailrace Crappie Catching, by Brent Frazee](https://crappienow.com/tailrace-crappie-catching-by-brent-frazee/) - Discover expert tips for catching tailrace crappie, focusing on slack water pockets where big fish gather during heavy current and water releases.
- [CN Intro Final NOV 2024 How To Fall Tips](https://crappienow.com/cn-intro-final-nov-2024-how-to-fall-tips/) - Crappie Dan talks about how he goes small in the fall with Itty Bit and Mayfly Bobby Garland baits. Check out the full video here or find us on YouTube!
- [The Great Outdoors, Thanksgiving Family Fishing, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-thanksgiving-family-fishing-by-larry-whiteley/) - Tired of traditional Thanksgiving turkey? Try a fresh twist with crappie and venison for a healthier, outdoor-cooked feast that honors the first Thanksgiving.
- [Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-by-scott-mackenthun-3/) - Catch the latest product buzz in the crappie fishing world with new gear like RLVNT sunglasses, Smith's fillet knives, HydroGlow fishing lights, and more!
- [Hair Jigs vs. Plastics – We Polled the Experts, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/hair-jigs-vs-plastics-we-polled-the-experts-by-tim-huffman/) - Senior Writer Tim Huffman continues the Hair Jigs vs Plastics debate by polling six top crappie anglers. You may be surprised by the results – or maybe not.
- [Lure of the Month: Berkley Power Switch, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-berkley-power-switch-by-terry-madewell/) - The Berkley Power Switch helps fishermen fully take advantage of the FFS movement while being adaptable to any crappie-fishing scenario.
- [CrappieNOW/Simms Garner Outdoor Writing Awards, by CrappieNOW Staff](https://crappienow.com/crappienow-simms-garner-outdoor-writing-awards-by-crappienow-staff/) - CrappieNOW Editor Richard Simms, and CrappieNOW Magazine, have earned several awards in outdoor journalism competitions across the country. Learn more here!
- [Are Asian Carp on the Decline?, by Richard Simms](https://crappienow.com/are-asian-carp-on-the-decline-by-richard-simms/) - Kentucky Lake is making a fishing comeback—crappie are thriving, Asian carp numbers are down, & anglers are excited for the future of the lake. Read more here!
- [Crappie Dan talks about the Barnett Reservoir](https://crappienow.com/26513-2/) - Crappie Dan discusses why Barnett Reservoir is a great crappie fishing destination. It’s rated in CrappieNOW's top ten crappie lakes in the country!
- [Hair or Plastic? How to Choose Your Weapons, by Brent Frazee](https://crappienow.com/hair-or-plastic-how-to-choose-your-weapons-by-brent-frazee/) - It is a debate as old as crappie fishing itself – hair or plastic, which is best? Let's see if this article by Brent Frazee is enough to sway you to one side!
- [Catching Crappie in Transition, by Steve McCadams](https://crappienow.com/catching-crappie-in-transition-by-steve-mccadams/) - Crappie expert Steve McCadams says shorter days often inspire crappie to move shallow. It’s a fine time for bank fishermen to explore key transition areas.
- [Crappie Basics: Make ‘Em Eat with FFS](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-make-em-eat-with-ffs/) - Crappie guide Kayle Ward shares his best crappie-catching tips when using Forward Facing Sonar (FFS) in this Crappie Connection Podcast.
- [Lure of the Month: TTI Blakemore Slab Spanker, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-tti-blakemore-slab-spanker-by-terry-madewell/) - The TTI Blakemore Slab Spanker is the October 2024 CrappieNOW Lure of the Month. Terry Madewell got the inside scoop on this bait - click to read more!
- [Hayden Jeffries’s Fall/Winter Secrets, by Ron Wong](https://crappienow.com/hayden-jeffriess-fall-winter-secrets-by-ron-wong/) - With hunting seasons underway, the crappie crowds are much smaller. However, Hayden Jeffries says it is prime time to hit the water! Read his tips here!
- [Crappie Basics: New Alabama Boating Law, by Richard Simms](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-new-alabama-boating-law-by-richard-simms/) - If you are planning a crappie fishing trip to Alabama from any other state, there is a new boating law you need to know about. Richard Simms breaks it down.
- [Technique-Specific Rods for Crappie, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/technique-specific-rods-for-crappie-by-tim-huffman/) - A fisherman who selects rods for crappie with the right length, flexibility & strength will have good sensitivity to see or feel bites & catch more fish.
- [Kent Driscoll Inducted into Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame](https://crappienow.com/kent-driscoll-inducted-into-legends-of-the-outdoors-hall-of-fame/) - He was already a legend in the world of crappie fishing, but now Kent Driscoll is officially one of the newest members of the Legends of the Outdoors HOF.
- [Welcome to the Magnolia State Paradise, by Brent Frazee](https://crappienow.com/welcome-to-the-magnolia-state-paradise-by-brent-frazee/) - Looking for a place where you stand a good chance of boating a 2-pound fish – or even a 3-pound fish? Head to Mississippi - also known as the Magnolia State.
- [Gyotaku, for Fun or for Profit, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/gyotaku-for-fun-or-for-profit-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - Gyotaku has gone from documenting the size of an angler’s catch to an art form —an art form carried on by CrappieNOW Creative Director Matt Mullikin.
- [Crappie Basics: Summer/Fall Transition, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-summer-fall-transition-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - Matt Xenos has been producing crappie fishing videos for many years. In this segment, he explains why the Fall transition might start happening in September.
- [Off Shore Tackle Awesome Crappie Mini Planer Board](https://crappienow.com/off-shore-tackle-awesome-crappie-mini-planer-board/) - Learn about the Off Shore Tackle OR38 Awesome Crappie Mini planer board, which runs directly off of your rod line and works for both port and starboard sides.
- [CN- How To with Ron Stallings](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-with-ron-stallings/) - Ron Stallings talks about the new Team Crappie bait that was just released at the 2024 ICAST show. Click to watch the full video!
- [The Great Outdoors, Too Much Screen Time, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-too-much-screen-time-by-larry-whiteley/) - Do you want to know more? Search on your smartphone or computer. But don't take too long. Get outdoors & go crappie fishing. Get away from too much screen time.
- [Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-by-scott-mackenthun-2/) - Scott Mackenthun shares some of the latest product buzz in the crappie world - from Carl's Custom Baits to Simms Challenger Deck Boots. Learn more!
- [Lure of the Month: G-Daddy Baits Crawdad, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-g-daddy-baits-crawdad-by-terry-madewell/) - The G-Daddy Crawdad is the Lure of the Month for September 2024. It's won major crappie tournaments this year & fills an essential niche in an angler’s arsenal.
- [All Fish are Awesome, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/all-fish-are-awesome-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - Author Noel Vick says his new book, All Fish Are Awesome, wants kids to know that every species of fish is special: from bottom feeders to game fish.
- [Last-Chance Crankbaits, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/last-chance-crankbaits-by-tim-huffman/) - Kent Driscoll says to look for September crappie to be in a summer crankbait pattern. As water cools, the fish will become more active & still hit crankbaits.
- [What’s New in Electronics for 2024, by Brad Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/whats-new-in-electronics-for-2024-by-brad-wiegmann/) - One of the categories in the ICAST New Product Showcase is Electronics. The majority of new products had to do with forward-facing sonar technology. Learn more.
- [September Crappie Secrets, by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/september-crappie-secrets-by-keith-sutton/) - As September approaches, anglers prepare for the changing conditions of crappie fishing. Make the most of this season with tips from 3 expert anglers & guides!
- [The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-by-larry-whiteley-15/) - Every fisherman needs to take along a little fishing buddy when going out into the great outdoors. Larry Whiteley recalls a trip with 6 year old, Hudson.
- [Kansas Crappie Fishing Treasure, by Brent Frazee](https://crappienow.com/kansas-crappie-fishing-treasure-by-brent-frazee/) - Toby Leavendusky was all smiles after a summer trip to Hillsdale Lake to catch some Kansas crappie. Pick up a few tips for how to fish here with & without FFS.
- [Simple Steps to Better Fishing, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/simple-steps-to-better-fishing-by-tim-huffman/) - Fishing is a learned art so it can take time to gain experience and knowledge. Click to read a few guidelines and tips; simple steps to better fishing.
- [Lure of the Month: Grape Ape, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-grape-ape-by-terry-madewell/) - Read about how Grape Ape was created to meet Ryan Nix’s criteria for fishing his favorite lake in this month's CrappieNOW Lure of the Month column!
- [Electronics: To Zoom or not to Zoom, by Brad Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-to-zoom-or-not-to-zoom-by-brad-wiegmann/) - Modern electronics offer users the capability to “zoom in” on your 2D traditional sonar view. This can make it easier to identify fish, baitfish, and structure.
- [Mastering Crappie on Unfamiliar Waters, by Michael O. Giles](https://crappienow.com/mastering-crappie-on-unfamiliar-waters-by-michael-o-giles/) - Steve Brown lands a couple of slab crappie on Ross Barnett Reservoir in Ridgeland, MS – the very first time Brown had ever visited the lake. Read his tips
- [What’s Hot at ICAST 2024, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/whats-hot-at-icast-2024-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - Check out just a few of the latest and greatest products revealed of interest to crappie anglers at the 2024 ICAST show in Orlando, FL.
- [The Ultimate Guide to Dog Days Crappie, by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-dog-days-crappie-by-keith-sutton/) - For crappie fishermen, the Dog Days of summer can bring on lazy, hard-to-catch crappie - unless you know some secrets for success. Check out these tips!
- [From Rods to Relaxation: Exploring Ridgeland’s Tourism Scene, by Audrey Harviel](https://crappienow.com/from-rods-to-relaxation-exploring-ridgelands-tourism-scene-by-audrey-harviel/) - As one of the hidden gems of the Magnolia State, Ridgeland, MS offers a relaxing escape for those seeking an authentic Southern experience.
- [CN - How to: Crappie Dan talks Precision Trolling App](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-crappie-dan-talks-precision-trolling-app/) - Crappie Dan discusses the Precision Trolling App. In this video, Dan talks about what lures are on there along with using a tadpole vs not using them.
- [The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-by-larry-whiteley-14/) - If not for all our veterans, the cookouts, fireworks, time with family, and even your crappie fishing trip would not be happening on Independence Day.
- [Going to "The Bank" with Tony Adams on Eufaula Lake, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/going-to-the-bank-with-tony-adams-on-eufaula-lake-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - Adams began guiding on Eufaula Lake in 1993. With no size limit and a 30-fish-per-person daily creel limit, his clients are bound to reel in loads of crappie.
- [Lure of the Month: Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-berkley-gulp-alive-minnow-by-terry-madewell/) - The Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow in the 2.5-inch size is a soft plastic minnow imitation first marketed in 2006. 18 years later, it is still on fire!
- [Product Buzz, by Scott Mackenthun](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-by-scott-mackenthun/) - Scott Mackenthun is all about that product buzz. Check out some of the latest and greatest products in the crappie world in his latest CrappieNOW article!
- [Kansas Pro Prefers Quality over Quantity, by Brent Frazee](https://crappienow.com/kansas-pro-prefers-quality-over-quantity-by-brent-frazee/) - Frank Haidusek, Kansas Pro, shares tips for how to find and catch quality fish over quantity. Brent Frazee tells all in the latest edition of CrappieNOW!
- [Electronics: Wait Until You See This Screen, by Brad Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-wait-until-you-see-this-screen-by-brad-wiegmann/) - Just when you thought you didn't need anything else on your boat, something new is released. This time it’s a Multi Functioning Display sonar screen display.
- [Crappie Basics: Try a Crankbait Trailer Jig, by Richard Simms](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-try-a-crankbait-trailer-jig-by-richard-simms/) - Lots of crappie anglers troll or push crankbaits for summertime crappie. However, Capt. Scott Lillie shares a tip that he says has doubled his catch rate.
- [Mastering Summer Crappie, by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/mastering-summer-crappie-by-keith-sutton/) - Keith Sutton shares some summertime fishing tips he's picked up recently that could help you be a better angler, too. Tight lines!
- [How NOT to Spook Crappie, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/how-not-to-spook-crappie-by-tim-huffman/) - NOT spooking crappie is critical. Do everything possible to reduce the things that spook fish. Put the odds in your favor and outsmart the big crappie.
- [Forward-Facing Sonar Leads to Crappie Creel Reduction in Mississippi, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/forward-facing-sonar-leads-to-crappie-creel-reduction-in-mississippi-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - Mississippi biologists have set creel limits on the state’s most popular lakes as a direct result of forward-facing sonar (FFS).
- [Lure of the Month](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-7/) - The Fin Spin series of lures provides crappie fishermen with a highly adaptable, and effective, crappie-catching tool. Learn more about it here!
- [Product Buzz](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-4/) - Product buzz: Discover how live imaging sonar and smaller baits can boost crappie fishing success, especially when downsizing is key for finicky fish.
- [Networking Multiple Sonar/GPS Units, by Brad Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/networking-multiple-sonar-gps-units-by-brad-wiegmann/) - By networking multiple sonar/GPS units, an angler can share information such as sonar and detailed mapping from different sources connected to other units.
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-35/) - Celebrate Veterans Day by taking a veteran fishing in the great outdoors. Thank them for their service & help support their healing through outdoor adventures.
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-34/) - October offers perfect moments to savor the great outdoors, with quiet lakes, vibrant leaves, and crappie fishing adventures creating unforgettable memories.
- [The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-by-larry-whiteley-13/) - A FATHER’S DAY FISHING TRIP He awoke from a good night’s sleep and lay in his tent listening to owls hooting and crickets chirping. It was Father’s Day and his thoughts were about his Dad. “Haven’t done that in a long time,” he said to himself. He left his sleeping bag, put on some clothes,
- [CN How To: Crappie Dan and Kris Mann put together a Mossback](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-crappie-dan-and-kris-mann-put-together-a-mossback/) - Crappie Dan and Kris Mann put together a Mossback Fish Habitat at the 2024 Media Camp on Barnett Reservoir. 2 Mossbacks were placed in the lake!
- [Guide to Pulling Jigs, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/guide-to-pulling-jigs-by-tim-huffman/) - Winter, summer, spring, or fall, many crappie anglers love pulling jigs. This technique is still one of the best methods for catching crappie. Learn more here!
- [Lure of the Month: Game Changer Bait Crappie Fry, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-game-changer-bait-crappie-fry-by-terry-madewell/) - Game Changer Bait Crappie Fry is Donnie Cass's first product in the crappie fishing market and is the June 2024 CrappieNOW Lure of the Month. Learn More!
- [New Godwin Crappie Caster](https://crappienow.com/new-godwin-crappie-caster/) - Duck Dynasty star and B’m’M Pro Staff member John Godwin is proud of a new crappie rod he helped develop – the Godwin Crappie Caster - to be released fall 2024.
- [Cranking Crappies on Chickamauga Lake, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/cranking-crappies-on-chickamauga-lake-by-terry-madewell/) - Figuring out his system of cranking crappie required a trial-and-error learning curve for Capt. Lillie, but he’s mastered the process. Terry Madewell tells all
- [Tracking Down Nomad Crappie, by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/tracking-down-nomad-crappie-by-keith-sutton/) - Searching for nomad crappie? Keith Sutton shares places where late spring/early summer crappie gather like kids around an ice-cream truck. Try them out!
- [A Grand Place to Fill Your Livewell, by Brent Frazee](https://crappienow.com/a-grand-place-to-fill-your-livewell-by-brent-frazee/) - Crappie guide Haydn Williams is often “On ‘em” as he fishes boat docks on Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees in Oklahoma to catch big crappies. Read more here.
- [Ridgeland, MS - Barnett Reservoir Host CrappieNOW Media Camp, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/ridgeland-ms-barnett-reservoir-host-crappienow-media-camp-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - If you're looking for a crappie-fishing destination, you would be wise to check out the opportunities offered on Barnett Reservoir & in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
- [Maximizing Your Electronic Views, by Brad Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/maximizing-your-electronic-views-by-brad-wiegmann/) - Explore how to optimize electronic views on your fishfinder with custom combo screens for better crappie fishing results and easier navigation.
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-3/) - At some point, every angler will encounter a sonar/gps screen that they can't see. Click here to read about what actions you can take to combat this!
- [Electronics by Wiegmann - Oculus Multibeam Sonar](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-oculus-multibeam-sonar/) - Explore the future of marine electronics with multi-beam sonar and underwater cameras from Garmin, Lowrance, & Humminbird, providing real-time high-rez imaging.
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-4/) - Discover why crappie can’t hear sonar — electronics spook fish, not their sound waves. Learn more with insights from Brad Wiegmann.
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-5/) - Electronics by Wiegmann: Contrast is Critical - Adjust your settings for optimal view and catch more fish. Learn more in this month's edition of CrappieNOW!
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-6/) - It’s going to cost you: Explore the latest in cutting-edge marine electronics from Garmin, Lowrance, and Humminbird, designed for serious anglers.
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-9/) - Enhance your fishing experience by adjusting the color palettes on your electronics for better sonar visibility in different conditions and environments.
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-10/) - Marine electronics evolve rapidly. Lowrance's latest advancements join Garmin and Humminbird, pushing Live Imaging Sonar to revolutionize sonar views forever.
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-11/) - Optimize your fishfinder's sonar imaging by adjusting chart speed to match boat speed. Learn how electronics settings impact resolution and accuracy.
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-12/) - Understand how different sonar beams and cones from electronics help anglers interpret fishfinder signals for better fishing accuracy and clearer imaging.
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-13/) - Discover the pros and cons of touchscreen vs. non-touchscreen fishfinders. Save money by choosing the electronics features that truly matter to you.
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-14/) - Broken transducer cable? Learn 3 options for fixing or replacing it to restore your electronics and keep your sonar working smoothly.
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-15/) - Learn how crappie appear on your electronics, including Garmin, Lowrance, and Humminbird, with tips for using 2D, CHIRP, and LIS sonar to identify fish.
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-16/) - Learn how to spot thermoclines with modern electronics like sonar and live imaging to improve your fishing success in reservoirs during warmer months.
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-17/) - Master boat control with integrated marine electronics—streamline navigation, anchoring, and more with seamless systems from bow to stern.
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-18/) - Deeper Sonar’s castable transducer turns your smartphone into a portable sonar display, perfect for crappie anglers fishing from shore, docks, kayaks, or boats.
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-19/) - Is your fishfinder equipped with GPS? Learn how different satellite systems like WAAS, GLONASS, and GPS can enhance your fishing navigation and accuracy.
- [Electronics: I Spy a Brush Pile, by Brad Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-i-spy-a-brush-pile-by-brad-wiegmann/) - How sharp or distinct a brush pile looks on sonar depends on your sonar imaging & settings. Side & down-imaging helps anglers more easily identify brush piles.
- [Electronics: Maximizing Your View with Grid Lines, by Brad Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-maximizing-your-view-with-grid-lines-by-brad-wiegmann/) - The first thing many anglers remove from their forward or down live imaging sonar (LIS) screen is grid lines. Read the advantages to leaving them on!
- [Electronics: Catch More Fish with Radial Grid Lines, by Brad Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-catch-more-fish-with-radial-grid-lines-by-brad-wiegmann/) - Radial grid lines help you catch fish because you can make precise casts to where you want the bait to be. Read Brad Wiegmann's latest electronics column.
- [Electronics: Affordable Fish-finders, by Brad Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-affordable-fish-finders-by-brad-wiegmann/) - You don’t have to spend a small fortune to rig out your boat with good marine electronics. Garmin, Lowrance, & Humminbird all offer cost-effective fish-finders
- [Product Buzz, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-by-tim-huffman-4/) - Product Buzz by Tim Huffman High-Performance Gloves from Fish Monkey Fish Monkey is a leading brand glove for fishermen. They are high performance gloves that will help you safely handle fishing this summer. The Stubby Guide Glove is a great choice offering UFP 50+ sun protection, with a short cut and construction for second-skin
- [Lure of the Month: G-Daddy Baits Crappie Shad, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-g-daddy-baits-crappie-shad-by-terry-madewell/) - Frank Langston developed his first lure, the Crappie Shad from G-Daddy Baits, to be tough as nails and capable of catching scores without having to be replaced.
- [Big Crappie from Small Kentucky Lakes](https://crappienow.com/big-crappie-from-small-kentucky-lakes/) - Try the Kentucky lakes in this article for productive spring crappie fishing. You don’t need to own expensive equipment to catch a limit!
- [The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-by-larry-whiteley-12/) - FISH’S LAST FISHING TRIP You met Fish last year in this column. He is now 90 years old and still fishing as much as possible. It is early on a Memorial Day morning. Like last year, Fish is alone in his old 1960 aluminum boat. He still misses his wife and son. Both are in
- [Destination Chippewa Flowage, Wisconsin, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/destination-chippewa-flowage-wisconsin-by-tim-huffman/) - "I rank the crappie fishing average, other species good, and the overall Chippewa Flowage experience outstanding." - Tim Huffman. Read more here!
- [Crappie Basics: Rod Control](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-rod-control/) - Mr. Crappie teamed up with the folks at Wired2Fish to share some tips on rod control - a craft that is often ignored in the crappie fishing world.
- [Crappie Boom Times in the North Country, by Brent Frazee](https://crappienow.com/crappie-boom-times-in-the-north-country-by-brent-frazee/) - The next time you’re in Minnesota and the walleyes, northern pike or smallmouth bass aren’t hitting, downsize your offerings and fish for crappies.
- [Don’t Forget the Beetlespin - Spinnerbaits for Crappie, by Ed Mashburn](https://crappienow.com/dont-forget-the-beetlespin-spinnerbaits-for-crappie-by-ed-mashburn/) - Spinnerbaits for crappie are not a new technique but they are still very effective. Ed Mashburn discusses 3 different types, as well as their problems.
- [Plan a Crappie Vacation at Diamond Lakes, by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/plan-a-crappie-vacation-at-diamond-lakes-by-keith-sutton/) - The four “Diamond Lakes”—Catherine, Hamilton, Ouachita, and DeGray—give Hot Springs, AR its sparkle. If you're an angler planning a trip, here is your guide.
- [CN How To Magnet Organizer April 2024](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-magnet-organizer-april-2024/) - Crappie Dan talks about using the Magnalure, a magnet organizer, attached to his double seat to keep up with his jigs.
- [CN How To Replace Line April 2024](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-replace-line-april-2024/) - Want to keep your line fresh to avoid losing fish to line breaks? Check out this tip from professional angler, Crappie Dan, on how to replace line!
- [Crappie Basics: Power Trolling, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-power-trolling-by-tim-huffman/) - Les Smith power trolling rig is outfitted with a 36-volt Minn Kota that can handle long hours of high-speed trolling for crappie. Crappie Basics: Power Trolling by Tim Huffman Power trolling resembles slow trolling or spider rigging, except speeds are much faster and usually the baits are bigger. It uses 14-18-foot poles to push crankbaits,
- [The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-by-larry-whiteley-11/) - WHAT WILL YOU LEAVE BEHIND YOU WHEN YOU GO? I was driving to the lake to meet a friend to go crappie fishing. A song called Three Wooden Crosses came on the radio. It describes four passengers riding on a bus in the dark of night on the way to their destination. There was a
- [Navigating the Challenge of Selecting Sonar, by Steve McCadams](https://crappienow.com/navigating-the-challenge-of-selecting-sonar-by-steve-mccadams/) - There are scores of good sonar units on the market and technology keeps changing rapidly. Do a little homework and soon you’ll be bridging the gaps.
- [Forward-Facing Sonar Survey Follow-up, by Richard Simms](https://crappienow.com/forward-facing-sonar-survey-follow-up-by-richard-simms/) - Editor Richard Simms conducted his a survey on the spread of FFS. More than 500 people took the survey & nearly HALF indicated they own forward-facing sonar.
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- [Muddy Water Won’t Stop Your Crappie-Catching, by Ron Wong](https://crappienow.com/muddy-water-wont-stop-your-crappie-catching-by-ron-wong/) - Don’t let those heavy rains and muddy water scare you off the lake. Crappie can be caught in dirty water. Just check out these tips from Ron Wong!
- [Choosing the Right Jig Tail & Blade, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/choosing-the-right-jig-tail-blade-by-tim-huffman/) - No one jig is perfect for every situation. The following is a guideline to plastic tail actions and how to choose them. Plus a bonus section on choosing blades!
- [Beating the Bushes, by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/beating-the-bushes-by-keith-sutton/) - Beating the bushes can be daunting, to say the least. But where there’s a will, there’s a way, and the way might be simpler than you think. Try these tips!
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- [Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks, by Keith Lusher](https://crappienow.com/teaching-old-dogs-new-tricks-by-keith-lusher/) - For Jim Bates of Lacombe, LA, the challenge of learning new tricks came at the age of 66 when he was introduced to crappie fishing. Read the full story here!
- [Lure of the Month: Z-Man Micro Finesse LarvaZ, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-z-man-micro-finesse-larvaz-by-terry-madewell/) - An excellent crappie lure mimicking an invertebrate is the Z-Man Micro Finesse LarvaZ. It is a proven crappie-producer & that’s why it's the Lure of the Month.
- [Go to Sleep and Save Power, by Brad Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/go-to-sleep-and-save-power-by-brad-wiegmann/) - Garmin's home screen allow an angler to put the unit in sleep mode to conserve power. (Photo: Brad Wiegmann) Go to Sleep and Save Power by Brad Wiegmann One of the most underutilized modes anglers use on their electronics is the “Sleep/Standby Mode.” In today’s world of multiple power-draining units on the front deck
- [Crappie Basics: Huffman Releases New Crappie Fishing Book, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-huffman-releases-new-crappie-fishing-book-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - Tim Huffman’s has released a new crappie fishing book. It includes techniques specifically for folks who use FFS and those who don’t.
- [How Fast Do Crappie Grow? by Steve McCadams](https://crappienow.com/how-fast-do-crappie-grow-by-steve-mccadams/) - When talking crappie, the great debate about how fast crappie grow comes up. It is a good question. However, there is not an answer that applies to every lake.
- [CN March 2024 FFS How to Mount Transducers](https://crappienow.com/cn-march-2024-ffs-how-to-mount-transducers/) - Crappie Dan talks about how he mounts his transducers with forward-facing sonar and where he mounts them on his boat.
- [CN March 2024 How To On Fishing Forward Facing Sonar](https://crappienow.com/cn-march-2024-how-to-on-fishing-forward-facing-sonar/) - Crappie Dan talks about how he fishes with forward facing sonar and what rod holders he uses.
- [Product Buzz, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-by-tim-huffman-3/) - Live Roamer’R, by Bobby Garland The Live Roam’R was designed to target roaming crappie while using forward-facing sonar, although it will work with other techniques, too. Its 1.75-inch size is a perfect size for scoping. A realistic minnow imitation look makes it good for muddy, stained and clear waters. A good action is important,
- [The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-by-larry-whiteley-10/) - Nature sounds soothe our souls. Researchers have proven that the sounds are good for our minds and body. Read what all Larry Whiteley has to say.
- [Huffman Officially Inducted into Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame](https://crappienow.com/huffman-officially-inducted-into-fresh-water-fishing-hall-of-fame/) - Tim Huffman, CrappieNOW co-founder and senior writer, was inducted into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame on February 3, 2024, in Caruthersville, Missouri.
- [Kansas State Record White Crappie Revoked, by Richard Simms](https://crappienow.com/kansas-state-record-white-crappie-revoked-by-richard-simms/) - Nadia Marji, KDWP Chief of Public Affairs, confirmed that the previous Kansas State record white crappie (4.02 lbs.), caught in 1964, has been restored.
- [Destination: Caddo Lake Crappie, by Keith Lusher](https://crappienow.com/destination-caddo-lake-crappie-by-keith-lusher/) - It’s been said by some that there isn’t another body of water that comes close to comparing to Caddo Lake. Not convinced? Read to find out why!
- [CN How To Gamma Frog Hair Corks Feb 2024](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-gamma-frog-hair-corks-feb-2024/) - Crappie Dan talks about Gamma Frog Hair Bobbers in this video. Check it out and subscribe to CrappieNOW on YouTube so you don't miss a thing!
- [CN How To Crappie Scents Feb 2024](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-crappie-scents-feb-2024/) - Crappie Dan talks about using crappie scents on jigs. Check out the full video and subscribe to CrappieNOW on YouTube so you don't miss a thing!
- [The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-by-larry-whiteley-9/) - In the February 2024 edition of CrappieNOW, Larry Whiteley describes how he utilized a winter day to prepare for spring crappie fishing.
- [Crappie Basics: Cold Weather Tips from Bobby Garland, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-cold-weather-tips-from-bobby-garland-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - If you put away your crappie fishing gear when the weather gets cold, you’re missing great fish-catching opportunities. Here are tips from Bobby Garland!
- [Tune Up Your Tackle, by Steve McCadams](https://crappienow.com/tune-up-your-tackle-by-steve-mccadams/) - When winter winds howl and temps fall below normal, cabin fever spreads among the ranks of crappie fishermen. It's the perfect time to tune up your tackle!
- [Lure of the Month: The Minnow Mind’R, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-the-minnow-mindr-by-terry-madewell/) - The Minnow Mind’R is similar in design to the Bobby Garland brand’s popular Slab Slay’R series, but it’s an in-between size AND offers a split tail.
- [Rod Holder Basics, A Critical Detail, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/rod-holder-basics-a-critical-detail-by-tim-huffman/) - In this video from CrappieNOW Editor Richard Simms, he demonstrates exactly how he has positioned his Driftmaster rod holders for longline trolling.
- [Fishing Prespawn, The Devil is in the Details, by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/fishing-prespawn-the-devil-is-in-the-details-by-keith-sutton/) - During prespawn, pay attention to subtle variations—variations in water and weather conditions, variations in locale, and variations in your presentations.
- [Berkley Beefing Up on the Crappie Market, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/berkley-beefing-up-on-the-crappie-market-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - A new Berkley lure called Power® Switch, comes in sizes from 5 inches, down to 1.75 inches. Berkley hopes crappie anglers will catch on to the smaller options.
- [Pro Angler David Walker Shares Wintertime Crappie Tips, by Cory Schmidt](https://crappienow.com/pro-angler-david-walker-shares-wintertime-crappie-tips-by-cory-schmidt/) - David Walker has earned more than $2 million as a professional bass fisherman. But he looks forward to his off-season when he can get back to catching crappie.
- [CN Jan 2024 Winter Time Baits](https://crappienow.com/cn-jan-2024-winter-time-baits/) - Crappie Dan talks about his favorite winter time baits and colors for crappie fishing. Check out the full video and subscribe to CrappieNOW on YouTube!
- [CN Jan 2024 Wiring your boat](https://crappienow.com/cn-jan-2024-wiring-your-boat/) - Crappie Dan explains the process behind wiring your boat. Check out the full video and subscribe to CrappieNOW on YouTube!
- [Product Buzz, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-by-tim-huffman-2/) - What's new in the product buzz? CrappieNOW Senior Writer, Tim Huffman, gives a rundown on some of the latest products to keep an eye on.
- [Lure of the Month: Spangle Tinsel Jig, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-spangle-tinsel-jig-by-terry-madewell/) - The shimmer and glow of the tinsel tail is designed to catch the fish’s attention, making the 6th Sense Spangle Tinsel Jig the January 2024 Lure of the Month.
- [The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-by-larry-whiteley-8/) - "If the good Lord is willing, we will be crappie fishing again on New Year’s Day 2025. We are crazy, & we are the Winter Warriors." - Larry W., Great Outdoors
- [Crappie Basics: Read the Current, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-read-the-current-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - CrappieNOW Editor Richard Simms uses a drone to capture some awesome crappie-catching action and shares with you some tips on finding crappie in the current.
- [Crappie Basics: Black vs White, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-black-vs-white-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - Coloration is actually one of the least effective ways to distinguish black vs white crappie. However, Samuel Eddy says that isn't the only way! Read more.
- [Cold Crappie Warm Your Heart, by Steve McCadams](https://crappienow.com/cold-crappie-warm-your-heart-by-steve-mccadams/) - Nothing chases away the cold like a hot fishing spot. A bent rod from cold crappie will indeed warm the cockles of your heart - even in the dead of winter.
- [From Hatchery to Hook, by Keith Lusher](https://crappienow.com/from-hatchery-to-hook-by-keith-lusher/) - While shiners can be a challenge to keep alive, it certainly has helped me to know exactly what it takes to get a shiner from the hatchery to the hook.
- [Destination: Bemidji, MN, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/destination-bemidji-mn-by-tim-huffman/) - Scott MacKenthun is a CrappieNOW contributor and a Minnesota fisheries biologist. He understands better than most the lure of catching Minnesota crappie under ice. (Photo: Richard Simms) Destination: Bemidji, MN by Tim Huffman If you’re looking for an adventure to the far north - the land of wolves, northern lights, national forests and
- [Lure of the Month: Baby BallerZ](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-9/) - The Z-Man Baby BallerZ offers lifelike action and versatility, excelling in multiple crappie-fishing techniques like drop shot rigs and dock shooting.
- [CN Tip of the Month - Crappie Baits for December fishing](https://crappienow.com/cn-tip-of-the-month-crappie-baits-for-december-fishing/) - Crappie Dan talks about what baits he uses when fishing cold waters in December. Watch the full video here or search for CrappieNOW on YouTube!
- [CN - Tip of the Month - December Fishing for Crappie](https://crappienow.com/cn-tip-of-the-month-december-fishing-for-crappie/) - Crappie Dan shares top tips for December fishing, revealing strategies to catch big crappie during the chilly winter months. Watch the full video here!
- [Lure of the Month: Eye Hole Jig, by Terry Madewell](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-eye-hole-jig-by-terry-madewell/) - Crappie Magnet's Eye Hole Jig combines scent-holding design, versatile jighead shapes, and customizable profiles, creating the ultimate crappie-catching tool.
- [The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-by-larry-whiteley-7/) - A Christmas Eve crappie fishing adventure takes an unexpected turn with St. Nick and Jesus, reminding us of the true spirit of Christmas. Read it here!
- [16 States Represented on CrappieNOW Find-a-Guide Page, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/16-states-represented-on-crappienow-find-a-guide-page-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - Discover expert crappie fishing guides with our free Find-a-Guide section, updated regularly to help you plan your next fishing adventure.
- [Crappie Basics: Winter Float & Fly, by Richard Simms, CrappieNOW Editor](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-winter-float-fly-by-richard-simms-crappienow-editor/) - Learn the winter float & fly technique for crappie fishing in southern reservoirs, with tips from Alabama guide Lee Pitts on using light jigs and float setups.
- [Cold Days on Quiet Waters, by Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/cold-days-on-quiet-waters-by-keith-sutton/) - Brave the cold days on Lake Greeson for winter crappie fishing, where solitude and giant "barn door" crappie make every shiver worth it.
- [Breaking the Rules for More Crappie, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/breaking-the-rules-for-more-crappie-by-tim-huffman/) - Breaking the rules can lead to more crappie. Learn when to ignore common fishing advice for better success in challenging conditions.
- [Build Your Own Ace in the Hole, by Steve McCadams](https://crappienow.com/build-your-own-ace-in-the-hole-by-steve-mccadams/) - The goal behind building fish attractors is quite simple: to bring fish and fishermen closer together. Check out how to build your own ace in the hole!
- [A Guide to Hiring a Guide, by Brent Frazee](https://crappienow.com/a-guide-to-hiring-a-guide-by-brent-frazee/) - Veteran guide Steve Blake, the author, and his granddaughter, Caty Franklin, were all smiles after a successful trip on Truman Lake in Missouri. A Guide to Hiring a Guide by Brent Frazee Some of you have put your rods and reels away and closed the books on the 2023 fishing season. But it
- [CrappieNow Tribute to Brian Sowers](https://crappienow.com/crappienow-tribute-to-brian-sowers/) - A heartfelt video tribute to Brian Sowers, honoring his contributions to crappie fishing and his lasting impact on the crappie tournament community.
- [Brush Pile Crappie](https://crappienow.com/brush-pile-crappie/) - Learn how to build a crappie brush pile, from simple to elaborate, and enhance your fishing experience by creating effective fish attractors in local lakes.
- [Product Buzz](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-5/) - Check out the product buzz on the Eye Hole Jig, B'n'M Poles, and Cornfield Fishing Gear for top-notch crappie fishing gear!
- [CN Tip of the Month-Split Shot](https://crappienow.com/cn-tip-of-the-month-split-shot/) - Crappie Dan shares expert tips on using split shot weights for crappie fishing, enhancing your tackle setup for better success on the water.
- [CN Tip of the Month-Cold Water Fishing](https://crappienow.com/cn-tip-of-the-month-cold-water-fishing/) - Crappie Dan shares valuable tips for cold water fishing, offering expert advice on how to catch crappie during chilly conditions. Subscribe on YouTube!
- [Crappie Basics: Fishing in the Rain](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-fishing-in-the-rain/) - CrappieNOW Editor Richard Simms and Capt. Scott Lillie proves that fishing in the rain can be the key to great catches, even on foul weather days.
- [Mr. Crappie Joins Texas Hall of Fame](https://crappienow.com/mr-crappie-joins-texas-hall-of-fame/) - Mr. Crappie, Wally Marshall, is inducted into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Center Hall of Fame for his impact as an angler, teacher, and gear designer.
- [Tim Huffman Legend Award x2](https://crappienow.com/tim-huffman-legend-award-x2/) - Tim Huffman, CrappieNOW co-founder, is inducted into the 2024 International Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame, earning his second "Legend" award.
- [Eliminate Crappie Fishing Mistakes](https://crappienow.com/eliminate-crappie-fishing-mistakes/) - Avoid common mistakes in crappie fishing with expert tips from Tim Huffman, including bait choices, noise control, and more to catch monster crappie!
- [Christmas Tree Crappie](https://crappienow.com/christmas-tree-crappie-2/) - Crappie anglers can spot Christmas tree crappie formations in winter, signaling the perfect time for catching fish in Louisiana's Tchefuncte River.
- [Santee Cooper Crappie](https://crappienow.com/santee-cooper-crappie/) - November is prime time for Santee Cooper crappie fishing with deep-water spots yielding slab catches in Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie.
- [CN How To With Crappie Dan and X-Tractor Lures](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-with-crappie-dan-and-x-tractor-lures/) - Crappie Dan talks about the Road Runner and the X-Tractor lures and how he uses them to catch more crappie. Watch the full video and subscribe on YouTube!
- [Don’t Spook Your Crappie](https://crappienow.com/dont-spook-your-crappie/) - Don't spook your crappie! Use a top-down approach in October, fishing above the school to catch aggressive fish first and extend the bite for longer success.
- [SpiderScoping Crappie](https://crappienow.com/spiderscoping-crappie/) - Steve Jeffers perfected "SpiderScoping," combining spider-rigging and live-imaging sonar to catch crappie in shallow water, even in challenging conditions.
- [The Reel Deal](https://crappienow.com/the-reel-deal-14/) - The Reel Deal: Chasing Swamp Monsters | Read about a thrilling Mississippi gator hunt capturing the excitement and anticipation of outdoor adventures.
- [Lure of the Month](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-8/) - Check out the October 2023 CrappieNOW Lure of the Month: the Live Roam'R from Bobby Garland! Read more about this highly realistic minnow imitation here.
- [Grenada, Mississippi Hidden Gems](https://crappienow.com/grenada-mississippi-hidden-gems/) - Explore Grenada, MS—a crappie fishing paradise with rich history, outdoor adventures, & hidden gems for the whole family to enjoy. Discover local charm & more.
- [Crappie Basics: Tungsten Crappie Jigs](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-tungsten-crappie-jigs/) - Northland’s Tungsten Crappie jig offers farther casting, faster drops, and greater sensitivity—perfect for panfish anglers seeking top performance
- [Crappie Basics: Electric Outboards](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-electric-outboards/) - Mercury’s new Avator 20e and 35e electric outboards offer enhanced power, extended range, and app connectivity for optimal boating performance.
- [Single Pole Crappie](https://crappienow.com/single-pole-crappie/) - Discover the thrill of single-pole crappie fishing with expert tips, gear, and techniques for feeling every bite without high-tech tools.
- [Pumpkin Month Panfish](https://crappienow.com/pumpkin-month-panfish/) - October crappie fishing offers stable weather, less crowd, and great catches as crappie move to shallower waters. Don’t miss this underrated fall opportunity!
- [CN Bobby Garland Mayfly Brad Chappell](https://crappienow.com/cn-bobby-garland-mayfly-brad-chappell/) - Brad Chappell shares tips on using Bobby Garland Mayfly baits to catch more crappie, revealing why this lure is his go-to choice for crappie fishing success.
- [CN Crappie Dan Road Runner Head](https://crappienow.com/cn-crappie-dan-road-runner-head/) - Crappie Dan shares his tips on using Road Runner lures, including the best techniques for pairing them with soft plastics for optimal crappie fishing results.
- [Shore Lunches](https://crappienow.com/shore-lunches/) - Experience the ultimate fishing trip with shore lunches — fresh fish cooked right by the water for unmatched flavor — with these recipes from Keith Sutton.
- [The Reel Deal](https://crappienow.com/the-reel-deal-13/) - September crappie fishing: warm days, cool nights, and active fish. A perfect time to catch big crappie and make unforgettable memories on the lake.
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-33/) - Experience the great outdoors this autumn as cooler days, vivid colors, and wildlife create a season that stirs the soul and refreshes the spirit.
- [Crappieholics](https://crappienow.com/crappieholics/) - Crappieholic anglers embrace quirky habits and superstitions to fill their coolers—discover how dedication leads to crappie fishing success.
- [Crappie Basics](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-13/) - Shooting September docks for crappie offers great shade and bait-rich spots—learn to find the 'sweet dock' for catching big numbers this fall.
- [Crappie Basics: National Crappie League](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-national-crappie-league/) - The National Crappie League promotes competitive fishing for newcomers—next event at Lake of the Ozarks, Sept 9, 2023, with $10,000 in prizes.
- [Best Crappie Line](https://crappienow.com/best-crappie-line/) - Explore the best crappie line options—mono, fluorocarbon, and braid—each ideal for different fishing techniques and conditions.
- [Destination: Grenada Lake](https://crappienow.com/destination-grenada-lake/) - Grenada Lake is a premier crappie fishing destination, known for its 3-pound slabs, abundant outdoor activities, and scenic camping areas.
- [B' n M' New 18 ft. Black Diamond Series Rod](https://crappienow.com/b-n-m-new-18-ft-black-diamond-series-rod/) - B'n'M's Jack Wells introduces the new 18ft Black Diamond Series Rod with counter balance weights in this video. Click to watch and find us on YouTube!
- [The Reel Deal](https://crappienow.com/the-reel-deal-12/) - Lindsey's shark fishing adventure in Biloxi was unforgettable, but for her, nothing beats the thrill of catching big slabs of crappie. Read "The Reel Deal!"
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-32/) - Cherish life's simple moments—time with loved ones, fishing, and enjoying the great outdoors. Make memories that add to your dash and leave a lasting impact.
- [Year-round Planer Boards](https://crappienow.com/year-round-planer-boards/) - Trolling for crappie with the right techniques and tools, like planer boards & diving weights, ensures consistent success year-round. Catch more with precision!
- [Crappie Expo 2023](https://crappienow.com/crappie-expo-2023/) - Join 25,000 fishing enthusiasts at Crappie Expo 2023 in Birmingham, AL! Experience the world’s largest crappie fry, top vendors, and the Mr. Crappie Classic.
- [Crappie Basics: New Hand Tied Jig](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-new-hand-tied-jig/) - The Mr. Crappie Shoo Shiner is a hand-tied jig perfect for crappie, bluegill, and perch. Available in 1/16 oz., 1/32 oz., and 1/64 oz. size.
- [Lure of the Month](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-6/) - The Crappie Tamer with a 1/16-ounce Roadrunner jighead is perfect for summer fishing, offering versatility and attracting crappie with sound, scent, and flash.
- [Summertime Live Imaging Sonar](https://crappienow.com/summertime-live-imaging-sonar/) - Learn how live imaging sonar (LIS) improves crappie fishing with expert tips on equipment, baits, and techniques for a faster catch.
- [ICAST 2023 “Best of Show”](https://crappienow.com/icast-2023-best-of-show/) - Discover the top products from ICAST 2023, featuring innovative fishing gear and exciting new releases for anglers of all levels.
- [Tricks for Catching More Summer Crappie](https://crappienow.com/tricks-for-catching-more-summer-crappie/) - Discover new techniques for summer crappie fishing with unconventional baits, presentations, and spots to catch slabs during hot-weather.
- [Dale Hollow Crappie](https://crappienow.com/dale-hollow-crappie/) - Clear water crappie fishing requires stealth and special techniques like slip corks and casting rigs. Experts share tips for success at Dale Hollow Lake.
- [Crappie Basics: Storing Line](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-storing-line/) - Crappie guide John Harrison shares a simple hack for storing line and keeping it from unraveling, using an item you likely already have in your boat.
- [Crappie Guide Tips](https://crappienow.com/crappie-guide-tips/) - Maximize your trip by hiring the right crappie guide, asking the right questions, and following their advice for a successful, fun fishing experience.
- [Bull Shoals](https://crappienow.com/bull-shoals/) - Discover Bull Shoals Lake, a hidden gem for trophy crappie fishing near Branson, MO. Expert tips for catching big crappie in spring await. Read more here!
- [Kentucky Lake Crappie Fishing](https://crappienow.com/kentucky-lake-crappie-fishing/) - Discover great crappie fishing at Paris Landing State Park on Kentucky Lake, a prime spot for anglers and family vacations with abundant fishing and amenities.
- [How to make Green Shiners](https://crappienow.com/how-to-make-green-shiners/) - John Guillot's experiment with Fire Dye creates green shiners, leading to a successful day of sac-a-lait fishing with vibrant, chartreuse-colored bait.
- [Lake Arthur Crappie](https://crappienow.com/lake-arthur-crappie/) - Lake Arthur, Pennsylvania, offers abundant crappie with expert techniques and top technology, making it a prime spot for anglers seeking big catches.
- [CN Panfish Kit with Ron and Crappie Dan](https://crappienow.com/cn-panfish-kit-with-ron-and-crappie-dan/) - Ron Stallings and Crappie Dan explore the TTI Blakemore Panfish Kit, sharing tips and insights for successful crappie fishing. Learn more here!
- [CN Bobby Garland Itty Bit](https://crappienow.com/cn-bobby-garland-itty-bit/) - Crappie Dan shares his insights on the Bobby Garland Itty Bit baits, a top choice for catching crappie. Watch the video and subscribe to CrappieNOW on YouTube!
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-31/) - Crappie fishing in the great outdoors offers solitude and reflection, with peaceful moments and the beauty of nature that make every catch memorable.
- [The Reel Deal](https://crappienow.com/the-reel-deal-11/) - Despite a rocky start, Lindsey Lucas and her dad made the most of their fishing trip with PICO crankbaits and B’n’M poles—another "Reel Deal" adventure!
- [Product Buzz](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-3/) - Check out the latest in fishing gear with our July 2023 Product Buzz—featuring new releases, field-tested items, and recommendations from seasoned fishermen!
- [Lake Washington Concerns](https://crappienow.com/lake-washington-concerns/) - The Lake Washington crappie population is declining, & Arkabutla is drained for dam repairs, significantly impacting fishing opportunities in North Mississippi.
- [Legends of the Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/legends-of-the-outdoors/) - CrappieNOW’s Tim Huffman is set to be inducted into the “Legends of the Outdoors” Hall of Fame, honoring his 33 years of crappie fishing contributions.
- [Lure of the Month](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-5/) - Capt. Scott Lillie’s go-to for summertime crappie fishing, the Boogie Shad 5, is a powerful crankbait that produces big slabs on the Tennessee River.
- [Jig Right, Catch More Crappie](https://crappienow.com/jig-right-catch-more-crappie/) - Learn 11 ways to work a crappie jig effectively, from jigging and shaking to using a bobber jerk, to entice those elusive fish and improve your catch rate.
- [Crappie Dan Talks About Gamma Line](https://crappienow.com/crappie-dan-talks-about-gamma-line/) - Crappie Dan shares his full review of Gamma Line, detailing its performance and benefits for crappie fishing in this expert rundown for CrappieNOW.
- [Ron Stallings & Crappie Dan Discuss Fun Fishing in the Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/ron-stalling-crappie-dan-discuss-fun-fishing-in-the-outdoors/) - Ron Stallings and Crappie Dan talk about family-friendly fishing tips and fun for all ages in this insightful discussion.
- [The Reel Deal](https://crappienow.com/the-reel-deal-10/) - Join Lindsey Lucas in "The Reel Deal" as she shares crappie fishing tips for June, from gear to bait and finding cooler water for better catches.
- [Hand-tied Crappie Jigs](https://crappienow.com/hand-tied-crappie-jigs/) - Learn how to create your own hand-tied crappie jigs with this DIY guide. Craft custom lures for crappie fishing & add a personal touch to your tackle box.
- [Lure of the Month](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-4/) - Discover the Micro Shad FryZ, a durable crappie lure that lasts longer and catches more fish. Terry Madewell highlights its appeal and toughness for anglers.
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-30/) - Celebrate Father's Day in the great outdoors with fishing, family, and memories that last. A heartwarming story of a special day spent crappie fishing.
- [Crappie Basics: Catch Crappie in June](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-catch-crappie-in-june/) - June is a hidden gem for crappie fishing. Steve McCadams shares tips on vertical fishing and catching big crappie in Kentucky Lake's prime spots.
- [Crappie Basics: Minnow Buckets](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-minnow-buckets/) - Yeti coolers cost hundreds of dollars, but professional crappie anglers Steve Coleman and Ronnie Capps spare no expense in keeping their live minnows lively. You probably don’t have to spend that much, but good bait management can mean more crappie on your stringer or in your livewell. (Photo: Richard Simms) Crappie Basics: Best Bait
- [Don’t Forget Minnows](https://crappienow.com/dont-forget-minnows/) - Discover tips and techniques for keeping minnows lively and productive in crappie fishing, from ultralight rigs to double-hook setups.
- [Best Crankbait Colors](https://crappienow.com/best-crankbait-colors/) - Explore the best crankbait colors for crappie trolling with PICO Lures' wide selection of vibrant patterns for every fishing condition and location.
- [Bait-Pop Hires](https://crappienow.com/bait-pop-hires/) - Bait-Pop enhances bait visibility for live-imaging sonar users. Meet Tommy Akin and Ryan Fisher, the new team leading PR and marketing efforts.
- [Crappie on the Fly](https://crappienow.com/crappie-on-the-fly/) - Discover the thrill of fly fishing for crappies in shallow waters with effective techniques and patterns that target these fish in spring and beyond.
- [The Reel Deal](https://crappienow.com/the-reel-deal-9/) - Join the excitement of the Big Mama Crappie/Bass Tournament in 'The Reel Deal' as family, fun, and big fish create unforgettable memories for a great cause.
- [Product Buzz](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz-2/) - Discover top new crappie fishing gear like Bait-Pop and Sniping Braid by Set the Hook LLC to boost your catch rate and enhance your fishing experience.
- [Professional Crappie Anglers United](https://crappienow.com/professional-crappie-anglers-united/) - Professional Crappie Anglers United is uniting anglers to grow the sport, offering career opportunities, discounts, and a new ranking system. Join for $50/year.
- [Lure of the Month](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-3/) - Mayfly by Bobby Garland: A realistic crappie lure with lifelike details, offering year-round effectiveness and boosting anglers' confidence on the water.
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-29/) - Joe, known as Fish, enjoys timeless moments in the great outdoors, reflecting on life and cherishing the simplicity of fishing in nature's beauty.
- [Filet Your Catch](https://crappienow.com/filet-your-catch/) - Learn to filet your catch like a pro with Dickey Porter’s tips—perfect crappie filets ready for the pan in under a minute!
- [New Kansas State Record](https://crappienow.com/new-kansas-state-record/) - Congrats to Bobby Parkhurst for catching Kansas' new state record white crappie—4.07 lbs, breaking a nearly 60-year-old record at Pottawatomie Lake!
- [Fish the Moon](https://crappienow.com/fish-the-moon/) - Explore sac-a-lait fishing at Bayou Lacombe, LA. Learn how to overcome the full moon theory and catch crappie in stunning swamp scenery
- [Bring Out the Bandits](https://crappienow.com/bring-out-the-bandits/) - Break out Bandits for crappie! Discover expert trolling tips from Joe Bragg and Brad Chappell to land big crappies with Bandit crankbaits all summer long.
- [One of the Best Crappie Fishing Lakes: #8 Barnett Reservoir](https://crappienow.com/one-of-the-best-crappie-fishing-lakes-8-barnett-reservoir/) - Dan Dannenmueller highlights Barnett Reservoir, ranked a top 10 crappie lake by CrappieNOW Magazine. Discover why it’s a prime destination for crappie fishing.
- [Choosing the Right Blade](https://crappienow.com/choosing-the-right-blade/) - Ron Stallings explains how to choose the right blade jigs for still water and current to catch more fish. Learn more in this month's issue of CrappieNOW!
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-28/) - Enjoy the great outdoors with crappie fishing and foraging for morel mushrooms. Learn where to find them and create a delicious meal in nature's bounty.
- [The Reel Deal](https://crappienow.com/the-reel-deal-8/) - Reel Deal: Flashback to winter crappie fishing with Lindsey Lucas. Discover tips & memories from a first-time cold weather fishing trip at Lake of The Ozarks.
- [Wonders of Wildlife](https://crappienow.com/wonders-of-wildlife/) - Explore the Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield, MO, with life-sized replicas of yellowfin tuna, elephants, and more in immersive wildlife exhibits.
- [World Records Just for Kids](https://crappienow.com/world-records-just-for-kids/) - IGFA introduces a new World Records category for junior anglers (16 & under) to set fishing records while promoting conservation through catch-and-release.
- [High Water Sac-a-lait](https://crappienow.com/high-water-sac-a-lait/) - The Tchefuncte River in South Louisiana is producing bumper crops of sac-a-lait, with quality slabs and a promising future for anglers.
- [Lure of the Month](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month-2/) - The Guppy Gobbler, April's Lure of the Month, offers versatile profiles and actions for crappie fishing, adapting to daily changes in crappie behavior.
- [Wading for Slabs](https://crappienow.com/wading-for-slabs-2/) - Wading is the perfect tactic for catching spooky, spawning crappie in shallow waters. Learn expert tips for a stealthy, successful fishing season.
- [Table Rock Lake](https://crappienow.com/table-rock-lake/) - Discover crappie fishing tips and secrets for success on Table Rock Lake, a top North American destination for anglers and families alike.
- [Slip Corks](https://crappienow.com/slip-corks/) - Discover the excitement of slip cork fishing for crappie, from setup to techniques, with tips for using minnows or jigs for better action and bites.
- [Mom and Pop Jig Companies](https://crappienow.com/mom-and-pop-jig-companies/) - Discover the passion and craftsmanship of mom and pop jig companies like Fearless Jigs, RD’s Jigs, and Rockhill Jigs—small businesses, big crappie results!
- [Does Color Matter](https://crappienow.com/does-color-matter/) - Does lure color matter in crappie fishing? Discover how water clarity, depth, and presentation influence bites. Expert insights by Richard Simms.
- [Economic Impact of Fishing](https://crappienow.com/economic-impact-of-fishing/) - Discover the economic impact of fishing in your state or district with ASA and Southwick Associates’ infographics and the Sportfishing in America report.
- [Major Merger](https://crappienow.com/major-merger/) - Crappie Magnet's merger with Eye Hole Jig brings innovative crappie fishing products. New designs launch March 2023. Sign up for updates today!
- [Lure of the Month](https://crappienow.com/lure-of-the-month/) - Discover March's "Lure of the Month" – the legendary Road Runner! Learn its history, features, and tips to catch more crappie with this versatile classic.
- [The Reel Deal](https://crappienow.com/the-reel-deal-7/) - Lindsey Lucas' first ice fishing adventure with her family in Minnesota, hosted by Hank Kohler, in "The Reel Deal: Snow Dogging for Minnesota Slabs."
- [Product Buzz](https://crappienow.com/product-buzz/) - Check out the latest in fishing gear with Product Buzz: Slider Grubs, Mud Bug jigs, Weedless Jig Heads, and Capps & Coleman Minnow Rigs.
- [Planer Board Crappie](https://crappienow.com/planer-board-crappie-2/) - Corey Thomas explains how using a planer board helps prevent spooking fish and improves trolling success, especially in Dale Hollow Lake's clear waters.
- [Join NPAA](https://crappienow.com/join-npaa/) - Join NPAA to grow your fishing career! CrappieNOW readers get 10% off Pro memberships. Use promo code "CNOW23" by April 16, 2023.
- [American Crappie Trail](https://crappienow.com/american-crappie-trail-2/) - The American Crappie Trail revolutionizes crappie tournaments with real-time weigh-ins, catch-and-release, and lower entry fees. Join the action!
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-27/) - Say goodbye to winter and embrace the great outdoors! Spring brings fishing, hunting, hiking, and naturally organic adventures for body, mind, and soul.
- [Cane Poles Still Work](https://crappienow.com/cane-poles-still-work/) - Rediscover the charm of using cane poles when fishing for crappie—perfect for nostalgic anglers and modern-day precision fishing in tight spots and reeds.
- [Best Crappie Lakes 2023](https://crappienow.com/best-crappie-lakes-2023/) - Explore the best crappie lakes of 2023, from Grenada Lake’s record-breaking slabs to Lake Fork’s dream catches. Plan your ultimate fishing trip now!
- [Try a Spinner](https://crappienow.com/try-a-spinner/) - On this particular day Capt. Brannon Kirby felt sure that switching from a basic jig head to spinner triggered the crappie to bite. Read more here!
- [Hot Products](https://crappienow.com/hot-products-4/) - Looking for new hot products in the crappie industry? Tim Huffman shares information about Off Shore Tackle Planer Boards and Team Crappie Cam-Action Hooks.
- [Cast & Blast](https://crappienow.com/cast-blast/) - Lots of hardcore crappie fisherman are also hardcore hunters. A winter visit to the Mississippi Delta can put folks smackdab in the best of both worlds.
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-26/) - "Thirty days hath September, April, June, & November. All the rest have 31 except February. It has 80." Read Whiteley's "Great Outdoors: 80 Days of February."
- [Hot Pot Crappie Chowder](https://crappienow.com/vernons-recipes-13-hot-pot-crappie-chowder/) - Looking for a new pressure cooker recipe to try? In his final CrappieNOW recipe, Vernon Summerlin brings us Hot Pot Crappie Chowder. Give it a go!
- [Tips to Catch February Crappie](https://crappienow.com/the-reel-deal-6/) - February can be one of the best times to go fishing for some big slabs. Lindsey Lucas offers quick tips for how to catch February Crappie in "The Reel Deal."
- [When to Use the Team Crappie Crappie Tamer](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-crappie-tamer/) - If you vertical jig for crappie, then you should add the Team Crappie Crappie Tamer to your arsenal. Crappie Dan explains how its features result in more fish.
- [How To Slip Cork](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-slip-cork/) - Having trouble reeling in finicky crappie? If you have exhausted all other methods, give corking a try! Crappie Dan explains how to slip cork and his setup.
- [New Partnership Means New Products](https://crappienow.com/a-new-partnership-sparks-innovation-in-the-crappie-fishing-industry/) - Crappie Magnet has partnered with Eye Hole Jig to bring new products to the crappie fishing world. To learn more about this merger, read the full release here!
- [Ultra Ultralight](https://crappienow.com/ultra-ultralight/) - Discover ultra ultralight techniques for winter crappie fishing. Tips, gear, and tactics for cold-weather success at Lake Jacomo and beyond.
- [Learning from the Past](https://crappienow.com/learning-from-the-past/) - Learning from the past: Red Lake’s crappie boom reveals how unique circumstances transformed a walleye fishery into an angler's paradise.
- [Catching Cold Water Crappie](https://crappienow.com/catching-cold-water-crappie/) - Cold water crappie fishing tips: Master spider rigging & Live Scoping for big slabs this winter. Perfect techniques for anglers of all skill levels.
- [Questions NOT to Ask a Guide](https://crappienow.com/questions-not-to-ask-a-guide/) - Crappie basics: Questions not to ask crappie fishing guides, like catch guarantees or timing advice, for smoother trips and better fishing experiences.
- [Winter Bluffs](https://crappienow.com/winter-bluffs/) - Catch winter crappie with slip bobbers! Learn how Kyle Lasater uses this technique to fish deep-water winter bluffs on Bull Shoals Lake in February.
- [Choosing Your First Tackle Box](https://crappienow.com/choosing-your-first-tackle-box/) - Pack the ultimate crappie tackle box! Keith Sutton shares tips on essential gear, from jigs to bobbers, to make every fishing trip a success
- [Grizzly Jigs](https://crappienow.com/grizzly-jigs/) - Learn from Tim Huffman how to build your own crappie kits with Grizzly Jigs and essential gear for a successful fishing adventure.
- [B'n'M 75 Series Combo](https://crappienow.com/bnm-75-series-combo/) - The 75 Series Combo is a 7.5ft pole with extreme strength, sensitivity, and castability. Features gold alloy guides and a Genuine Portuguese cork handle.
- [Crappie Tips](https://crappienow.com/crappie-tips/) - Get expert crappie tips on downsize baits, finesse techniques, and live-imaging sonar for better fishing this season.
- [The Reel Deal](https://crappienow.com/the-reel-deal-5/) - Lindsey shares her experience at the Surdyke Yamaha Fall Crappie Tournament in "The Reel Deal": pretty nails, flipping bails, & making memories on the water.
- [Vernon’s Recipes](https://crappienow.com/vernons-recipes-12/) - Try Vernon’s recipes for delicious crappie tacos with crispy fish fingers, tartar sauce, and brown sugar onions, all topped with fresh cabbage and lime.
- [National Crappie League (NCL)](https://crappienow.com/national-crappie-league-ncl/) - The National Crappie League offers fair competition for anglers of all levels with guaranteed paybacks and opportunities to compete in national championships.
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-24/) - Start the new year in the great outdoors with a quiet campfire, reflecting on the past and planning future adventures amidst nature's beauty.
- [Old Technology Still Works](https://crappienow.com/old-technology-still-works/) - Old technology tips for anglers: using GPS, triangulation, and clever marking to find prime crappie spots without expensive electronics.
- [Which Line Should I Use?](https://crappienow.com/which-line-should-i-use/) - John Godwin, star of Duck Dynasty, shares expert advice on choosing the best fishing line — monofilament, braided, or fluorocarbon — for crappie fishing.
- [Spooning with Crappie](https://crappienow.com/spooning-with-crappie/) - Spoon fishing, or spooning, is a great method for crappie, especially in winter. Learn tips on using spoons to catch crappie in various conditions.
- [Charlie 22 Outdoors & Table Rock Crappie](https://crappienow.com/table-rock-crappie/) - Far too many veterans succumb to the battle with PTSD. Read about how Charlie 22 Outdoors helps combat veteran suicide through free events & more.
- [Deer Season Crappie](https://crappienow.com/22975/) - Deer hunting is in full-swing and crappie have gone into fall feeding. Here is how sportsmen choose and how deer season crappie have similar strategies.
- [Lindsey Lucas Receives Toyota “Let’s Go Places” Scholarship](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-12/) - CrappieNOW is proud to share that Reel Deal Columnist, Lindsey (15) was one of three recipients of the Toyota “Let’s Go Places” Scholarship. Learn more here!
- [Team Jeffries Win Mr. Crappie Invitational](https://crappienow.com/crappie-expo-invitational/) - Team Jeffries won the richest crappie tournament ever held at the Wally Marshall Crappie Expo held in Branson, Missouri. Read more about their victory here!
- [Mobile Apps for Fishing](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-7/) - Anglers can make good use of their mobile devices with apps available for Android or iOS. Brad Wiegmann walks us through different mobile apps for fishing here.
- [Big Crappie Time of Year](https://crappienow.com/big-crappie-time-of-year/) - November can produce outstanding fishing, especially for fishermen who like to troll. Read Brent Frazee's late fall crappie fishing tips for October-December.
- [Hot Products](https://crappienow.com/hot-products-3/) - Looking for the latest and greatest products in the crappie industry? Tim Huffman talks about Crappie Magnet Slab Bites, Thill Crappie Cork and more!
- [Merry Christmas Crappie](https://crappienow.com/merry-christmas-crappie/) - We asked some well-known anglers and outdoorsmen about their Christmas memories, along with their favorite winter crappie tips. | Merry Christmas Crappie!
- [Crappie Chronicles](https://crappienow.com/crappie-chronicles/) - With an instructional look at both methods, anglers can learn from “The Crappie Chronicles” team how to find and catch big crappies. Get the inside scoop here
- [Ice Fishing Gear: Stay Warm & Comfortable!](https://crappienow.com/stay-warm-comfortable/) - Ice fishing is supposed to be fun, but if you are freezing, the fun is hard to find. Ken Perrotte gives his recommendations for ice fishing gear here.
- [Crappie Thrive in Coosa River Reservoirs](https://crappienow.com/crappie-thrive-in-coosa-river-reservoirs/) - If you want to take a break from the deer stand and catch crappie on Weiss or Neely Henry reservoirs, Lee Pitts is your man. Check out his Coosa River tips!
- [Time to Update Your Boat's Wiring System](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-8/) - It is likely that your boat's wiring system is inadequate to supply clean, reliable power to your electronics. Read your options for upgrading your system here
- [Free Online Crappie Fishing Lessons](https://crappienow.com/free-online-crappie-fishing-lessons/) - Matt Xenos has created a series which will include something that will help you put more crappie in the livewell! | Online Crappie Fishing Lessons
- [Longline Trolling for Crappie](https://crappienow.com/23120/) - Need a good reason to start longline trolling for crappie? If the water isn't frozen, Richard Simms says it's never too early! Watch how he does it here.
- [Christmas Like It Used To Be](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-25/) - In this crazy world we live in today, we need the outdoors, and we need Christmas like it used to be. Read more of Larry Whiteley's "The Great Outdoors" here!
- [Different Types of Crappie](https://crappienow.com/the-reel-deal-4/) - Do you know how to tell the different types of crappie apart? Lindsey Lucas explains how to tell black, white, and magnolia crappie apart.
- [Crappie Dumplings: Holiday Crappie Recipes](https://crappienow.com/vernons-recipes-12-crappie-dumplings/) - It's the holiday season! If you're looking for a new recipe to serve your guests, check out Vernon's recipes for crappie dumplings, jalapeño wontons, and more!
- [Close Up Look at the Bobby Garland Mayfly](https://crappienow.com/cf-how-to-about-bobby-garland-mayfly/) - If you're interested in the crappie fishing industry, you've heard of the Bobby Garland Mayfly. Crappie Dan gives us the inside scoop on this new bait here!
- [How To Use A New Garmin Device](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-use-a-new-garmin-device/) - Crappie Dan is at the Crappie Expo 2022 and shares his tips for how to use a new Garmin device!
- [The Reel Deal](https://crappienow.com/the-reel-deal-3/) - Lindsey Lucas may only be 15, but she sure has some stories to tell. Read her action-packed recollection of "The One That Got Away," here!
- [Garmin Mapping](https://crappienow.com/garmin-mapping/) - The latest edition of Garmin mapping has just been released. Want all the details? Crappie Dan gives an overview in this video!
- [Saying Grace](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-saying-grace/) - Saying grace, whether you are a believer or not, acknowledges the people who brought food to your table. Read Larry Whiteley's take on saying grace here.
- [Table Rock Crappie Fishing Tip](https://crappienow.com/table-rock-crappie-fishing-tip/) - Taking a trip out to the Ozark mountains in Missouri? Then you'll want to check out this video where Crappie Dan shares a few Table Rock crappie fishing tips!
- [Crappie with Parmesan Peanut Crust](https://crappienow.com/vernons-recipes-11/) - Vernon is back in the kitchen, and he's cooking up something good! Recipes for Crappie with Parmesan Crust, spicy tartar sauce, and onion soup.
- [Expert Tips from Crappie Kirby](https://crappienow.com/expert-tips-from-crappie-kirby/) - Crappie Kirby, a top crappie guide, shares seasonal tips and tactics for successful fishing, using electronics to find big crappie on new lakes.
- [CN How To's Equipment Repair](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-tos-equipment-repair/) - Master essential equipment repair skills with CrappieNOW How-To's, keeping your fishing gear in top condition for reliable performance on every trip.
- [CN How To's Hook Bend and Clean](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-tos-hook-bend-and-clean/) - Learn the essentials of hook bending and cleaning techniques with CrappieNOW How-To's, ensuring your fishing gear is ready for a successful catch every time.
- [Kentucky Crappie Lakes](https://crappienow.com/kentucky-crappie-lakes/) - Explore Kentucky crappie lakes like Green River, where great numbers of fish make it a top destination for anglers seeking action-packed fishing trips.
- [Vernon’s Recipes](https://crappienow.com/vernons-recipes-10/) - Discover Vernon’s Recipes for Southern delights! From crispy jalapeño popcorn to fried okra & jalapeño crappie, spice up your meals with these creations!
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-october/) - Experience the Great Outdoors this autumn—crisp air, vibrant leaves, and outdoor adventures like fishing, hiking, and camping. Embrace nature’s magical season!
- [The Reel Deal](https://crappienow.com/22875/) - The Reel Deal: Lindsey Lucas shares how fishing and the great outdoors help balance school, stress, and her dreams of becoming an outdoor journalist.
- [Crappie Basics](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-11/) - Crappie Basics: Hunter Bland's viral GoPro video shows how boating safety gear saved lives during a 50+ mph accident, inspiring his mission for safety.
- [Crappie Basics](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-10/) - Discover 10 legit ways to make money fishing, from guiding to content creation—turn your passion into profit with actionable tips you can start today!
- [Exceptional Crappie Angler Series](https://crappienow.com/exceptional-crappie-angler-series-2/) - Jim Gronaw’s shoreline strategy and tailored presentations keep him catching crappies all season, featured in our Exceptional Crappie Angler Series.
- [Social Media Done Right](https://crappienow.com/social-media-done-right/) - Master social media with these dos and don’ts to create better content and avoid common pitfalls. Experts tell all in Jeff Samsel's latest CrappieNOW article!
- [How to Jiggle Your Jig](https://crappienow.com/how-to-jiggle-your-jig/) - Learn how to jiggle your jig with expert techniques like slow retrieves, pops, and the pull-away tease to catch more crappies.
- [Huffman Awarded for Achievements](https://crappienow.com/huffman-awarded-for-achievements/) - Tim Huffman, Senior Writer for CrappieNOW, receives the prestigious Wade Bourne Communicator of the Year award from the Legends of the Outdoors organization
- [Crappie Basics](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-9/) - Crappie basics: Z-Man introduces Micro Finesse lures with ElaZtech® for durable, soft, and effective baits that are perfect for catching crappie and panfish.
- [Crappie Basics](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-8/) - Crappie Basics: The 4th Annual Crappie Expo in Branson, Missouri, is expected to break records, with top brands, tournaments, and thousands of crappie anglers.
- [CN Sept Bobby Garland Seal Packages](https://crappienow.com/cn-sept-bobby-garland-seal-packages/) - Discover Bobby Garland's new Mayfly Series for 2022! Get all the details on this exciting bait designed to enhance crappie fishing.
- [CN Bobby Garland Scents](https://crappienow.com/cn-bobby-garland-scents/) - Discover Mayfly packed with Bobby Garland scents, designed to attract crappie and panfish with realistic features and irresistible micro-vibrations.
- [Talking to the Trees](https://crappienow.com/talking-to-the-trees/) - Standing among ancient cypress trees, fishing on timeless waters, and talking to the trees — uncover the secrets and beauty of these magical wetlands.
- [Exceptional Crappie Angler Series](https://crappienow.com/exceptional-crappie-angler-series/) - Exceptional Crappie Angler Series! Discover David Ohmer's crappie secrets on Sugar Lake. Learn baits, techniques, and why he loves kayak fishing.
- [Driftmaster Rod Holders](https://crappienow.com/driftmaster-rod-holders/) - Driftmaster Rod Holders Updates for 2022: Meeting the needs of all anglers with new models for every skill level. Learn more in Terry Madewell's latest!
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-23/) - Crappie are naturally organic—no antibiotics, growth hormones, or GMOs. Catching fish, hunting wild game, and foraging mushrooms is my way of shopping organic.
- [2022 ICAST CRAPPIE HIGHLIGHTS](https://crappienow.com/2022-icast-crappie-highlights/) - 2022 ICAST: New Crappie Fishing Tools—56 aisles of tackle from 560 vendors, featuring new rods from Lew’s, Pure Fishing, and KastKing, tailored for beginners.
- [Kentucky Lake Slabs](https://crappienow.com/kentucky-lake-slabs/) - Crappie fishing runs in cycles. Kentucky Lake saw a low period, but 2022 is a turnaround—good news for crappie fishermen. Learn more in Tim Huffman's latest.
- [The Reel Deal](https://crappienow.com/the-reel-deal-2/) - Summertime Crappie: The Reel Deal - Crankbaits catch crappie fever in the heat. Join Lindsey Lucas and her family for a day on the water.
- [Vernon’s Recipes](https://crappienow.com/vernons-recipes-9/) - Turmeric Crappie with Vernon's Recipes - A flavorful twist on crappie with turmeric, ideal for a healthy, tasty meal. Click for the full recipe!
- [Ceviche Crappie Salad & Watermelon Gazpacho](https://crappienow.com/vernons-recipes-ceviche-crappie-salad/) - Fresh Crappie Ceviche Salad by Vernon Summerlin – A tangy, zesty, and refreshing dish with citrus-cured crappie, perfect for summer dining.
- [Live imaging Sonar: Transitioning to a New Fishing Style](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-transitioning-to-live-imaging-sonar/) - Live imaging sonar has revolutionized crappie fishing. But some anglers have a difficult time adapting to the new style of fishing required. Read more here!
- [Team Crappie Kit for Any Water Situation](https://crappienow.com/team-crappie-kit-for-any-water-situation/) - The new 25-piece Team Crappie kit provides a light, medium and dark shade jig body to match any condition and fish mood. Click here to learn more!
- [Fan Casting for Locating & Catching Fish](https://crappienow.com/fan-casting-for-locating-catching-fish/) - Ron Stallings with TTI Blakemore explains a great technique for targeting crappie - fan casting. He also shares info on the new Road Runner Crappie X-Tractor.
- [Summer Crappie: Not Always Deep-Water Oriented](https://crappienow.com/summer-crappie-not-always-deep-water-oriented/) - Regardless of the location or the presentation, Koesters firmly believes that summer crappie can be caught in just a few feet of water - even all year!
- [Best Fish to Target: Crappie or Trout?](https://crappienow.com/best-fish-to-target-crappie-or-trout/) - Everyone has their own preference, but what species do you think is the best fish to target? Read more about Lindsey Lucas's trip trout fishing!
- [Oxbow Crappie Fishing](https://crappienow.com/oxbow-crappie-fishing/) - CrappieNOW writer Tim Huffman meets up with Crappie Dan to discuss his recent trip going oxbow crappie fishing on Jackson Lake in Alabama. Click to read more!
- [Hot-Weather Crappie](https://crappienow.com/hot-weather-crappie/) - There's plenty of opportunities to hook a summertime slab. Try out one of Sutton's tricks to increase your chances of catching a hot-weather crappie!
- [2D Sonar and CHIRP: Are They Still Needed?](https://crappienow.com/2d-sonar-and-chirp-wiegmann-5/) - Where do you stand in this debate? CrappieNOW writer Brad Wiegmann seems to think that the days of traditional 2D sonar or CHIRP isn't over yet! Read more here!
- [TTI Blakemore Making a Mark](https://crappienow.com/tti-blakemore-making-a-mark/) - A lure that catches more crappie but snags less on heavy cover… you’ve got to read this right now! Introducing the TTI Blakemore Crappie X-Factor
- [Future Angler Foundation](https://crappienow.com/future-angler-foundation-crappie-basics/) - Have you ever heard of the Future Angler Foundation? This may be the most important recreational fishing and boating organization you haven’t heard about...yet!
- [Four-Wheeling for Oxbow Crappie](https://crappienow.com/four-wheeling-for-oxbow-crappie/) - ATVs aren't just for hunting season! A small trailer hooked to your ATV provides access to isolated spots. You'll be four-wheeling for crappie in no time!
- [Kyler Beckmann](https://crappienow.com/kyler-beckmann/) - The road to ACT Angler of the Year was hard for Kyler Beckmann. Read more about his journey to winning this title and his top tips for fishing June-July here!
- [CN How to Slow Troll with Livescope](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-slow-troll-with-livescope/) - Join Crappie Dan as he shares his LiveScope rigging tips to pinpoint crappie while you slow troll and boost your fishing success! Check out the full video here.
- [CN How To Caps and Coleman Minnow Rig](https://crappienow.com/cn-how-to-caps-and-coleman-minnow-rig/) - Check out Crappie Dan talking about the B'n'M Caps and Coleman Minnow Rig.
- [Summer Crappie Tactics](https://crappienow.com/summer-crappie-tactics/) - Beat the heat with Mississippi-style summer crappie tactics! Learn to pull cranks, jigs, and master dock shooting for hot-weather fishing success!
- [Vernon’s Recipes](https://crappienow.com/vernons-recipes-8/) - Explore Vernon's recipes! From Wok-Upped Crappie to Poached Crappie, these easy and flavorful dishes are perfect for your next catch
- [Hot Products](https://crappienow.com/hot-products-2/) - Discover hot products in fishing! From Bobby Garland's Mayfly to HH Hurricane Howard Rods, find gear designed for better action and performance.
- [Award Winning CrappieNOW Writer](https://crappienow.com/award-winning-crappienow-writer/) - CrappieNOW writer Lindsey Lucas awarded the Lindsay Sale-Tinney Scholarship for her passion in outdoor writing and inspiring future generations.
- [Making Memories](https://crappienow.com/making-memories/) - Discover the joy of fishing and family at Lake of the Ozarks. Lindsey Lucas shares heartfelt memories and outdoor adventures in 'The Reel Deal.'
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-21/) - Explore the great outdoors! From hunting stats to frog-catching tips, this article celebrates nature, adventure, and the freedom to enjoy it all.
- [Family, Fishing, Food and Fun](https://crappienow.com/family-fishing-food-and-fun/) - Experience family, fishing, food, and fun in Elmore County, AL. From fishing to festivals, small-town charm to scenic waters—there's something for everyone!
- [Crappie Basics: 5 Tips for Summer Specs](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-5-tips-for-summer-specs/) - Catch big slabs in the summer with these crappie basics — find brush, downsize, go deep, & fish at night. Read more from our friends at TakeMeFishing.org.
- [Conneaut Lake Crappie](https://crappienow.com/conneaut-lake-crappie/) - Catch big crappie on Conneaut Lake — tips from Darl Black on fishing brush, using light tackle, and handling the crowd in the summer heat.
- [Crappie on the Dark Side Down](https://crappienow.com/crappie-on-the-dark-side-down/) - A variety of lights are made for use by night-fishing crappie anglers. The lights attract plankton, which in turn attract baitfish and crappie. A combination of floating and sinking models to illuminate a variety of depths often works best. (Photo: Keith Sutton) Catch More Crappie When the Sun Goes Down by Keith Sutton
- [Pulling Crankbaits for Mississippi Crappie](https://crappienow.com/pulling-crankbaits-for-mississippi-crappie/) - Regardless of location or boat type, anglers of all skillsets can potentially catch more crappie this summer by pulling crankbaits. Read more about it here!
- [Bobby Garland Mayfly](https://crappienow.com/bobby-garland-mayfly/) - Have you heard the news? The Bobby Garland Mayfly will be hitting the shelfs in July 2022. Click here to read more about this new soft-plastic bait.
- [Clear Water Crappie](https://crappienow.com/crappie-tips-clear-water-crappie/) - Are you a fan of fishing for clear water crappie? Before you decide to completely dismiss it, give these tips from author Tim Huffman a try!
- [Side Imaging Sonar](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-side-imaging-sonar-2/) - Live imaging sonar is all the rage, but side imaging sonar continues to pay huge dividends. Read more about what sets it apart in Brad Wiegmann's new article.
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-20/) - Experience the great outdoors while crappie fishing—enjoy the sunrise, wildlife, and serenity of nature. Catching fish is the bonus in God’s masterpiece.
- [Fish-n-Foil Italian Style](https://crappienow.com/vernons-recipes-fish-n-foil-italian-style/) - It is easy to zest up your crappie for grilling, just by adding Italian dressing. Click here to check out Vernon's latest crappie recipe: Fish-n-Foil.
- [Lake of the Ozarks and LIS](https://crappienow.com/lake-of-the-ozarks/) - On the fence about live imaging sonar? Read about CrappieNOW's newest writer, Lindsey Lucas, and her experience using LIS on Lake of the Ozarks, MO.
- [Boat Rigging for Versatility](https://crappienow.com/boat-rigging/) - It doesn't matter what type of boat you prefer, boat rigging is all about ensuring you are as versatile as possible. Click here to learn how Joe Braggs does it!
- [Crappie Expert Profile: Ken Smith](https://crappienow.com/crappie-expert-profile-ken-smith/) - In this CrappieNOW edition, Darl Black reconnects with an old friend, Ken Smith, to discuss all things crappie fishing: favorite techniques, products, & more!
- [Crappie NOW Hacks : Fish Basket Pool Noodle](https://crappienow.com/crappie-now-hacks-fish-basket-pool-noodle/) - Are crappie crowding your kayak when you go fishing? David Baynard with Driftmaster Rod Holders shares his favorite hacks for making a crappie live well!
- [Crappie NOW Hacks : How to Add and Take Off Reel Line](https://crappienow.com/crappie-now-hacks-how-to-add-and-take-off-reel-line/) - Struggling to store, add or remove your crappie fishing line from your rod? Click here for CrappieNOW hacks on these topics from John Harrison, B'n'M Poles Pro Staff.
- [American Crappie Trail Tournament presented by Crappie Now – Lake Washington](https://crappienow.com/american-crappie-trail-tournament-presented-by-crappie-now-lake-washington/) - Sweltering heat greeted anglers at the American Crappie Trail tournament on Lake Washington, with Hayden and Dan Jefferies winning big. Read more.
- [Crappie NOW Series on Scents Part 2](https://crappienow.com/crappie-now-series-on-scents-part-2/) - Crappie Dan shares expert tips on using scents to attract crappie. Discover the best scents and techniques to enhance your fishing success at crappienow.com!
- [Crappie NOW Series on Scents Part 1](https://crappienow.com/crappie-now-series-on-scents-part-1/) - Learn from Crappie Dan as he explains the role of scents in crappie fishing. Explore tips on selecting and using scents for better fishing results
- [Hot Products](https://crappienow.com/hot-products/) - Explore the 75 Series Combo by B'n'M Poles and Itty Bit Series by Bobby Garland - hot products for comfort, strength, & effectiveness on the water.
- [Live Scanning Imaging Sonar](https://crappienow.com/live-scanning-imaging-sonar-wiegmann/) - Three companies are currently producing technology for live scanning imaging sonar. Are you having trouble deciding which one to use? Let us help - click here!
- [Up Your Crappie Game](https://crappienow.com/up-your-crappie-game/) - Up your crappie game with these 11 essential tips by Keith Sutton. Learn year-round techniques, lure strategies, gear upgrades, and more!
- [Hot Crappie Team](https://crappienow.com/hot-crappie-team-2/) - Discover how Dan & Hayden Jeffries became the top hot crappie team in competitive fishing. Learn their journey, tips for anglers & future plans in this article.
- [The Reel Deal](https://crappienow.com/the-reel-deal/) - Explore the excitement of spider rigging in The Reel Deal by Lindsey Lucas. Learn tips, techniques, and gear to catch more crappie on your next fishing trip!
- [Vernon’s Recipes: Celery in Crappie Chowder](https://crappienow.com/vernons-recipes-celery-in-crappie-chowder/) - Learn how to make a creamy crappie chowder with this easy recipe. Perfect for warming up by the fire, this stew combines fresh crappie and creamy goodness.
- [Kentucky’s Green River](https://crappienow.com/kentuckys-green-river/) - Explore top crappie fishing and family fun at Kentucky's Green River. Join guide David Jones at Holmes Bend Resort for a memorable day on the water.
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-19/) - Combine a crappie fishing trip with camping and escape to the great outdoors. Enjoy modern equipment, cast iron cooking, and a campfire under the stars.
- [Crappie Basics](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-7/) - Discover post-spawn crappie basics from guide Craig Nichols, focusing on stumps and timber in 6-12 feet depth, using “dead-sticking” technique.
- [COVID Creates New Business](https://crappienow.com/covid-creates-new-business/) - Missouri teen Alex Palmer turned his crappie jigs hobby into Palmer’s Custom Baits during COVID. Learn about his journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur.
- [Live-Imaging Sonar Research](https://crappienow.com/live-imaging-sonar-research-2/) - Concerns over the impact of live-imaging sonar on crappie populations addressed by Arkansas research—minimal effect on harvest and population.
- [Be Unique: Fish Different Structures](https://crappienow.com/crappie-now-tip-of-the-month-be-unique/) - Want to know how to identify different structures and be unique when crappie fishing? Learn from one of the industry's best, Crappie Dan, by clicking here now!
- [Adding a Split Shot Weight](https://crappienow.com/crappie-now-tip-of-the-month-add-split-shot/) - What do you do when you're catching fish with a light jig, but then the wind picks up? You add a split shot weight! Click to learn more from Crappie Dan now.
- [Kyle Schoenherr: Pro Spotlight](https://crappienow.com/kyle-schoenherr-pro-spotlight/) - Kyle Schoenherr was at the top of his game before he left professional fishing in 2018: why'd he do it? Senior Editor Tim Huffman got the answer! Click to read!
- [Vernon’s Recipes: Crappie With Homemade Condiments](https://crappienow.com/vernons-recipes-7/) - In this "Vernon's Recipes" column, find recipes for seasoned salt, hot sauce, and lemon pepper, perfect for seasoning crappie fillets. Talk about yum!
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann-2/) - Sonar tech: 2D, CHIRP, scanning, 3D, phased array. Frequency affects coverage & definition. Find the right electronics setup for you.
- [Electronics by Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/electronics-by-wiegmann/) - Discover the booming market of marine electronics mounts, from MFDs to sonar transducers, with cutting-edge products enhancing the fishing experience
- [Adventures on Ice ... Minnesota Style](https://crappienow.com/newbie-on-ice/) - Living in the south, Richard Simms and his wife had never gotten to experience crappie ice fishing. Read more about how they broadened their fishing horizons!
- [How to Catch More Crappie in Muddy Water](https://crappienow.com/crappie-in-the-mud/) - Do you avoid fishing in lakes when they're muddy? Then do yourself a favor and try out some of our best tips to catch crappie in muddy water this season!
- [Eye Hole Jig Update](https://crappienow.com/eye-hole-jig-update/) - Taking the crappie fishing world by storm, the Eye Hole Jig head is specially designed to hold attractant niblets. Click the link to learn more!
- [National Crappie Fisherman Day](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-17/) - With so many outrageous national holidays, why wouldn't there be a Crappie Fisherman Day? If you agree, then you don't want to miss this article!
- [Huffman’s Crappie Annual Released](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-5/) - Looking for a crappie-fishing book? Click the link to read more about Tim Huffman's latest Crappie Annual, which contains tips from the industry's top anglers.
- [Basic Boating Terms](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-6/) - Need to freshen up on your boating terms? Then click the link to view a basic primer Yamaha put together about words, phrases and terms helpful to boaters.
- [Cooking Springtime Crappie](https://crappienow.com/vernons-recipes-6/) - March means that its time to get your frying pan ready to cook some delicious springtime crappie! Click the link to check out our latest crappie recipe now!
- [Opening Cast, March 2022](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-march-2022/) - CrappieNOW editor Richard Simms talks about his experience ditching the Garmin LiveScope and going back to basics when crappie fishing. Click to read more!
- [Experts Tell All](https://crappienow.com/experts-tell-all/) - While live sonar has helped anglers catch more crappie it has also given some beneficial insight into crappie behavior. Click here to learn more!
- [Opening Cast - April 2022](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-april-2022/) - The rise of live sonar changed fishing techniques. Responsible harvesting is key to protecting fish populations. Opening Cast by Dan Dannenmueller.
- [Fishing High Water](https://crappienow.com/fishing-high-water/) - Ron Wong shares tips for fishing high water, using dark plastics and slow movements. Discover how to fish transition areas and debris clumps effectively.
- [Hot Crappie Team](https://crappienow.com/hot-crappie-team/) - Dive into the journey of Hayden & Dan Jeffries, the #1 hot crappie team, as they dominate tournaments with skill and cutting-edge tech. Part 1.
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-18/) - Explore surprising tax dollar uses, fishing tips, and the joy of nature. Make fishing fun, take a kid along, and embrace the great outdoors.
- [Exceptional Crappie Angler](https://crappienow.com/exceptional-crappie-angler/) - Meet Gus Glasgow, the exceptional crappie angler and former bass competitor from Pennsylvania. Discover his journey, tips, & favorite gear for crappie fishing.
- [Crappie NOW How To - Shrink Wrap Handle](https://crappienow.com/crappie-now-how-to-shrink-wrap-handle/) - Ever wondered if using shrink wrap on your rod handle is worth it? Click here to learn more about why Crappie Dan believes shrink-wrap is beneficial to anglers.
- [Crappie NOW How To - Lure Wraps](https://crappienow.com/crappie-now-how-to-lure-wraps/) - Dan Dannenmueller goes into detail about the importance of lure wraps for crankbait fishermen in this "Tip of the Month" video. Click to watch now!
- [Michigan a place to get away](https://crappienow.com/michigan-a-place-to-get-away/) - Discover great crappie fishing in northern lakes like Gaylord, Michigan. Learn ice-out tips, techniques, and fun outdoor activities in the area.
- [Reading Red Skies](https://crappienow.com/reading-red-skies/) - Red skies in the morning signal storms are ahead for many anglers. Learn the science behind "reading red skies" and how weather patterns impact crappie fishing.
- [Berkley Line Management](https://crappienow.com/berkley-line-management/) - Proper knot tying and Berkley line management are key to landing fish. Avoid heartbreak by learning the best knots and techniques for fishing success.
- [Cold Facts](https://crappienow.com/cold-facts/) - Discover the cold facts about the crappie spawn. Learn how cold fronts impact spawning behavior and expert tips for catching fish in tough conditions.
- [American Crappie Trail Championship Results](https://crappienow.com/american-crappie-trail-championship-results/) - Jared Riser and Chris Fields win the 2021 American Crappie Trail Championship on Lake D’Arbonne with an impressive 40.21-pound catch.
- [Live-Imaging Sonar Research](https://crappienow.com/live-imaging-sonar-research/) - How advanced is too advanced? Click the link to read about how Kansas Biologists pioneered a ground-breaking study into live-imaging sonar.
- [Rig That “Yak” for Crappie](https://crappienow.com/rig-that-yak-for-crappie/) - Learn how to convert a stock kayak into a crappie-catching machine with rod holders, tracks, and the right gear for effective fishing at various depths
- [Best Crappie Lakes](https://crappienow.com/best-crappie-lakes/) - Discover the 2022 list of the best lakes for crappie fishing, featuring expert picks, lake history, and top tactics for trophy-sized and plentiful catches.
- [Crappie NOW How To "Boat Position"](https://crappienow.com/crappie-now-how-to-boat-position/)
- [Crappie NOW How To "Fish with the current"](https://crappienow.com/crappie-now-how-to-fish-with-the-current/)
- [Opening Cast - February 2022](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-february-2022/) - COVID-19 saw record fishing sales, booming tackle and boat demand, crowded ramps, and pressured fish. Read "Opening Cast" on the pandemic's impact on fishing.
- [Avoid the Crowds](https://crappienow.com/avoid-the-crowds/) - Discover prime spots and tips from experts like “Crappie Dan” Dannemueller and Gary Rowe for peaceful, productive fishing. Avoid the Crowds.
- [Power Tactics for Crappie](https://crappienow.com/power-tactics-for-crappie/) - Year-Round Power Tactics for Crappie by Keith Sutton. Learn special rigging & retrieves for lures to catch crappie even when their bellies are full.
- [Crappie Tournament Merger](https://crappienow.com/crappie-tournament-merger/) - Crappie Masters, LLC acquires Crappie USA Tournament Trail for the largest merger in crappie fishing history. Visit Crappie Masters for more details.
- [Under the Ice](https://crappienow.com/under-the-ice/) - Crappie guide Adam Griffith shares expert tips for fishing under the ice, including how to read fish behavior and target trophy crappie.
- [Hard Water Bait](https://crappienow.com/hard-water-bait/) - Minnesota fisheries biologist Scott MacKenthun shares tips on using hard water bait for ice fishing & creating the "Medusa Effect" for crappie.
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- [Fishing Tough Conditions](https://crappienow.com/fishing-tough-conditions/) - Learn how to catch crappie in tough conditions with expert advice from Kenneth Kieser. Discover techniques for fishing during cold fronts & limited structure.
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- [Vernon’s Recipes](https://crappienow.com/vernons-recipes-4/) - Try Vernon’s Recipes for Creole Crappie Nuggets with Tartar-Dill Sauce and other delicious crappie meals, perfect for your next fish fry or family meal.
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- [Vernon’s Recipes](https://crappienow.com/vernons-recipes-2/) - Try Vernon's Recipes for crappie burgers with homemade tarragon mayo and other delicious recipes for a perfect meal. Only on CrappieNOW.com!
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- [Stay Alive on the Water](https://crappienow.com/stay-alive-on-the-water/) - Christina Young’s "Not One More" organization releases a powerful video aimed at preventing drownings, sharing her family's tragic loss and message of hope.
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- [Centennial State Crappie](https://crappienow.com/centennial-state-crappie/) - Explore Centennial State crappie fishing in Colorado’s best reservoirs like North Sterling and Pueblo for excellent fall catches.
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- [Berkley New Products](https://crappienow.com/berkley-new-products/) - Berkley releases new PowerBait Panfish Nibbles and expanded Atomic Tubes, offering fresh color and size options for crappie and panfish anglers.
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- [Vernon’s Recipes](https://crappienow.com/vernons-recipes/) - Try Vernon’s Recipes for Crappie En Papillote – a healthy, low-calorie fish dish with easy ingredients and delicious results.
- [Wisdom from Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/wisdom-from-larry-whiteley-2/) - Larry Whiteley shares tips for fall fishing, camping, and hunting, plus great advice for crappie fishing in September and enjoying the outdoors.
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- [Tie One On](https://crappienow.com/tie-one-on/) - Tie one on using expert jig-tying techniques from Kim Burnett. Discover durable, colorful hand-tied jigs that attract crappie and other game fish.
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- [Survey Results on Lowering Crappie Tournament Limits, by Richard Simms, Editor](https://crappienow.com/20117/) - A survey reveals that 81% of crappie tournament anglers want to reduce tournament limits from seven fish to five, citing conservation concerns.
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- [The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-by-larry-whiteley-5/) - Escape the holidays and explore the great outdoors. From crappie fishing to campfires, enjoy nature’s peace and make unforgettable memories this season.
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- [Recipes: Crappie Soup, by Vernon Summerlin](https://crappienow.com/recipes-crappie-soup-by-vernon-summerlin/) - Kick off your feast with spicy crappie soup! This hearty dish combines crappie, shrimp, and savory spices for a flavorful start to your holiday meal.
- [Crappie Basics – Fall Turnover, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-fall-turnover-by-tim-huffman/) - Fall turnover can make crappie hard to find, but once located, they tend to gather in abundance. Learn more tips to catch them during this challenging period.
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- [Going Straight Down in Late Fall, by Darl Black](https://crappienow.com/going-straight-down-in-late-fall-by-darl-black/) - Learn the best techniques for going straight down to catch late fall crappie. Discover effective bait and presentation methods for deepwater fishing.
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- [Crappie Basics – Don’t Rule Out Jerkbaits, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-dont-rule-out-jerkbaits-by-tim-huffman/) - Discover how jerkbaits can catch crappie in cold water, especially during late fall and winter. Try this technique for active, big fish.
- [Winter Slabs on the I-55 Lakes](https://crappienow.com/winter-slabs-on-the-i-55-lakes/) - Learn how to catch winter slabs on Mississippi's I-55 lakes. Use spider rigging and baitfish strategies for success in cold water crappie fishing.
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- [CUSA Classic Pro Division Victory at Green River goes to Maddux and Oldham](https://crappienow.com/cusa-classic-pro-division-victory-at-green-river-goes-to-maddux-and-oldham/) - CUSA Classic 2020: Lynn and Nathan Cochran take top honors in the Amateur Division with 15.17 pounds of crappie, earning a Ranger Boat and bonuses.
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- [NPAA NEWS BLAST SEPT 2020](https://crappienow.com/npaa-news-blast-sept-2020/) - September 30, 2020 An NPAA Membership Has Its Privileges Forestville, WI-Whether you are an aspiring professional angler or a seasoned touring pro the NPAA can assist you in reaching your goals. Established in 1997 the National Professional Anglers Association was assembled with one core principle in mind: To increase the professionalism of our members
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- [In the Spotlight: Robert Carlile, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/in-the-spotlight-robert-carlile-by-tim-huffman/) - Robert Carlile, a tournament angler from Oklahoma, shares his journey, LiveScope tips, and goals in crappie fishing. Discover his secrets to success!
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- [BoatUS by the Numbers 2020](https://crappienow.com/boatus-by-the-numbers-2020/) - Learn the top reasons BoatUS was called for towing in 2020 and get tips to prevent common boating problems on the water.
- [Video Tip: Matt Xenos on Crappie Nibbles – Do They Work?](https://crappienow.com/video-tip-matt-xenos-on-crappie-nibbles-do-they-work/) - Watch Matt Xenos test Crappie Nibbles in this video tip to see if they truly attract more bites and improve your fishing.
- [Crappie Tips: What is a Thermocline, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/crappie-tips-what-is-a-thermocline-by-tim-huffman/) - Learn how to spot and fish the thermocline for crappie. Find the ideal depth for fishing success in the summer with these helpful tips
- [Video Tip: Matt Xenos on Trolling Cranks for Crappie](https://crappienow.com/video-tip-matt-xenos-on-trolling-cranks-for-crappie/) - Learn how Matt Xenos uses trolling cranks for crappie, including his setup and technique for success at 1.5 mph with 2 oz. weights.
- [Build Your Own Custom Crappie Rod, by John L. Torchick](https://crappienow.com/build-your-own-custom-crappie-rod-by-john-l-torchick/) - Learn how to build your own custom crappie rod with simple steps and tips. It’s easier than you think. Read more at CrappieNOW.com!
- [Northland Fishing Tackle Buys Bagley Bait Company](https://crappienow.com/northland-fishing-tackle-buys-bagley-bait-company/) - Northland Fishing Tackle buys Bagley Bait Company and welcomes legendary designer Jarmo Rapala to innovate new lures with Heat Compression Molding.
- [Summer Crappies on Northern Natural Lakes, by Darl Black](https://crappienow.com/summer-crappies-on-northern-natural-lakes-by-darl-black/) - Learn crappie fishing tips for northern lakes, including weed lines, presentations, and techniques to find and catch summer crappies.
- [ICAST Goes Virtual](https://crappienow.com/icast-goes-virtual/) - ICAST 2020 goes online with virtual booths, demos, and interactive events. Connect with the fishing industry from home, July 13-17.
- [Advanced Seasonal Structures: Hot Water for Cranking Crappie, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/advanced-seasonal-structures-hot-water-for-cranking-crappie-by-tim-huffman/) - Learn how to catch crappie with crankbaits in open water, including setup, trolling speed, and color choices for summer success.
- [“And the Survey Says…”, by Richard Simms](https://crappienow.com/and-the-survey-says-by-richard-simms/) - CrappieNOW Editor Richard Simms shares survey results on crappie size and creel limits, revealing angler opinions from across the U.S.
- [Crappie NOW How - Early Summer Equipment and Tackle](https://crappienow.com/crappie-now-how-early-summer-equipment-and-tackle/) - Dan shares his tackle and equipment adjustments as the weather heats up, helping you adapt from spring to early summer fishing with ease.
- [Reaching Crappie that are Hard to Reach, by Ed Mashburn](https://crappienow.com/reaching-crappie-that-are-hard-to-reach-by-ed-mashburn/) - Learn how to shoot docks for crappie with expert gear, jig, & technique tips. Master this skill to reach hard to reach crappie hiding in the shade this summer.
- [Why Shoot Summertime Docks, by Richard Simms](https://crappienow.com/why-shoot-summertime-docks-by-richard-simms/) - Learn the art of shooting docks for crappie. Expert tips from Ed Mashburn and a video demo by Richard Simms show why this technique works so well.
- [Crappie Kids – How Old is That Crappie, by Scott Mackenthun](https://crappienow.com/crappie-kids-how-old-is-that-crappie-by-scott-mackenthun/) - How old is that crappie? Fisheries biologist Scott Mackenthun explains how experts determine a crappie’s age and why it matters for fishing regulations.
- [Hot Slabs in the Summertime, by Ken Perrotte](https://crappienow.com/hot-slabs-in-the-summertime-by-ken-perrotte/) - Discover how Jack Smith lights up the bite in Florida’s sweltering summer nights using unique lighting techniques & deep-water fishing strategies to land slabs.
- [The Most Productive Crappie Lakes on the Planet, by Scott MacKenthun](https://crappienow.com/the-most-productive-crappie-lakes-on-the-planet-by-scott-mackenthun/) - Discover the most productive crappie lakes in the Yazoo River Basin, home to some of the fastest-growing and biggest crappies on the planet.
- [In the Spotlight…Dan Dannenmueller, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/in-the-spotlightdan-dannenmueller-by-tim-huffman/) - Crappie pro Dan Dannenmueller shares his journey, tournament wins, fishing tips, and passion for promoting the sport in this month's CrappieNOW.
- [Crappie Tips: Best Color Crankbaits, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/crappie-tips-best-color-crankbaits-by-tim-huffman/) - Discover the best color crankbaits for crappie fishing. Experts share top color picks like pink, orange, and chartreuse for trolling success.
- [Crappie Tips: Clear Water Tactics, by Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/crappie-tips-clear-water-tactics-by-tim-huffman/) - Catch more crappie with these expert clear water tactics covering rod length, jigging, live bait, and dock shooting. Learn proven tips for success.
- [Waypoints: Trust, by Geremy Olson](https://crappienow.com/waypoints-trust-by-geremy-olson/) - Trust is built one decision at a time and can be broken by one wrong choice. Learn how patience and respect lead to earned trust from Geremy Olsn.
- [Parmigiano Reggiano/Crappie Fillet Sandwiches, by Vernon Summerlin](https://crappienow.com/parmigiano-reggiano-crappie-fillet-sandwiches-by-vernon-summerlin/) - Try this delicious crappie recipe with a Parmesan twist using Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, garlic, and fried bread for a tasty Italian-style sandwich.
- [The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-by-larry-whiteley/) - Lilly surprises her dad with a heartfelt Father’s Day gift—a crappie fishing trip. Enjoy their special day full of smiles, laughter, and memories.
- [Crappie of the Chickahominy](https://crappienow.com/crappie-of-the-chickahominy/) - Explore the rich history and prime crappie fishing spots at Lake Chickahominy, a beautiful and peaceful destination for anglers and nature lovers.
- [Destination: Mississippi River Crappie in LaCrosse, Wisconsin](https://crappienow.com/destination-mississippi-river-crappie-in-lacrosse-wisconsin/) - May crappie fishing in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, is prime with pre-spawn fish biting on various baits, including a small Rebel Crawdad crank.
- [Texas Lake O’ the Pines in May](https://crappienow.com/texas-lake-o-the-pines-in-may/) - Catching crappie on Lake O’ the Pines in May with Les Milligan. Discover tips, tactics, and the best spots for crappie fishing in this beautiful Texas lake.
- [Crappie Tips: Caring for your Catch](https://crappienow.com/crappie-tips-caring-for-your-catch/) - Caring for your catch is essential for quality. Learn livewell cleaning tips from pro angler Phil Rambo to keep crappie healthy and fresh.
- [CrappieNOW How to Filet Crappie](https://crappienow.com/crappienow-how-to-filet-crappie/) - Learn how to filet crappie with Richard Simms' easy technique using an electric knife for perfect, boneless filets every time.
- [Crappie Tips: Trolling Crankbaits](https://crappienow.com/crappie-tips-trolling-crankbaits/) - Learn effective techniques trolling crankbaits for crappie, including depth control and line length adjustments, to catch quality fish.
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-13/) - May offers endless fishing opportunities—from crappie to bass. Explore different fishing techniques and enjoy the thrill of catching throughout the month.
- [Crappie Kids – Crappie Prepared to Chow Down](https://crappienow.com/crappie-kids-crappie-prepared-to-chow-down/) - Quinn, Cora, and Scott MacKenthun discuss how crappie are adapted to feed on bait fish and lures, enhancing your chances of a catch.
- [Nebraska Crappie Fest](https://crappienow.com/nebraska-crappie-fest/) - Discover top Nebraska crappie hotspots for fishing, including Red Willow, Elwood, & Harlan reservoirs, during Nebraska Crappie Fest for an unforgettable catch.
- [Keep America Fishing](https://crappienow.com/keep-america-fishing/) - Thank AL's Governor for keeping recreational fishing open during COVID-19. Support the Keep America Fishing movement and enjoy outdoor relaxation.
- [Kung Pao Crappie](https://crappienow.com/kung-pao-crappie/) - Try Kung Pao crappie with spicy stir-fry flavors. This dish is a fun, tasty take on a classic, perfect with jasmine rice and crunchy peanuts.
- [Waypoints: Passion & Hard Work](https://crappienow.com/waypoints-passion-hard-work/) - Discover how passion, combined with hard work and integrity, can lead to great success. Learn valuable life lessons through fishing and teamwork.
- [Coronavirus: Food for Thought](https://crappienow.com/corona-virus-food-for-thought/) - Richard Simms reflects on how the coronavirus crisis made him reconsider hunting and fishing for food, emphasizing self-sufficiency and preparedness.
- [Slab Runners with Bobby Garland](https://crappienow.com/slab-runners-with-bobby-garland/) - Weedless Slab Runners with Bobby Garland Baby Shads and Road Runner heads come in 20 colors and 1/16 & 1/8 oz sizes for any fishing situation.
- [Recipes: Hot Fish Stew – It’ll Make You Sweat](https://crappienow.com/recipes-hot-fish-stew-itll-make-you-sweat/) - Discover "Hot Fish Stew" with crappie, tomatoes, and asparagus. A spicy, flavorful dish with peppers that’ll add heat and flavor to your meal.
- [The Great Outdoors](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-12/) - Combine turkey hunting and fishing this spring. Use apps to scout turkeys, fish for bass, and enjoy a delicious meal of turkey, fish, and mushrooms.
- [Crappie Kids – Black Crappie vs White Crappie](https://crappienow.com/crappie-kids-black-crappie-vs-white-crappie/) - Learn how to tell black crappie from white crappie, with tips from fisheries biologist Scott Mackenthun and insights for beginners and kids.
- [Waypoints: Good Intentions](https://crappienow.com/waypoints-good-intentions/) - Explore the impact of good intentions vs. integrity, and how taking action can change lives, as shared by Geremy Olson in this powerful story.
- [In the Spotlight: Roger Gant](https://crappienow.com/in-the-spotlight-roger-gant/) - Explore the side-pulling technique of Roger Gant, tournament highlights, and personal insights into crappie fishing and life in this in-depth feature.
- [Setting Up Your Rod Holders](https://crappienow.com/setting-up-your-rodholders/) - Discover Richard Simms' successful setup for rod holders for crappie fishing, using Driftmaster for optimal results in every fishing situation.
- [Michigan Spring Crappie Outlook](https://crappienow.com/michigan-spring-crappie-outlook/) - Discover top Michigan spring crappie fishing spots with tips for success in both Southern and Upper Peninsula waters. Plan your crappie adventure now!
- [Pymatuning & Shenango, Pennsylvania](https://crappienow.com/pymatuning-shenango-pennsylvania/) - Discover prime crappie fishing at Pymatuning and Shenango lakes. Explore spawn periods, milfoil beds, and the submerged canal towpath for great catches.
- [Drop Down on ‘Em](https://crappienow.com/drop-down-on-em/) - Learn Terry Stewart’s “Drop Down on ‘Em” technique with LiveScope for big Michigan spring crappie catches. Catch the latest tips and tricks!
- [Crappie Tips – Add a Blade](https://crappienow.com/crappie-tips-add-a-blade/) - Wally Marshall shares why he prefers jig heads with blades for crappie, including the benefits of vibration in murky water. Get tips from "Limiting Out."
- [Crappie Tips – Properly Storing Crappie Filets](https://crappienow.com/crappie-tips-properly-storing-crappie-filets/) - Tips on storing crappie filets to preserve freshness & flavor. Learn how to freeze them properly to avoid freezer burn & keep them delicious at CrappieNOW.com!
- [It’s time to long-line](https://crappienow.com/its-time-to-long-line-2/) - Learn how long-line trolling during the pre-spawn period can help you catch suspended crappie. Richard Simms shares tips for success on the Tennessee River.
- [Boom Times for Kansas Crappie](https://crappienow.com/boom-times-for-kansas-crappie/) - Kansas crappie fishing is thriving after 2019 flooding. Doug Nygren and Joe Bragg share insights on the fat, healthy fish and the upcoming spring season.
- [POLICY WATCH ASA NEWS](https://crappienow.com/policy-watch-asa-news/) - Stay updated with Policy Watch ASA on fishing safety, conservation efforts, and key actions for supporting the outdoor community during COVID-19.
- [Conservation Department Updates Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic](https://crappienow.com/conservation-department-updates-operations-during-covid-19-pandemic/) - Alabama's Conservation Department updates operations during COVID-19, keeping outdoor facilities open while ensuring safety for the public.
- [](https://crappienow.com/16355/) - Your Donations Help Support Alabama’s Wildlife State income tax check-off makes it easy You might not associate wildlife with doing your state income taxes, but there is a connection. The Alabama Nongame Wildlife Fund check-off box on the state income tax form provides citizens a way to donate all or a portion of their state
- [NPAA NEWS BLAST MARCH 2020](https://crappienow.com/npaa-news-blast-march-2020/) - The stage is set for the Bassmaster Classic, spring bites are coming, and new tech offers more options for anglers. Read more in the March 2020 NPAA News Blast!
- [CrappieNow Survey On Crappie Size Limits](https://crappienow.com/crappienow-survey-on-crappie-size-limits/)
- [Crappie Expo 2020 “Perfect Vision” coming to Branson](https://crappienow.com/crappie-expo-2020-perfect-vision-coming-to-branson/) - Don’t miss Crappie Expo 2020 in Branson, featuring the $100K Invitational, top crappie teams, the World’s Largest Fish Fry, and more.
- [Crappie Expo 2020 Date & Location Announcement](https://crappienow.com/crappie-expo-2020-date-location-announcement/)
- [Mossy Oak Becomes Master Licensor of All FUSE Integrated Technology](https://crappienow.com/mossy-oak-becomes-master-licensor-of-all-fuse-integrated-technology/) - Mossy Oak partners with FUSE Integrated Technology as the master licensor, bringing innovative tech to hunting, fishing, and outdoor products.
- [Destination: Santee-Cooper Lakes](https://crappienow.com/destination-santee-cooper-lakes/) - Explore crappie fishing at Santee-Cooper Lakes, SC. Learn the best spots, techniques, and seasonal tips for catching big fish in Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie.
- [THE GREAT OUTDOORS](https://crappienow.com/the-great-outdoors-11/) - March Madness & spring fishing go hand in hand! Get tips on tackle prep, big fish habits, and fun facts about spring’s messengers.
- [Chasing the Rainbow](https://crappienow.com/chasing-the-rainbow/) - Chasing the rainbow for crappie? Learn how water clarity, light, and color choices impact your catch. Find the best jig colors to reel in more fish!
- [Mississippi Crappie Casserole](https://crappienow.com/mississippi-crappie-casserole/) - Try this Mississippi crappie casserole! A simple, tasty dish with fresh crappie fillets, cheese, and a crispy topping. Perfect for any seafood lover!
- [The Search for Big Slabs](https://crappienow.com/the-search-for-big-slabs/) - Call them papermouths or strawberry bass, crappie are crappie anywhere you find them. Everyone knows that springtime is time to search for big slabs.
- [Pre-tying Rigs](https://crappienow.com/pre-tying-rigs/) - Crappie Dan offers some tips on pre-tying rigs for crappie fishing. Getting rigs tied in advance saves time on the water which means more fish in the boat.
- [Get Organized](https://crappienow.com/get-organized/) - Crappie Dan shares why TackleWebs is a must-have and offers top boat storage ideas to help you fish more efficiently and successfully.
- [Waypoints: Relying on Truth](https://crappienow.com/waypoints-relying-on-truth/) - Success comes from relying on truth, not hearsay. Geremy Olson shares how working with facts changes fishing, decision-making, and life itself.
- [Crappie Tips – Trolling for Pre-Spawners](https://crappienow.com/crappie-tips-trolling-for-pre-spawners/) - Master longline trolling this March to catch more pre-spawn crappie. Learn the best depths, speeds, and techniques for a successful day on the water.
- [Signs of the (Crappie) Season](https://crappienow.com/signs-of-the-crappie-season/) - Watch for dogwood blooms, willow greens, and migrating birds—nature’s signals that crappie season is here. Learn the best signs for prime fishing time!
- [Crappie Kids Corner: Minnows, by Scott MacKenthun](https://crappienow.com/crappie-kids-corner-minnows-by-scott-mackenthun/) - Young anglers often see "crappie minnows" in bait shops. Learn what they are, why they’re used, and how they help catch crappie in this month’s Kid’s Corner!
- [Crappie Tips - How Close is Too Close?](https://crappienow.com/crappie-tips-how-close-is-too-close/) - Garmin Panoptix Live Scope reveals how close anglers can approach crappie before spooking them. Learn key distances for success from pro Kent Driscoll.
- [Bobber Rigging for Spring Crappie](https://crappienow.com/bobber-rigging-for-spring-crappie/) - Learn the best bobber rigging techniques for spring crappie fishing, including fixed vs. slip floats, bait options, and rig setups for different conditions.
- [Humminbird® and Minn Kota® Expand Pro Roster for 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series](https://crappienow.com/humminbird-and-minn-kota-expand-pro-roster-for-2020-bassmaster-elite-series/) - Humminbird & Minn Kota add 14 new anglers to their pro team for the 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series, strengthening their presence in competitive bass fishing.
- [Hottest on the Ice!](https://crappienow.com/hottest-on-the-ice/) - Save big on Mojo Ice, Avid Ice, Legend Black Ice, and Croix Custom Ice rods, plus cold-weather gear, during the St. Croix Ice Sale starting January 30!
- [Soft Steel USA Releases Stretchable Fluorocarbon for 2020](https://crappienow.com/soft-steel-usa-releases-stretchable-fluorocarbon-for-2020/) - Soft Steel USA introduces Stretchable Fluorocarbon, combining the strength of fluorocarbon with the flexibility of mono for better knots and performance.
- [Show Power-Pole how you “Run It” on the water and win a new CHARGE Power Management Station](https://crappienow.com/show-power-pole-how-you-run-it-on-the-water-and-win-a-new-charge-power-management-station/) - Take total boat control with the Power-Pole CHARGE Marine Power Management Station. Manage power consumption on the water and win your own CHARGE system!
- [St. Croix Rod Promotes Ryan Teach to Product Manager](https://crappienow.com/st-croix-rod-promotes-ryan-teach-to-product-manager/) - St. Croix Rod names Ryan Teach as Product Manager to enhance product development through feedback from anglers, dealers, and retailers.
- [Team Williams wins Crappie Masters on the St. Johns River at DeLand](https://crappienow.com/team-williams-wins-crappie-masters-on-the-st-johns-river-at-deland/) - Georgia teams dominated the Crappie Masters in West Volusia, FL, with Team Williams winning the title on the St. Johns River with 26.81 lbs.
- [Longtime Team Evinrude Angler Tommy Skarlis Inducted into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame](https://crappienow.com/longtime-team-evinrude-angler-tommy-skarlis-inducted-into-the-fresh-water-fishing-hall-of-fame/) - Team Evinrude angler Tommy Skarlis was inducted into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame at the Northern Illinois Sports Show on January 18th.
- [Bethel University Anglers Win Ranger Cup University Team of the Year Challenge](https://crappienow.com/bethel-university-anglers-win-ranger-cup-university-team-of-the-year-challenge/) - Bethel University anglers Cole Floyd and Carter McNeil win the Ranger Cup University Team of the Year Challenge on Texas’ Fayette County Lake, earning $2,000.
- [Charleston Water Taxi Owners Specify Yamaha V8 XTO Offshore® Power for Daniel Island Ferry](https://crappienow.com/charleston-water-taxi-owners-specify-yamaha-v8-xto-offshore-power-for-daniel-island-ferry/) - The new Charleston Water Taxi Daniel Island Ferry is powered by Yamaha V8 XTO Offshore outboards, ensuring reliable service from Daniel Island to Charleston.
- [Sportfishing Industry Association Appoints New Member Relations Manager](https://crappienow.com/sportfishing-industry-association-appoints-new-member-relations-manager/) - Rob Russel joins the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) as Member Relations Manager, bringing extensive experience in membership and customer service.
- [Aqua-Vu® Cameras Capture the Predatory Side of Live Gamefish](https://crappienow.com/aqua-vu-cameras-capture-the-predatory-side-of-live-gamefish/) - Aqua-Vu underwater cameras give anglers clear views of bass, pike, and panfish in action, bringing the underwater world to life like never before.
- [Capt. Larry D Jones](https://crappienow.com/capt-larry-d-jones/) - Book a fishing trip with Capt. Larry D Jones of Mostly Muskies Charters, targeting muskies, walleye, & perch on Chautauqua Lake, Lake Erie, & Niagara River.
- [Capt. Joe Kieser](https://crappienow.com/capt-joe-kieser/) - Fish with Musky Mob Guide Service and Joe Kieser, targeting muskies and walleyes on Fox Chain O’ Lakes, Lake Geneva, & Lake Michigan in Illinois & Wisconsin.
- [Vern Gagnon](https://crappienow.com/vern-gagnon/) - Fish for walleye with Vern Gagnon of Reel Therapy Charter Fishing, offering guided trips in Fort Peck, Montana with 30+ years of sportfishing experience.
- [State-Fish Art Contest Casting for Entries](https://crappienow.com/state-fish-art-contest-casting-for-entries/) - Enter the 2020 State-Fish Art Contest by March 31! Open to K-12 students worldwide, with prizes, recognition, and a chance to learn about fish and conservation.
- [Ranger Boats Congratulates Tommy Skarlis on Induction into Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame](https://crappienow.com/ranger-boats-congratulates-tommy-skarlis-on-induction-into-freshwater-fishing-hall-of-fame/) - Tommy Skarlis inducted into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame for his contributions to walleye, crappie fishing, and the angling community.
- [Professional Anglers Raise $50K for Future Anglers](https://crappienow.com/professional-anglers-raise-50k-for-future-anglers/) - NPAA and Future Anglers Foundation raise funds to support youth and new anglers through educational programs and annual events nationwide.
- [Raymarine and CZone Collaborate to Offer Integrated Digital Switching Solutions](https://crappienow.com/raymarine-and-czone-collaborate-to-offer-integrated-digital-switching-solutions/) - Raymarine Axiom displays now integrate with CZone digital switching systems, offering boat builders advanced control and monitoring solutions.
- [Great Lakes Boat Building School to Offer Mercury Marine Maintenance Program](https://crappienow.com/great-lakes-boat-building-school-to-offer-mercury-marine-maintenance-program/) - Great Lakes Boat Building School partners with Mercury Marine to offer a 12-month program, providing students with advanced training & certification prep.
- [Brandon Palaniuk Following a Dream That Began 24 Years Ago](https://crappienow.com/brandon-palaniuk-following-a-dream-that-began-24-years-ago/) - Yamaha Pro Brandon Palaniuk, who started fishing at age 2, marks his 10th season as a full-time professional angler chasing his lifelong dream.
- [Boat Dealerships Earn Mercury’s Highest Award for Customer Satisfaction](https://crappienow.com/boat-dealerships-earn-mercurys-highest-award-for-customer-satisfaction/) - Mercury Marine honors 250+ boat dealerships with its 2019 Customer Satisfaction Index Award for delivering top-notch service to boating customers.
- [How To Tie A Single Loop Knot](https://crappienow.com/single-loop-knot/) - Learn how to tie a strong and reliable single loop knot for fishing and other applications with this easy step-by-step guide
- [How To Tie A Rapala Loop Knot](https://crappienow.com/rapala-loop-knot/) - Learn how to tie a Rapala loop knot, perfect for giving your lures natural movement and improving your fishing success with this easy guide.
- [How To Tie A Palomar Knot](https://crappienow.com/palomar-knot/) - Learn how to tie a Palomar knot, a strong and reliable fishing knot ideal for securing hooks, lures, and swivels with this simple step-by-step guide.
- [How To Tie A Improved Clinch Knot](https://crappienow.com/improved-clinch-knot/) - Master the improved clinch knot with this step-by-step guide—perfect for securing fishing lines to hooks, lures, and swivels securely and reliably.
- [How To Tie A Double Uni Knot](https://crappienow.com/how-to-tie-a-double-uni-knot/) - Learn how to tie a double uni knot with this easy guide—perfect for joining two fishing lines securely for stronger connections on the water.
- [Crappie Dan on the New Valor Downtube for LiveScope](https://crappienow.com/crappie-dan-on-the-new-valor-downtube-for-livescope/) - Crappie Dan reveals the Valor Downtube, enabling Garmin LiveScope users to control their transducer independently from the trolling motor for better accuracy.
- [Gemini Custom Jerseys Special](https://crappienow.com/gemini-custom-jerseys-special/) - Get Gemini custom dye sublimated jerseys with no minimum order! Order online with promo code for discounts. Offer valid until 4/30/20.
- [Wildlife Forever and Green Lights Recycling Partner to Protect Lakes and Streams](https://crappienow.com/wildlife-forever-and-green-lights-recycling-partner-to-protect-lakes-and-streams/) - One teaspoon of mercury can contaminate a 20-acre lake forever. Wildlife Forever & Green Lights Recycling offer a mail-in program to prevent pollution.
- [Humminbird® Introduces YouTube Channel Focused on Fish Finder Technology and Education](https://crappienow.com/humminbird-introduces-youtube-channel-focused-on-fish-finder-technology-and-education/) - Humminbird® launches a YouTube channel with 120+ tutorials to help anglers maximize HELIX® fish finders with rigging, sonar, charts, and more tips.
- [Yar-Craft 219 TFX Wins Minneapolis Innovation Award](https://crappienow.com/yar-craft-219-tfx-wins-minneapolis-innovation-award/) - Yar-Craft 219 TFX earns 2020 Progressive Minneapolis Innovation Award for its fiberglass console, net scabbard access, and unibody hull construction.
- [THE GREAT OUTDOORS, by Larry Whiteley](https://crappienow.com/native-americans-were-the-first-conservationist/) - Discover fall crappie fishing tactics, strange fishing stories, and outdoor insights in Larry Whiteley’s “The Great Outdoors.”
- [Corn Covered Crappie](https://crappienow.com/corn-covered-crappie/) - Discover the history of corn, the differences between cornmeal and corn flour, and delicious corn covered crappie recipes for frying.
- [Optimum Trolling Efficiency for Salmon with Cannon Downriggers](https://crappienow.com/optimum-trolling-efficiency-for-salmon-with-cannon-downriggers/) - Lake Michigan salmon guide Mark Courts shares how Cannon downriggers, weather data, and fish finders help ensure top trolling efficiency.
- [North American Bass Challenge Stage is Set! Are You up for the Challenge?](https://crappienow.com/north-american-bass-challenge-stage-is-set-are-you-up-for-the-challenge/) - Join the North American Bass Challenge for a shot at winning a Ranger boat with Mercury Outboard or cash prizes. Don’t miss these exciting bass fishing events!
- [Waypoints: Learning to Teach](https://crappienow.com/waypoints-learning-to-teach-2/) - Geremy Olson shares lessons from fishing, recovery, and helping others, proving that small acts of kindness can change lives for the better in "Waypoints."
- [Ranger Boats Announces 2020 Retail Sales Programs](https://crappienow.com/ranger-boats-announces-2020-retail-sales-programs/) - Check out Ranger Boats' 2020 retail incentives with benefits up to $2,350 on qualifying models. Offers available until March 31, 2020!
- [Making Memories in Missouri](https://crappienow.com/making-memories-in-missouri/) - Missouri crappie fishing at Stockton & Pomme de Terre Lakes with Tandem Fly Outfitters offers unforgettable memories with expert guides and family fun.
- [Destination: Springfield, Illinois](https://crappienow.com/destination-springfield-illinois/) - Springfield, Illinois offers top crappie fishing with Reag’s Guide Service—dock shooting, jigging, and drop shotting on power-plant lakes year-round.
- [In the Spotlight: Barry Morrow](https://crappienow.com/in-the-spotlight-barry-morrow/) - Barry Morrow is a respected crappie guide and fisherman. During the past few years, he and partner Chad Maupin have made an impact on crappie tournament fishing.
- [Cold Weather Crappie](https://crappienow.com/cold-weather-crappie/) - Catch more cold weather crappie with expert tips on finding fish, best rigs, and techniques for winter crappie fishing success.
- [Get Organized Now](https://crappienow.com/get-organized-now/) - Prepare for cold weather crappie fishing by getting organized now with your tackle, restocking baits, and ensuring your gear is ready for the upcoming season.
- [Grand Rapids’ Grand Crappies](https://crappienow.com/grand-rapids-crappie/) - Fish the hard waters near Grand Rapids, MN, for abundant cold weather crappie and fill your freezer before the ice-fishing season ends.
- [Crappie Basics #206 – Weather or not](https://crappienow.com/crappie-basics-206-weather-or-not/) - Learn crappie basics for cold weather fishing. Gear up, hit the water, and catch more crappie even when temperatures drop.
- [Crappie Basics #205 – To Plane or Not to Plane](https://crappienow.com/offshore-planner-boards/) - Discover the pros and cons of using planer boards for crappie fishing. Learn when and why to use them for better trolling and more crappie catches.
- [Fishidy: New Year, New Fish!](https://crappienow.com/fishidy-new-year-new-fish/) - Set new fishing goals and explore new waters in 2025 with Fishidy. Download the app to guide your adventures and connect with anglers. Tight lines!
- [Ice Fishing Is Fun Says Youth Go](https://crappienow.com/ice-fishing-is-fun-says-youth-go/) - Youth Go learned ice fishing basics with NPAA’s Greg Karch, covering safety, gear, and skills for a fun and safe ice fishing experience.
- [House Should Swiftly Pass Bipartisan Hunting, Fishing, Wildlife Conservation Bill](https://crappienow.com/house-should-swiftly-pass-bipartisan-hunting-fishing-wildlife-conservation-bill/) - The House should pass the ACE Act after Senate approval, supporting hunting, fishing, and wildlife conservation priorities across the U.S.
- [Overcoming the Winter Blues](https://crappienow.com/overcoming-the-winter-blues/) - January brings cold weather but it’s no reason to have the winter blues. Serious catfishermen can always find a place to dip some bait. This month’s issue of CatfishNOW take readers to several different parts of the country in search of trophy blues and giant flatheads in the coldest of conditions. Catfish Connections Welcome to
- [RipaLip Launches the RipaLip University Marine Electronics Learning App](https://crappienow.com/ripalip-launches-the-ripalip-university-marine-electronics-learning-app/) - The RipaLip University app helps anglers set up and fine-tune marine electronics with tips, guides, and resources on the water.
- [Mercury Unveils all‑new Tiller for 40‑115hp Outboards](https://crappienow.com/mercury-unveils-all‑new-tiller-for-40‑115hp-outboards/) - Mercury Marine’s new tiller handle offers ergonomic, responsive control for 40‑115hp four‑stroke outboards, enhancing the boating experience.
- [2020 Women Ice Angler Project (WIAP) Sponsorships Grow for Lake Minnetonka On-Ice Camp Out](https://crappienow.com/2020-women-ice-angler-project-wiap-sponsorships-grow-for-lake-minnetonka-on-ice-camp-out/) - 2020 Women Ice Angler Project on Lake Minnetonka sees record sponsorships and strong media interest, with 25+ women joining the on-ice campout event.
- [Biggest Winners and Losers in the 2019 BassFan Rankings](https://crappienow.com/biggest-winners-and-losers-in-the-2019-bassfan-rankings/) - Best on Tour shares the biggest winners and losers from the 2019 BassFan Rankings plus key fishing industry updates in a weekly email.
- [Shin Fukae Joins Bass Cat Boats Pro Staff](https://crappienow.com/shin-fukae-joins-bass-cat-boats-pro-staff/) - Bass Cat Boats adds veteran pro Shin Fukae, the only angler to win AOY honors on two continents, to its tournament-ready bass boats pro staff.
- [AFTCO Horizon Weatherproof Fleece](https://crappienow.com/aftco-horizon-weatherproof-fleece/) - Stay warm, dry, and ready on the water with the AFTCO Horizon weatherproof fleece, featuring a 100% polyester shell, microfleece backing, & 6K water resistance.
- [Raymarine: Fully Loaded](https://crappienow.com/raymarine-fully-loaded/) - Captain Arik Bergerman’s Caliente Fishing Team brings 22 years of talent, tech, and tournament wins across Florida, the Gulf, and Atlantic waters to Raymarine.
- [National Leaders Align to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species](https://crappienow.com/national-leaders-align-to-prevent-the-spread-of-invasive-species/) - National leaders Wildlife Forever, NAISMA, NPS, and USFWS join forces to enhance invasive species prevention across public lands and waters through a new MOU.
- [NPAA Bestows Industry Legend Johnny Morris With “Look to the Future” Award](https://crappienow.com/npaa-bestows-industry-legend-johnny-morris-with-look-to-the-future-award/) - NPAA honors Johnny Morris with the “Look to the Future” Award for his lasting impact on the sportfishing industry at the 2020 conference.
- [A Simple Choice for Fly Fishing Success](https://crappienow.com/a-simple-choice-for-fly-fishing-success/) - St. Croix Imperial® USA and Imperial Salt Fly Rods offer pride-inspiring performance, handcrafted in the USA for your fly fishing adventures.
- [Lund Launches New 1650 Angler for 2020 Boat Show Season](https://crappienow.com/lund-launches-new-1650-angler-for-2020-boat-show-season/) - Lund’s new 1650 Angler SS offers first-time buyers an affordable fishing boat with a 50 HP Mercury engine, trailer, and free cover during boat show season.
- [Get Raymarine, Get Rewarded](https://crappienow.com/get-raymarine-get-rewarded/) - Earn up to $1,000 back with Raymarine Rewards Sales Event on qualifying marine electronics purchased between Jan 6 and Apr 26, 2020.
- [Jersey Devil Kids Fish Camp](https://crappienow.com/jersey-devil-kids-fish-camp/) - Join the Jersey Devil Kids Fish Camp led by Brian Rice, offering young anglers a chance to learn fishing along New Jersey’s coastal waters.
- [Ranger Cup University Announces 2020 Program Details](https://crappienow.com/ranger-cup-university-announces-2020-program-details/) - Ranger Cup University offers collegiate bass anglers more opportunities to win in 2020 with a free, easy-to-join contingency program.
- [19th Intermediate & Advanced Muskie Fishing School To Be Held Saturday  March 14, 2020 at Waunakee HS](https://crappienow.com/19th-intermediate-advanced-muskie-fishing-school-to-be-held-saturday-march-14-2020-at-waunakee-hs/) - Join the 19th Annual Muskie School in Waunakee, WI on March 14, 2020. Over 600 years of experience with 30+ classes for muskie fishing enthusiasts.
- [As ASA Grows, So Do the Association’s Policy Successes](https://crappienow.com/as-asa-grows-so-do-the-associations-policy-successes/) - ASA made strong progress in 2019 and continues to advance key policies in 2020, focusing on fishing, conservation, and industry priorities.
- [U.S. Senate Passes Key Recreational Fishing Legislation](https://crappienow.com/u-s-senate-passes-key-recreational-fishing-legislation/) - The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the ACE Act, a major win for recreational fishing, with support for conservation and industry priorities.
- [U.S. Senate Passes Key Recreational Fishing Legislation](https://crappienow.com/14164/) - The U.S. Senate passed the ACE Act, supporting recreational fishing and conservation with key provisions for habitat restoration, tackle protection, and more.
- [BASS CAT AND MARK DAVIS TOGETHER AGAIN](https://crappienow.com/bass-cat-and-mark-davis-together-again/) - Hall of Famer Mark Davis returns to his Arkansas roots, rejoining the Bass Cat Boats pro team after a successful career in tournament fishing.
- [BASS CAT TEAMS UP WITH TEXAS TOURNAMENT STAR KELLY JORDON](https://crappienow.com/bass-cat-teams-up-with-texas-tournament-star-kelly-jordon/) - Texas pro Kelly Jordon joins Bass Cat Boats' pro team, bringing over $2 million in winnings and multiple major tournament victories to the brand.
- [FishUSA Adds Jackson Kayak To Its Expanding Product Line-Up](https://crappienow.com/fishusa-adds-jackson-kayak-to-its-expanding-product-line-up/) - FishUSA expands its fishing kayak selection with Jackson Kayak, now available for purchase online and in-store at its Fairview, PA Pro Shop.
- [ST. CROIX ROD: The Team Grows](https://crappienow.com/st-croix-rod-the-team-grows/) - St. Croix Rod hires Stephen Kornacki as Digital Marketing Manager to enhance communication and interaction with anglers.
- [Fishing Is Part Of The World’s Most Valuable Sports Empire](https://crappienow.com/fishing-is-part-of-the-worlds-most-valuable-sports-empire/) - Major League Fishing, part of Kroenke Sports, is part of the world’s most valuable sports empire, valued at $8.4 billion.
- [New Ranger Cup Program Announced for FLW Pro Circuit and FLW Series Events](https://crappienow.com/new-ranger-cup-program-announced-for-flw-pro-circuit-and-flw-series-events/) - Ranger Boats unveils new Ranger Cup program with over $1.5 million in incentives for anglers fishing FLW Pro Circuit and FLW Series in 2020.
- [ST. CROIX ROD: Good Fly Fishing is Easy to Find](https://crappienow.com/st-croix-rod-good-fly-fishing-is-easy-to-find/) - The Mojo Trout St. Croix Rod & Mojo Bass Fly St. Croix Rod make fly fishing for trout and bass more accessible and enjoyable for anglers of all levels.
- [Conditions are Ideal for Devils Lake Ice Fishing Now](https://crappienow.com/conditions-are-ideal-for-devils-lake-ice-fishing-now/) - Devils Lake ice fishing is at its best! With up to 18 inches of ice, anglers can expect great conditions. Plan your trip now for an unforgettable experience.

## Pages

- [CRAPPIENOW HOME PAGE](https://crappienow.com/) - CrappieNOW is an unequaled online-only fishing magazine. Stop by to search for crappie fishing tips, equipment, techniques, and more!
- [CRAPPIENOW HOME PAGE - SEPT 2025](https://crappienow.com/crappienow-home-page-sept-2025/) - Welcome to CrappieNOW! An unequaled online-only crappie fishing magazine aimed at passionate crappie anglers from all skill levels. It is presented on a platform where readers can search for information on new crappie fishing tips, techniques, destinations, equipment, tackle, tournaments, and the latest news from industry-leading professionals. Milestone Article Categories Destinations Equipment Tackle Techniques News
- [CRAPPIENOW HOME PAGE - JULY 2025](https://crappienow.com/crappienow-home-page-july-2025/) - Welcome to CrappieNOW! An unequaled online-only crappie fishing magazine aimed at passionate crappie anglers from all skill levels. It is presented on a platform where readers can search for information on new crappie fishing tips, techniques, destinations, equipment, tackle, tournaments, and the latest news from industry-leading professionals. Milestone Article Categories Destinations Equipment Tackle Techniques News
- [Opening Cast - July 2026](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-july-2026/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Keith Sutton SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Anietra Hamper Scott Mackenthun Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Madalyn Roberts Brent Frazee Larry Marek COVER PHOTO CREDIT Sunshine, shorts and slab crappie: that’s fishing at its finest. The July issue
- [July 2026](https://crappienow.com/july-2026/) - OPENING CAST JULY 2026 Crappie Tactics for Summertime All of us look for new ways to catch some crappie for the dinner table or just for fun. I have a couple of techniques that have worked for Sue and me during the hot days and nights of summer. Pulling crankbaits and plastics behind Off Shore Tackle
- [Opening Cast - June 2026](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-june-2026/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Keith Sutton SR. WRITER Tim Huffman CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Anietra Hamper Scott Mackenthun Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Madalyn Roberts Brent Frazee Larry Marek ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2026 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction
- [June 2026](https://crappienow.com/june-2026/) - OPENING CAST JUNE 2026 Same Fish, Different Game June has a way of separating the folks who like to fish from the ones who are going fishing no matter what the thermometer says. In most areas of the country, the easy days of spring are in the rearview mirror. The banks that were crowded with
- [CrappieNow 2026 Magazine Archives](https://crappienow.com/crappienow-2026-magazine-archives/) - JANUARY 2026 FEBRUARY 2026 MARCH 2026 APRIL 2026 MAY 2026 JUNE 2026 JULY 2026 AUGUST 2026 SEPTEMBER 2026 OCTOBER 2026 NOVEMBER 2026 DECEMBER 2026
- [May 2026](https://crappienow.com/may-2026/) - OPENING CAST MAY 2026 Spawning Season Surge: Game On for Slabs Slab crappie catching is in full speed ahead! Game on!!!! Crappie are in all stages of the spawn: prespawn, on the beds and postspawn. During any given day, hour or weather, they are catchable. During this time, multiple techniques work while most fish are
- [Opening Cast - May 2026](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-may-2026/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Keith Sutton SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Anietra Hamper Scott Mackenthun Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Madalyn Roberts Brent Frazee Larry Marek COVER PHOTO CREDIT John Godwin of Duck Dynasty fame displays a beautiful Alabama River slab caught
- [Opening Cast - April 2026](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-april-2026/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Keith Sutton SR. WRITER Tim Huffman CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Anietra Hamper Scott Mackenthun Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Madalyn Roberts Brent Frazee Larry Marek ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2026 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction
- [April 2026](https://crappienow.com/april-2026/) - OPENING CAST APRIL 2026 The Dogwood Signal Every crappie angler in the South knows there’s a moment each spring when something special happens. It doesn’t show up on a calendar, and it’s not announced by a weather forecast. Instead, it arrives quietly in woodlands and along country roads when the dogwood trees burst into bloom.
- [FIND A GUIDE](https://crappienow.com/find-a-guide/) - Welcome to CrappieNOW’s Guides Page Crappie fishing in lakes and rivers is a great experience, particularly if you’re looking for a fishing trip with family and friends. Below is a list of guides that we have assembled to make your search easier on you to find one in your area. ALABAMA Alabama Elite Fishing Guide
- [March 2026](https://crappienow.com/march-2026/) - OPENING CAST MARCH 2026 Spring is almost here, and it is time for a crappie “Game On.” Air and water temperatures are on the rise, and the crappie sense the time is near for spawning! Here in the South, it comes a little earlier. But nature not only gives us humans signals of a rebeginning,
- [Opening Cast - March 2026](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-march-2026/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Keith Sutton SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Anietra Hamper Scott Mackenthun Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Madalyn Roberts Brent Frazee Larry Marek COVER PHOTO CREDIT CrappieNOW publisher Dan Dannenmueller, aka Crappie Dan, poses with a nice Alabama River
- [Opening Cast - Feb 2026](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-feb-2026/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Keith Sutton SR. WRITER Tim Huffman CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Anietra Hamper Scott Mackenthun Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Madalyn Roberts Brent Frazee Larry Marek ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2026 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction
- [Feb 2026](https://crappienow.com/feb-2026/) - OPENING CAST FEB 2026 The February 2026 issue of CrappieNOW marks a milestone on several levels. It is my first issue serving as editor of this publication, and it also happens to be CrappieNOW’s 15th anniversary issue—Number 180. Both are humbling distinctions, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of this important moment
- [TTI MONTHLY GIVEAWAY](https://crappienow.com/tti-monthly-giveaway/) - Slab Runners feature the Bobby Garland Baby Shad. Add the sound, flash & vibration of the Road Runner head, and you put fish in the boat! Slab Runners come with or without weed guards and available in 20 different colors to choose from. $50.00 Monthly Giveaway of Products! Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
- [Opening Cast - Jan 2026](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-jan-2026/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Madalyn Roberts Brent Frazee Larry Marek ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2024 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
- [January 2026](https://crappienow.com/january-2026/) - OPENING CAST JAN 2026 It is with mixed emotions that I share the news that this will be my final Opening Cast and final issue editing CrappieNOW.com. I have thoroughly enjoyed nearly seven years at the editing helm of this online dynasty among the crappie-fishing network. I have reached the age where I have decided
- [CrappieNow 2025 Magazine Archives](https://crappienow.com/crappienow-2025-magazine-archives/) - JANUARY 2025 FEBRUARY 2025 MARCH 2025 APRIL 2025 MAY 2025 JUNE 2025 JULY 2025 AUGUST 2025 SEPTEMBER 2025 OCTOBER 2025 NOVEMBER 2025 DECEMBER 2025
- [Dec 2025](https://crappienow.com/dec-2025/) - OPENING CAST DEC 2025 The changing season brings with it changes in crappie locations and feeding patterns. Change gets harder for this aging angler, but crappies are just like me, they react at first hesitant to change, especially the weather and water conditions and as they acclimate, they go back to eating. The one
- [Opening Cast - Dec 2025](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-dec-2025/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Madalyn Roberts Anietra Hamper Larry Marek Brent Frazee Scott Mackenthun Copyright © 2024 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole
- [Nov 2025](https://crappienow.com/nov-2025/) - OPENING CAST NOV 2025 It’s that time of year again—the season when the curse of being both a fisherman and a hunter hits me full force. And a’hunting I have been! Including a trip of a lifetime – #1 on my Bucket List – to the target-rich wilds of Argentina. We spent part of our time dove
- [Opening Cast - Nov 2025](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-nov-2025/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Madalyn Roberts Brent Frazee Larry Marek ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2024 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
- [Opening Cast - Oct 2025](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-oct-2025/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Madalyn Roberts Anietra Hamper Larry Marek Brent Frazee Scott Mackenthun Copyright © 2024 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole
- [Oct 2025](https://crappienow.com/oct-2025/) - OPENING CAST OCT 2025 Early Fall Crappie Fishing Just got back from a late summer fishing tournament near Shreveport, LA and a week later, to East Fork in Ohio. Got to fish both Cross Lake and a section of the Red River in Shreveport. The shad and crappie are starting to migrate with the shad
- [Sept 2025](https://crappienow.com/sept-2025/) - OPENING CAST SEPT 2025 I’ve never been shy about making a fool of myself, especially if it means someone else might avoid the same mistake. So, here goes. First a little background: I got my first boat when I was 16—a beastly little 10-foot jon boat powered by a ferocious 5.5 HP Evinrude. My
- [Opening Cast - Sept 2025](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-sept-2025/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Madalyn Roberts Brent Frazee Larry Marek ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2024 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
- [August 2025](https://crappienow.com/august-2025/) - OPENING CAST AUGUST 2025 ICAST 2025 is a wrap. This year, it was hosted in Orlando, Florida. Fishing vendors and manufacturers from around the globe attend to meet with dealers, retailers, rep groups and media. New products are presented to all attendees at the show, orders for the next year are processed and it
- [Opening Cast - August 2025](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-august-2025/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Michael Giles Brad Wiegmann Larry Marek Brent Frazee Scott Mackenthun Copyright © 2024 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole
- [CRAPPIENOW HOME PAGE - MARCH 2025](https://crappienow.com/crappienow-home-page-march-2025/) - Welcome to CrappieNOW! An unequaled online-only crappie fishing magazine aimed at passionate crappie anglers from all skill levels. It is presented on a platform where readers can search for information on new crappie fishing tips, techniques, destinations, equipment, tackle, tournaments, and the latest news from industry-leading professionals. Milestone Article Categories Destinations Equipment Tackle Techniques News
- [CRAPPIENOW HOME PAGE - DECEMBER 2024](https://crappienow.com/crappienow-home-page-december-2024/) - Welcome to CrappieNOW! An unequaled online-only crappie fishing magazine aimed at passionate crappie anglers from all skill levels. It is presented on a platform where readers can search for information on new crappie fishing tips, techniques, destinations, equipment, tackle, tournaments, and the latest news from industry-leading professionals. Milestone Article Categories Destinations Equipment Tackle Techniques News
- [Opening Cast - July 2025](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-july-2025/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Madalyn Roberts Brent Frazee Larry Marek ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2024 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
- [July 2025](https://crappienow.com/july-2025/) - OPENING CAST JULY 2025 “Looking behind the curtain” is an expression that means to see or reveal the true nature, inner workings, or secrets of something that is usually hidden or not openly known. I was privileged to get a look behind the curtain at the Pure Fishing/Berkley Labs operation in Spirit Lake, Iowa
- [June 2025](https://crappienow.com/june-2025/) - OPENING CAST JUNE 2025 My partner many years ago, Bill Braswell, also known as Braz, told me when I started fishing crappie tournaments with him that, “It’s the little things” you must consider to be a successful crappie fisherperson. I have learned over the years; this is so true for these sometimes-finicky fish. Sharing
- [Opening Cast - June 2025](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-june-2025/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Michael Giles Brad Wiegmann Larry Marek Brent Frazee Scott Mackenthun Copyright © 2024 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole
- [May 2025](https://crappienow.com/may-2025/) - OPENING CAST MAY 2025 I live in a quandary this time of year. Do I go to the lake or to the woods? You folks who turkey hunt know whereof I speak. It is turkey time in Tennessee (where I live, and much of the rest of the country). For nearly 20 years I
- [Opening Cast - May 2025](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-may-2025/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Madalyn Roberts Brent Frazee Larry Marek ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2024 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
- [Opening Cast - April 2025](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-april-2025/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Michael Giles Brad Wiegmann Larry Marek Brent Frazee Scott Mackenthun Copyright © 2024 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole
- [CrappieNow 2021 Magazine Archives](https://crappienow.com/crappienow-2021-magazine-archives/) - CrappieNOW 2021 CrappieNOW 2021 JANUARY 2021 FEBRUARY 2021 MARCH 2021 APRIL APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 JUNE 2021 JULY 2021 AUGUST 2021 SEPTEMBER 2021 OCTOBER 2021 NOVEMBER 2021 DECEMBER 2021
- [April 2025](https://crappienow.com/april-2025/) - OPENING CAST APRIL 2025 Recently, I had a brush of life or death while fishing. For the first time in 50 years of fishing in a boat, I fell overboard. It compelled me to share this experience with you and recommend the wearing of life jackets and safety gear. [READ MORE] A Kayak Angler’s
- [March 2025](https://crappienow.com/march-2025/) - OPENING CAST MARCH 2025 Here’s a little friendly advice from your former friendly game warden friend (me). Don’t get caught “fishing without.” That’s the way game wardens describe folks they find catch fishing without a license. The phrase saves words and the meaning is clear, as well as costly. It is likely the most common
- [Opening Cast - March 2025](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-march-2025/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Brad Wiegmann Larry Marek ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2024 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part
- [Feb 2025](https://crappienow.com/feb-2025/) - OPENING CAST FEB 2025 Recently, my mom passed away and is with all of Sue and I’s family in heaven. It was a painful time and one I can never forget. Her passing has pushed me to reminisce about the good years with our families. [READ MORE] Destination: Alabama’s Bear Creek Lakes by Greg
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- [Jan 2025](https://crappienow.com/jan-2025/) - OPENING CAST JAN 2025 It is no secret that the world is gravitating to the Internet. The printed word on real paper is becoming a thing of the past. In spite of that, we regularly get e-mails from crappie anglers who want to know how they can receive a hardcopy of CrappieNOW Magazine in
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- [Nov 2024](https://crappienow.com/nov-2024/) - OPENING CAST NOV 2024 I cannot tell a lie (well, I can, but I won’t this particular time). Even though I am the Editor of a professional fishing publication (this one), I am one of those “other people” we always write about this time of year. You know, it is when we, or one
- [Opening Cast - Nov 2024](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-nov-2024/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Steve McCadams Keith Lusher Richard Hines Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Brad Wiegmann Larry Marek ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2024 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part
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- [Sept 2024](https://crappienow.com/sept-2024/) - OPENING CAST SEPT 2024 Fishermen stink! Nothing personal, but we do. Whether we’ve showered or not, we stink and fish know it. Here are some facts (according to my college Ichthyology textbook) – plug the noses of some sharks or catfish and they’ll starve to death. Some fish can detect one molecule of a
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- [July 2024](https://crappienow.com/july-2024/) - OPENING CAST JULY 2024 As we’ve shared, in May the CrappieNOW crew, fishing guides, manufacturers and tourism officials gathered at Barnett Reservoir in Ridgeland, Mississippi for the 2024 Media Camp. It was an opportunity for media-content gathering and fellowship. It was there I finally got to shake the hand of Jeff Smith, the owner/operator
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- [June 2024](https://crappienow.com/june-2024/) - OPENING CAST JUNE 2024 Every year CrappieNOW sponsors a media camp to develop content for the selected location tourism activities, sponsors and future how-to videos, reels, articles, etc. This year we gathered at Barnett Reservoir – often known as “The Rez” to locals – in Ridgeland, MS. It was the biggest media camp we
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- [April 2024](https://crappienow.com/april-2024/) - OPENING CAST APRIL 2024 Spring is my favorite time of year, especially for the crappie fishing. Although some days may not feel like spring, overall nature tells us the warming conditions are bringing all things to life in the great outdoors. In many of my seminars and shows, many ask for the best indicators,
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- [March 2024](https://crappienow.com/march-2024/) - OPENING CAST MARCH 2024 How many fishermen are using forward-facing sonar nowadays? And the survey says… As the Editor of www.CrappieNOW.com Magazine I have recently been plagued by that question – “How many anglers on the water these days have purchased and are using forward-facing sonar (FFS)?” The question is important to me because
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- [February 2024](https://crappienow.com/february-2024/) - OPENING CAST FEBRUARY 2024 In January, I started off the year attending and presenting at the annual National Professional Anglers Association conference held in Ft. Meyers, Florida. With more than 100 fisher people, industry representatives, speakers and fishing educators, it was an awesome event. This association is for all fishing industry professionals and fisher
- [January 2024](https://crappienow.com/january-2024/) - OPENING CAST JANUARY 2024 Life is tough! If you are well-rounded sportsman, not just a diehard crappie addict, winter is a confusing time of year. One friend wants me to come and share a duck blind for a few days. Another asked me to go deer hunting (actually I asked to go with him…
- [Opening Cast - January 2024](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-january-2024/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Brent Frazee Keith Lusher Mike Gnatkowski Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Brad Wiegmann Lindsey Lucas ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2023 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part
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- [Dec 2023](https://crappienow.com/dec-2023/) - OPENING CAST DECEMBER 2023 It is hard to believe that another year is almost in the books. It seems as I get older and fill up my calendar with all the fishing related things I do, time just evaporates. As it pertains to the CrappieNOW virtual world, the team and you the reader/watcher have
- [Opening Cast - Dec 2023](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-dec-2023/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Brent Frazee Keith Lusher Mike Gnatkowski Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Brad Wiegmann Lindsey Lucas ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2023 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part
- [Nov 2023](https://crappienow.com/nov-2023/) - OPENING CAST NOVEMBER 2023 There has been a massive amount of buzz lately regarding the impact of forward-facing sonar, also known as live-imaging sonar (LIS). B.A.S.S. officials announced recently that, while they will continue allowing the use of LIS during the coming season, they are creating a committee to monitor the use of LIS
- [Opening Cast - November 2023](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-november-2023/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Brent Frazee Keith Lusher Mike Gnatkowski Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Brad Wiegmann Lindsey Lucas ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2023 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part
- [Oct 2023](https://crappienow.com/oct-2023/) - OPENING CAST OCTOBER 2023 Innovation in anything we do is a must. Keeping an ezine and its related social media channels abreast of the latest production and distribution methods is as challenging as new electronics capabilities – not to mention content subject selections. My CrappieNOW and CatfishNOW teams are dedicated to meet and exceed
- [Opening Cast - Oct 2023](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-oct-2023/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Brent Frazee Keith Lusher Mike Gnatkowski Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Brad Wiegmann Lindsey Lucas ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2023 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part
- [September 2023](https://crappienow.com/september-2023/) - OPENING CAST SEPTEMBER 2023 I am well-into my fourth year as the Editor of CrappieNOW Magazine. When he interviewed me for the job, I told Publisher Dan Dannemueller from the get-go that, “I am NOT the best crappie fisherman around. I would rank myself as average, at best. But I know people.” Those “people”
- [Opening Cast - September 2023](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-september-2023/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Brent Frazee Keith Lusher Mike Gnatkowski Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Brad Wiegmann Lindsey Lucas ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2023 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part
- [Opening Cast - August 2023](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-august-2023/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Brent Frazee Keith Lusher Mike Gnatkowski Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Brad Wiegmann Lindsey Lucas ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2023 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part
- [August 2023](https://crappienow.com/august-2023/) - OPENING CAST AUGUST 2023 This song keeps coming to mind during these hot days of summer – “Hot, hot baby.” Wow, is it ever hot here in the South and everywhere, I guess. Not only are the temperatures hot but so are the new products for 2023-2024. I just attended the ICAST 2023 show
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- [July 2023](https://crappienow.com/july-2023/) - OPENING CAST JULY 2023 In this month’s “Lure of the Month,” you will read about Capt. Scott Lillie, a fishing guide on the Tennessee River. Full disclosure – I’m baring my soul to the world so no one thinks I’m trying to pull the wool over your eyes. Capt. Lillie is one of my
- [Opening Cast - July 2023](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-july-2023/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Brent Frazee Keith Lusher Mike Gnatkowski Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Brad Wiegmann Lindsey Lucas ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2023 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part
- [June 2023](https://crappienow.com/june-2023/) - OPENING CAST JUNE 2023 Well, the calendar says it is spring, but this month sure has been a mixed bag of warm and cold even here in the South. It not only has we humans confused but also the crappie. One day, I am in my NorFin USA cold weather gear to keep warm on the
- [Opening Cast - June 2023](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-june-2023/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Terry Madewell Keith Lusher Larry Whiteley Keith Sutton Brad Wiegmann Lindsey Lucas ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2023 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
- [May 2023](https://crappienow.com/may-2023/) - OPENING CAST MAY 2023 How was your Spring crappie season? Most folks are going to answer, “Okay” or “Bad” or maybe “Great!” But when they answer, it is likely to be based upon their less-than-scientific memory. In my case that means a very poor memory. People (fishermen especially) often have a tendency to forget
- [Opening Cast - May 2023](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-may-2023/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Brent Frazee Keith Lusher Mike Gnatkowski Larry Whiteley Terry Madewell Keith Sutton Brad Wiegmann Lindsey Lucas ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2023 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part
- [April 2023](https://crappienow.com/april-2023/) - OPENING CAST APRIL 2023 Well, the calendar says it is spring, but this month sure has been a mixed bag of warm and cold even here in the South. It not only has we humans confused but also the crappie. One day, I am in my NorFin USA cold weather gear to keep warm
- [Opening Cast - April 2023](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-april-2023/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Terry Madewell Keith Lusher Larry Whiteley Keith Sutton Brad Wiegmann Lindsey Lucas ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2023 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
- [Opening Cast - March 2023](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-march-2023/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Terry Madewell Kenneth Keiser Brent Frazee Larry Whiteley Vernon Summerlin Brad Wiegmann Lindsey Lucas ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2023 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission
- [March 2023](https://crappienow.com/march-2023/) - OPENING CAST MARCH 2023 he March Issue of CrappieNOW features two new regular items we think readers will enjoy and appreciate First, look at the Main Menu above and you will find a new section called, “Find a Guide.” The new section features a healthy list of professional guides sorted alphabetically, first by state
- [February 2023](https://crappienow.com/february-2023/) - OPENING CAST FEBRUARY 2023 With most of us shivering in our boots as winter takes another plunge at us, south in Florida, spring is almost sprung! This means the crappie (speck) spawn is pressing forward. Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read
- [Opening Cast - Feb 2023](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-feb-2023/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Keith Sutton Greg McCain Brent Frazee Larry Whiteley Vernon Summerlin Scott MacKenthun Brad Wiegmann Lindsey Lucas ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@catfishnow.com Copyright © 2023 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without
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- [Jan 2023](https://crappienow.com/jan-2023/) - Opening Cast – January 2022 If you haven’t come up with your own yet, I am going to suggest a New Year’s resolution. Resolve to “Get out of your fishing rut.” We all do it. Whatever species we fish for we generally do it one way – a way that worked wonders once upon a
- [Opening Cast - January 2023](https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-january-2023/) - PUBLISHER Dan Dannenmueller EDITOR Richard Simms SR. WRITER Tim Huffman ART/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR Matt Mullikin GUEST WRITERS Terry Madewell Kenneth Keiser Brent Frazee Larry Whiteley Vernon Summerlin Brad Wiegmann Lindsey Lucas ADVERTISING SALES Phone: 334-285-1623 Email: info@crappienow.com Copyright © 2022 CrappieNow Online Magazine. A KMS, Inc. Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission
- [December 2022](https://crappienow.com/december-2022/) - OPENING CAST DECEMBER 2022 As the end of 2022 quickly approaches, my head is spinning as to where did the time go! So much has happened in our sport of crappie fishing. I felt a quick recap of some really important impacts to both the sport, me personally and the progress in CrappieNOW publishing might
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- [July 2021](https://crappienow.com/category/july_2021/) - John Godwin is well-known for his days starring in the popular TV program, Duck Dynasty. Nowadays, however, Godwin is becoming well-known as an avid professional crappie fisherman. He says he still loves duck hunting with a passion, but he may actually enjoy the pursuit of crappie even more.
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## Tags

- [black crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/black-crappie/)
- [crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie/)
- [crappie classic](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-classic/)
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- [jigs](https://crappienow.com/tag/jigs/)
- [Keith Sutton](https://crappienow.com/tag/keith-sutton/)
- [Magnolia Crappie Club](https://crappienow.com/tag/magnolia-crappie-club/)
- [minnows](https://crappienow.com/tag/minnows/)
- [seasonal structure](https://crappienow.com/tag/seasonal-structure/)
- [white crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/white-crappie/)
- [anchors](https://crappienow.com/tag/anchors/)
- [black crappies](https://crappienow.com/tag/black-crappies/)
- [boat rigging](https://crappienow.com/tag/boat-rigging/)
- [drift sock](https://crappienow.com/tag/drift-sock/)
- [fishing in the wind](https://crappienow.com/tag/fishing-in-the-wind/)
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- [Rend Lake](https://crappienow.com/tag/rend-lake/)
- [Sam Heaton](https://crappienow.com/tag/sam-heaton/)
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- [crappie recipe](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-recipe/)
- [recipe](https://crappienow.com/tag/recipe/)
- [Chad Morgenthaler](https://crappienow.com/tag/chad-morgenthaler/)
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- [electronics](https://crappienow.com/tag/electronics/)
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- [kids](https://crappienow.com/tag/kids/)
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- [crankbait](https://crappienow.com/tag/crankbait/)
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- [double-hook](https://crappienow.com/tag/double-hook/)
- [fathead minnow](https://crappienow.com/tag/fathead-minnow/)
- [Flicker Shad](https://crappienow.com/tag/flicker-shad/)
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- [Gary Yamamoto](https://crappienow.com/tag/gary-yamamoto/)
- [loop knot](https://crappienow.com/tag/loop-knot/)
- [minnow rig](https://crappienow.com/tag/minnow-rig/)
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- [Road Runner](https://crappienow.com/tag/road-runner/)
- [Senko](https://crappienow.com/tag/senko/)
- [trolling speed](https://crappienow.com/tag/trolling-speed/)
- [crappie now](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now/)
- [March](https://crappienow.com/tag/march/)
- [Baked CRAPPIE Fillets w/ Savory RICE](https://crappienow.com/tag/baked-crappie-fillets-w-savory-rice/)
- [WATER CHESTNUTS & BASIL](https://crappienow.com/tag/water-chestnuts-basil/)
- [Photo contest](https://crappienow.com/tag/photo-contest/)
- [crappie recipes](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-recipes/)
- [recipes](https://crappienow.com/tag/recipes/)
- [Crappie NOW March 2016](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-march-2016/)
- [Beaver Lake](https://crappienow.com/tag/beaver-lake/)
- [Enid Lake](https://crappienow.com/tag/enid-lake/)
- [Old Hickory](https://crappienow.com/tag/old-hickory/)
- [Brad Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/tag/brad-wiegmann/)
- [crappie fishing](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-fishing/)
- [kayak](https://crappienow.com/tag/kayak/)
- [kayak crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/kayak-crappie/)
- [kayaks](https://crappienow.com/tag/kayaks/)
- [Tim Huffman](https://crappienow.com/tag/tim-huffman/)
- [Wiegmann](https://crappienow.com/tag/wiegmann/)
- [CRAPPIE ALMONDINE](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-almondine/)
- [gene westbrook](https://crappienow.com/tag/gene-westbrook/)
- [aluminum boat](https://crappienow.com/tag/aluminum-boat/)
- [cover](https://crappienow.com/tag/cover/)
- [jungle crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/jungle-crappie/)
- [stumps](https://crappienow.com/tag/stumps/)
- [vertical jigging](https://crappienow.com/tag/vertical-jigging/)
- [willows](https://crappienow.com/tag/willows/)
- [Baked Crappie w/ Confetti Rice](https://crappienow.com/tag/baked-crappie-w-confetti-rice/)
- [drifting](https://crappienow.com/tag/drifting/)
- [flats](https://crappienow.com/tag/flats/)
- [GPS waypoint](https://crappienow.com/tag/gps-waypoint/)
- [Jig Heads](https://crappienow.com/tag/jig-heads/)
- [Lake Pymatuning](https://crappienow.com/tag/lake-pymatuning/)
- [Pennsylvania](https://crappienow.com/tag/pennsylvania/)
- [structure](https://crappienow.com/tag/structure/)
- [stump](https://crappienow.com/tag/stump/)
- [wind](https://crappienow.com/tag/wind/)
- [CRAPPIE Fish Fillets with a SUN-DRIED TOMATOES and WINE Sauce](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-fish-fillets-with-a-sun-dried-tomatoes-and-wine-sauce/)
- [1946. Dwight David Eisenhower was listed in the cookbook as Chief of Staff.DEEP-FAT FRIED FISHYield: 300 servings](https://crappienow.com/tag/1946-dwight-david-eisenhower-was-listed-in-the-cookbook-as-chief-of-staff-deep-fat-fried-fishyield-300-servings/)
- [approximately 5 ounces each.Fish Fillets 90 pounds](https://crappienow.com/tag/approximately-5-ounces-each-fish-fillets-90-pounds/)
- [dated August 27](https://crappienow.com/tag/dated-august-27/)
- [This recipe is from an old Army cookbook](https://crappienow.com/tag/this-recipe-is-from-an-old-army-cookbook/)
- [blacknose crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/blacknose-crappie/)
- [BnM rod](https://crappienow.com/tag/bnm-rod/)
- [clear water](https://crappienow.com/tag/clear-water/)
- [Colors](https://crappienow.com/tag/colors/)
- [crankbaits](https://crappienow.com/tag/crankbaits/)
- [Driftmasters](https://crappienow.com/tag/driftmasters/)
- [Kentucky](https://crappienow.com/tag/kentucky/)
- [Kentucky rig](https://crappienow.com/tag/kentucky-rig/)
- [Mississippi](https://crappienow.com/tag/mississippi/)
- [Road Runners](https://crappienow.com/tag/road-runners/)
- [trolling cranks](https://crappienow.com/tag/trolling-cranks/)
- [Charcoal Grill](https://crappienow.com/tag/charcoal-grill/)
- [Crappie CAMP OUT Recipe – No Clean Up!Cook the crappie fillet recipe in heavy-duty aluminum foil packets on a - Charcoal Fire-Pit](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-camp-out-recipe-no-clean-upcook-the-crappie-fillet-recipe-in-heavy-duty-aluminum-foil-packets-on-a-charcoal-fire-pit/)
- [or Gas Grill (Packets can also be baked at 350 degrees in the oven for 40 minutes).](https://crappienow.com/tag/or-gas-grill-packets-can-also-be-baked-at-350-degrees-in-the-oven-for-40-minutes/)
- [crappienow](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappienow/)
- [deeper water](https://crappienow.com/tag/deeper-water/)
- [Lake Granada](https://crappienow.com/tag/lake-granada/)
- [longline trolling](https://crappienow.com/tag/longline-trolling/)
- [Ron Presley](https://crappienow.com/tag/ron-presley/)
- [tactics](https://crappienow.com/tag/tactics/)
- [Bandit Crankbait](https://crappienow.com/tag/bandit-crankbait/)
- [BnM](https://crappienow.com/tag/bnm/)
- [D’Arbonne](https://crappienow.com/tag/darbonne/)
- [Duck Commander](https://crappienow.com/tag/duck-commander/)
- [January](https://crappienow.com/tag/january/)
- [Ouachita River](https://crappienow.com/tag/ouachita-river/)
- [reservoirs](https://crappienow.com/tag/reservoirs/)
- [rivers](https://crappienow.com/tag/rivers/)
- [rods](https://crappienow.com/tag/rods/)
- [Sardis Mississippi](https://crappienow.com/tag/sardis-mississippi/)
- [spider rigging](https://crappienow.com/tag/spider-rigging/)
- [The Panfish Pole](https://crappienow.com/tag/the-panfish-pole/)
- [trolling poles](https://crappienow.com/tag/trolling-poles/)
- [chunk rocks](https://crappienow.com/tag/chunk-rocks/)
- [Crappie NOW November 2013](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-november-2013/)
- [cribs](https://crappienow.com/tag/cribs/)
- [Fish-finding](https://crappienow.com/tag/fish-finding/)
- [man-made brushpiles](https://crappienow.com/tag/man-made-brushpiles/)
- [brush](https://crappienow.com/tag/brush/)
- [crappie tactics](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-tactics/)
- [current](https://crappienow.com/tag/current/)
- [Deep Vertical Jigging](https://crappienow.com/tag/deep-vertical-jigging/)
- [fall](https://crappienow.com/tag/fall/)
- [Grand River](https://crappienow.com/tag/grand-river/)
- [Kansas](https://crappienow.com/tag/kansas/)
- [Kenneth L. Kieser](https://crappienow.com/tag/kenneth-l-kieser/)
- [Missouri](https://crappienow.com/tag/missouri/)
- [muddy water](https://crappienow.com/tag/muddy-water/)
- [November](https://crappienow.com/tag/november/)
- [Osage](https://crappienow.com/tag/osage/)
- [post-spawn](https://crappienow.com/tag/post-spawn/)
- [Rain](https://crappienow.com/tag/rain/)
- [Roadrunner](https://crappienow.com/tag/roadrunner/)
- [Slip Shot](https://crappienow.com/tag/slip-shot/)
- [Submerged Trees](https://crappienow.com/tag/submerged-trees/)
- [Techniques](https://crappienow.com/tag/techniques/)
- [truman lake](https://crappienow.com/tag/truman-lake/)
- [TTI Blakemore](https://crappienow.com/tag/tti-blakemore/)
- [Tube Jigs](https://crappienow.com/tag/tube-jigs/)
- [Water Conditions](https://crappienow.com/tag/water-conditions/)
- [Weather Conditions](https://crappienow.com/tag/weather-conditions/)
- [Weather Patterns](https://crappienow.com/tag/weather-patterns/)
- [winter](https://crappienow.com/tag/winter/)
- [Berkley Flicker Shads](https://crappienow.com/tag/berkley-flicker-shads/)
- [cold front](https://crappienow.com/tag/cold-front/)
- [electronic maps](https://crappienow.com/tag/electronic-maps/)
- [Falling Water](https://crappienow.com/tag/falling-water/)
- [fishing](https://crappienow.com/tag/fishing/)
- [Fishing Pressure](https://crappienow.com/tag/fishing-pressure/)
- [LARGE FLATS](https://crappienow.com/tag/large-flats/)
- [longlining](https://crappienow.com/tag/longlining/)
- [Planner Boards](https://crappienow.com/tag/planner-boards/)
- [pulling](https://crappienow.com/tag/pulling/)
- [Seasonal Information](https://crappienow.com/tag/seasonal-information/)
- [Sun](https://crappienow.com/tag/sun/)
- [Tackle](https://crappienow.com/tag/tackle/)
- [trolling](https://crappienow.com/tag/trolling/)
- [equipment](https://crappienow.com/tag/equipment/)
- [Fishing Lines](https://crappienow.com/tag/fishing-lines/)
- [line](https://crappienow.com/tag/line/)
- [reels](https://crappienow.com/tag/reels/)
- [Rod](https://crappienow.com/tag/rod/)
- [Spinning Tackle](https://crappienow.com/tag/spinning-tackle/)
- [Baits](https://crappienow.com/tag/baits/)
- [Brian Sowers](https://crappienow.com/tag/brian-sowers/)
- [changing size](https://crappienow.com/tag/changing-size/)
- [color](https://crappienow.com/tag/color/)
- [lakes](https://crappienow.com/tag/lakes/)
- [Locating Crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/locating-crappie/)
- [Minnow](https://crappienow.com/tag/minnow/)
- [Slow Troll](https://crappienow.com/tag/slow-troll/)
- [Speed](https://crappienow.com/tag/speed/)
- [Tennessee](https://crappienow.com/tag/tennessee/)
- [Truman](https://crappienow.com/tag/truman/)
- [BnM poles](https://crappienow.com/tag/bnm-poles/)
- [Cold Water](https://crappienow.com/tag/cold-water/)
- [Crappie Habitat](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-habitat/)
- [creek channels](https://crappienow.com/tag/creek-channels/)
- [Creeks](https://crappienow.com/tag/creeks/)
- [Eagle Claw Hook](https://crappienow.com/tag/eagle-claw-hook/)
- [Marion](https://crappienow.com/tag/marion/)
- [Moultrie](https://crappienow.com/tag/moultrie/)
- [October](https://crappienow.com/tag/october/)
- [patterns](https://crappienow.com/tag/patterns/)
- [Santee Cooper](https://crappienow.com/tag/santee-cooper/)
- [September](https://crappienow.com/tag/september/)
- [shad](https://crappienow.com/tag/shad/)
- [South Carolina](https://crappienow.com/tag/south-carolina/)
- [Whitey Outlaw](https://crappienow.com/tag/whitey-outlaw/)
- [Grand Lake O' the Cherokees](https://crappienow.com/tag/grand-lake-o-the-cherokees/)
- [Oklahoma](https://crappienow.com/tag/oklahoma/)
- [aSeries](https://crappienow.com/tag/aseries/)
- [braided line](https://crappienow.com/tag/braided-line/)
- [Brosdahl](https://crappienow.com/tag/brosdahl/)
- [Crappie NOW January 2014](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-january-2014/)
- [glo-line](https://crappienow.com/tag/glo-line/)
- [Lews](https://crappienow.com/tag/lews/)
- [North American Sportshow; bloodworm](https://crappienow.com/tag/north-american-sportshow-bloodworm/)
- [Northland](https://crappienow.com/tag/northland/)
- [Raymarine](https://crappienow.com/tag/raymarine/)
- [Spiderwire](https://crappienow.com/tag/spiderwire/)
- [spinning reel](https://crappienow.com/tag/spinning-reel/)
- [sport show](https://crappienow.com/tag/sport-show/)
- [Stealth](https://crappienow.com/tag/stealth/)
- [Crappie NOW December 2013](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-december-2013/)
- [Crappie Stalkers](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-stalkers/)
- [Crappie Thunder](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-thunder/)
- [Deep Water](https://crappienow.com/tag/deep-water/)
- [Driftmaster](https://crappienow.com/tag/driftmaster/)
- [hook](https://crappienow.com/tag/hook/)
- [Jighead](https://crappienow.com/tag/jighead/)
- [livewell](https://crappienow.com/tag/livewell/)
- [Mid-Depth Water](https://crappienow.com/tag/mid-depth-water/)
- [Reelfoot](https://crappienow.com/tag/reelfoot/)
- [shallow water](https://crappienow.com/tag/shallow-water/)
- [Slip-Floats](https://crappienow.com/tag/slip-floats/)
- [Strike King Slab Hammer](https://crappienow.com/tag/strike-king-slab-hammer/)
- [Suspended](https://crappienow.com/tag/suspended/)
- [bobbers](https://crappienow.com/tag/bobbers/)
- [brush piles](https://crappienow.com/tag/brush-piles/)
- [casting](https://crappienow.com/tag/casting/)
- [Edges](https://crappienow.com/tag/edges/)
- [slow trolling](https://crappienow.com/tag/slow-trolling/)
- [trolling motor](https://crappienow.com/tag/trolling-motor/)
- [Alabama](https://crappienow.com/tag/alabama/)
- [Arkansas Mississippi](https://crappienow.com/tag/arkansas-mississippi/)
- [Bluffs](https://crappienow.com/tag/bluffs/)
- [February](https://crappienow.com/tag/february/)
- [Reelfoot Lake](https://crappienow.com/tag/reelfoot-lake/)
- [Stake Beds](https://crappienow.com/tag/stake-beds/)
- [Tombigbee](https://crappienow.com/tag/tombigbee/)
- [Bernard Williams](https://crappienow.com/tag/bernard-williams/)
- [big crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/big-crappie/)
- [Clothes](https://crappienow.com/tag/clothes/)
- [Cold](https://crappienow.com/tag/cold/)
- [Crappie Assassin](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-assassin/)
- [dock shooting](https://crappienow.com/tag/dock-shooting/)
- [Don Terry](https://crappienow.com/tag/don-terry/)
- [Glowing](https://crappienow.com/tag/glowing/)
- [long lining](https://crappienow.com/tag/long-lining/)
- [Mo’glo Jighead](https://crappienow.com/tag/moglo-jighead/)
- [Ronnie Capps](https://crappienow.com/tag/ronnie-capps/)
- [Snow](https://crappienow.com/tag/snow/)
- [Split Shot](https://crappienow.com/tag/split-shot/)
- [Stubby Steve’s Fish Pellets](https://crappienow.com/tag/stubby-steves-fish-pellets/)
- [T.J. Stallings](https://crappienow.com/tag/t-j-stallings/)
- [Tiny Shad](https://crappienow.com/tag/tiny-shad/)
- [Weather](https://crappienow.com/tag/weather/)
- [Weight](https://crappienow.com/tag/weight/)
- [Big Fish](https://crappienow.com/tag/big-fish/)
- [Breakwater](https://crappienow.com/tag/breakwater/)
- [Buck Brush Www.Crappiepredator.Com](https://crappienow.com/tag/buck-brush-www-crappiepredator-com/)
- [Crappie Guide](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-guide/)
- [Deep](https://crappienow.com/tag/deep/)
- [Don Gasaway](https://crappienow.com/tag/don-gasaway/)
- [ice fishing](https://crappienow.com/tag/ice-fishing/)
- [Illinois](https://crappienow.com/tag/illinois/)
- [Jigs Heads](https://crappienow.com/tag/jigs-heads/)
- [Lake Fork Tackle](https://crappienow.com/tag/lake-fork-tackle/)
- [Nick Shafer](https://crappienow.com/tag/nick-shafer/)
- [pre-spawn](https://crappienow.com/tag/pre-spawn/)
- [Rip Rap](https://crappienow.com/tag/rip-rap/)
- [Seasonal Patterns](https://crappienow.com/tag/seasonal-patterns/)
- [Shad Spawn](https://crappienow.com/tag/shad-spawn/)
- [spawn](https://crappienow.com/tag/spawn/)
- [Spring](https://crappienow.com/tag/spring/)
- [Summer](https://crappienow.com/tag/summer/)
- [vegetation](https://crappienow.com/tag/vegetation/)
- [Water Clarity](https://crappienow.com/tag/water-clarity/)
- [Bait Selection](https://crappienow.com/tag/bait-selection/)
- [blade baits](https://crappienow.com/tag/blade-baits/)
- [Bucktail Jigs](https://crappienow.com/tag/bucktail-jigs/)
- [Double Rigs](https://crappienow.com/tag/double-rigs/)
- [hair jigs](https://crappienow.com/tag/hair-jigs/)
- [Hooks](https://crappienow.com/tag/hooks/)
- [Jeff Samsel](https://crappienow.com/tag/jeff-samsel/)
- [Kits](https://crappienow.com/tag/kits/)
- [lures](https://crappienow.com/tag/lures/)
- [Plastics](https://crappienow.com/tag/plastics/)
- [Pre-Rigged Spinners](https://crappienow.com/tag/pre-rigged-spinners/)
- [Weights](https://crappienow.com/tag/weights/)
- [Jig Fishing](https://crappienow.com/tag/jig-fishing/)
- [Crescent Lake](https://crappienow.com/tag/crescent-lake/)
- [fried crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/fried-crappie/)
- [jigging](https://crappienow.com/tag/jigging/)
- [length limits](https://crappienow.com/tag/length-limits/)
- [Strike King](https://crappienow.com/tag/strike-king/)
- [VanDam](https://crappienow.com/tag/vandam/)
- [drop-offs](https://crappienow.com/tag/drop-offs/)
- [Habitat](https://crappienow.com/tag/habitat/)
- [Open Water](https://crappienow.com/tag/open-water/)
- [Weather Changes](https://crappienow.com/tag/weather-changes/)
- [Anglers](https://crappienow.com/tag/anglers/)
- [Bag Limits](https://crappienow.com/tag/bag-limits/)
- [Fishing Limits](https://crappienow.com/tag/fishing-limits/)
- [Humane Society of The United States (Hsus)](https://crappienow.com/tag/humane-society-of-the-united-states-hsus/)
- [Protecttheharvest.Com.](https://crappienow.com/tag/protecttheharvest-com/)
- [Threat To Fishing](https://crappienow.com/tag/threat-to-fishing/)
- [crappie; structure](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-structure/)
- [Rend Lake crappie guide](https://crappienow.com/tag/rend-lake-crappie-guide/)
- [3XD](https://crappienow.com/tag/3xd/)
- [Biffle Bug](https://crappienow.com/tag/biffle-bug/)
- [Jonathan VanDam](https://crappienow.com/tag/jonathan-vandam/)
- [Luke Estel](https://crappienow.com/tag/luke-estel/)
- [Mark Davis](https://crappienow.com/tag/mark-davis/)
- [Tommy Biffle](https://crappienow.com/tag/tommy-biffle/)
- [crappie spoons](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-spoons/)
- [spider troll](https://crappienow.com/tag/spider-troll/)
- [spoons for crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/spoons-for-crappie/)
- [Dave Lefebre](https://crappienow.com/tag/dave-lefebre/)
- [ice crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/ice-crappie/)
- [LX-5](https://crappienow.com/tag/lx-5/)
- [Marcum](https://crappienow.com/tag/marcum/)
- [Pymatuning](https://crappienow.com/tag/pymatuning/)
- [oven fried crappie; venison chili](https://crappienow.com/tag/oven-fried-crappie-venison-chili/)
- [venison recipes](https://crappienow.com/tag/venison-recipes/)
- [crappie photo contest](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-photo-contest/)
- [CRAPPIE TEMPURA with Veggies](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-tempura-with-veggies/)
- [Don Collins](https://crappienow.com/tag/don-collins/)
- [Florida crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/florida-crappie/)
- [spawning crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/spawning-crappie/)
- [Wally Marshall pole](https://crappienow.com/tag/wally-marshall-pole/)
- [Crappie NOW February 2014](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-february-2014/)
- [crappie jig](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-jig/)
- [jig](https://crappienow.com/tag/jig/)
- [lake drawdown](https://crappienow.com/tag/lake-drawdown/)
- [rod holder](https://crappienow.com/tag/rod-holder/)
- [rod rack](https://crappienow.com/tag/rod-rack/)
- [spider rig](https://crappienow.com/tag/spider-rig/)
- [tip-up](https://crappienow.com/tag/tip-up/)
- [Tite-Lok](https://crappienow.com/tag/tite-lok/)
- [Crappie Basics #70 Go Slow](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-basics-70-go-slow/)
- [Crappie NOW How To Following The Cold Water Fish](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-how-to-following-the-cold-water-fish/)
- [flasher](https://crappienow.com/tag/flasher/)
- [jig actions](https://crappienow.com/tag/jig-actions/)
- [tip-ups](https://crappienow.com/tag/tip-ups/)
- [weedbeds](https://crappienow.com/tag/weedbeds/)
- [Gilford Sipes](https://crappienow.com/tag/gilford-sipes/)
- [Tip of the Month - Slow Trolling](https://crappienow.com/tag/tip-of-the-month-slow-trolling/)
- [holder](https://crappienow.com/tag/holder/)
- [pole holder](https://crappienow.com/tag/pole-holder/)
- [rack](https://crappienow.com/tag/rack/)
- [crappie ceviche](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-ceviche/)
- [crappie fillets](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-fillets/)
- [fillets](https://crappienow.com/tag/fillets/)
- [rice casserole](https://crappienow.com/tag/rice-casserole/)
- [February 2014 Photo Contest](https://crappienow.com/tag/february-2014-photo-contest/)
- [a good pick for someone in the north is to go down to Illinois. More specifically](https://crappienow.com/tag/a-good-pick-for-someone-in-the-north-is-to-go-down-to-illinois-more-specifically/)
- [a smaller size class. Also](https://crappienow.com/tag/a-smaller-size-class-also/)
- [Big crappie up north are](https://crappienow.com/tag/big-crappie-up-north-are/)
- [but opportunities good for a big fish. - Russ Bailey.](https://crappienow.com/tag/but-opportunities-good-for-a-big-fish-russ-bailey/)
- [in general](https://crappienow.com/tag/in-general/)
- [Kyle Schoenherr](https://crappienow.com/tag/kyle-schoenherr/)
- [Lake Kinkaid. I fish with a guide and friend](https://crappienow.com/tag/lake-kinkaid-i-fish-with-a-guide-and-friend/)
- [the fishing situation of a long warm weather season at Grenada or the Alabama River in the south isn't available in the north. Therefore](https://crappienow.com/tag/the-fishing-situation-of-a-long-warm-weather-season-at-grenada-or-the-alabama-river-in-the-south-isnt-available-in-the-north-therefore/)
- [weather bad](https://crappienow.com/tag/weather-bad/)
- [while filming a show there I caught a 2.99 from 40 feet of water. The bites are incredibly light](https://crappienow.com/tag/while-filming-a-show-there-i-caught-a-2-99-from-40-feet-of-water-the-bites-are-incredibly-light/)
- [with the best fishing usually in the dead of winter. The conditions aren't great. However](https://crappienow.com/tag/with-the-best-fishing-usually-in-the-dead-of-winter-the-conditions-arent-great-however/)
- [Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame](https://crappienow.com/tag/fresh-water-fishing-hall-of-fame/)
- [IGFA](https://crappienow.com/tag/igfa/)
- [record crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/record-crappie/)
- [baitfish](https://crappienow.com/tag/baitfish/)
- [bgjp](https://crappienow.com/tag/bgjp/)
- [Champlain](https://crappienow.com/tag/champlain/)
- [crappie pole](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-pole/)
- [fly fishing](https://crappienow.com/tag/fly-fishing/)
- [graphite pole](https://crappienow.com/tag/graphite-pole/)
- [ICAST](https://crappienow.com/tag/icast/)
- [laydown](https://crappienow.com/tag/laydown/)
- [laydowns](https://crappienow.com/tag/laydowns/)
- [long poles](https://crappienow.com/tag/long-poles/)
- [pole](https://crappienow.com/tag/pole/)
- [river](https://crappienow.com/tag/river/)
- [Rod Safe](https://crappienow.com/tag/rod-safe/)
- [roll cast](https://crappienow.com/tag/roll-cast/)
- [seasoned crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/seasoned-crappie/)
- [shooting](https://crappienow.com/tag/shooting/)
- [structures](https://crappienow.com/tag/structures/)
- [ultralight pole](https://crappienow.com/tag/ultralight-pole/)
- [wood](https://crappienow.com/tag/wood/)
- [Blackley](https://crappienow.com/tag/blackley/)
- [brushpiles](https://crappienow.com/tag/brushpiles/)
- [built-in livewells](https://crappienow.com/tag/built-in-livewells/)
- [drift](https://crappienow.com/tag/drift/)
- [Kalmerton](https://crappienow.com/tag/kalmerton/)
- [livewells](https://crappienow.com/tag/livewells/)
- [manmade cover](https://crappienow.com/tag/manmade-cover/)
- [mid-depth cover](https://crappienow.com/tag/mid-depth-cover/)
- [slabs](https://crappienow.com/tag/slabs/)
- [Swim-n Runner](https://crappienow.com/tag/swim-n-runner/)
- [transition](https://crappienow.com/tag/transition/)
- [transition crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/transition-crappie/)
- [Bass Pro Shops](https://crappienow.com/tag/bass-pro-shops/)
- [etoufee](https://crappienow.com/tag/etoufee/)
- [flooded trees](https://crappienow.com/tag/flooded-trees/)
- [fly vice](https://crappienow.com/tag/fly-vice/)
- [high water](https://crappienow.com/tag/high-water/)
- [Santa’s Wonderland](https://crappienow.com/tag/santas-wonderland/)
- [stocking crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/stocking-crappie/)
- [vice](https://crappienow.com/tag/vice/)
- [Pymatuning crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/pymatuning-crappie/)
- [Crappie NOW How To - Russ Bailey Early Spring Crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-how-to-russ-bailey-early-spring-crappie/)
- [Crappie Basics #71 - Winter Tips](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-basics-71-winter-tips/)
- [aerator](https://crappienow.com/tag/aerator/)
- [Angler of the Year](https://crappienow.com/tag/angler-of-the-year/)
- [Bass Cat](https://crappienow.com/tag/bass-cat/)
- [boat performance](https://crappienow.com/tag/boat-performance/)
- [boat speed](https://crappienow.com/tag/boat-speed/)
- [classic](https://crappienow.com/tag/classic/)
- [dock fishing](https://crappienow.com/tag/dock-fishing/)
- [docks](https://crappienow.com/tag/docks/)
- [Frabill](https://crappienow.com/tag/frabill/)
- [Lake Washington](https://crappienow.com/tag/lake-washington/)
- [Lake Whittington](https://crappienow.com/tag/lake-whittington/)
- [national championship](https://crappienow.com/tag/national-championship/)
- [weight distribution](https://crappienow.com/tag/weight-distribution/)
- [wood cover](https://crappienow.com/tag/wood-cover/)
- [dipnet](https://crappienow.com/tag/dipnet/)
- [slab](https://crappienow.com/tag/slab/)
- [wall-hanger](https://crappienow.com/tag/wall-hanger/)
- [Washington Lake](https://crappienow.com/tag/washington-lake/)
- [Plastic Ban Debate](https://crappienow.com/tag/plastic-ban-debate/)
- [Krappie Kings TV](https://crappienow.com/tag/krappie-kings-tv/)
- [Lake Marion](https://crappienow.com/tag/lake-marion/)
- [Lake Moultrie](https://crappienow.com/tag/lake-moultrie/)
- [ipilot](https://crappienow.com/tag/ipilot/)
- [Min Kota](https://crappienow.com/tag/min-kota/)
- [Motor Guide](https://crappienow.com/tag/motor-guide/)
- [Crappie Basics #73 - Big Bait](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-basics-73-big-bait/)
- [Crappie NOW April 2014](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-april-2014/)
- [April](https://crappienow.com/tag/april/)
- [April crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/april-crappie/)
- [crappies](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappies/)
- [dingy water](https://crappienow.com/tag/dingy-water/)
- [Shenago River](https://crappienow.com/tag/shenago-river/)
- [Shenango River Lake](https://crappienow.com/tag/shenango-river-lake/)
- [bushwhacking](https://crappienow.com/tag/bushwhacking/)
- [: longline](https://crappienow.com/tag/longline/)
- [long line; crappie; windy days; fishing in the wind; Weiss Lake; baitfish; boat speed; trolling speed](https://crappienow.com/tag/long-line-crappie-windy-days-fishing-in-the-wind-weiss-lake-baitfish-boat-speed-trolling-speed/)
- [drift boards](https://crappienow.com/tag/drift-boards/)
- [Talon](https://crappienow.com/tag/talon/)
- [Travis Bunting](https://crappienow.com/tag/travis-bunting/)
- [flyrod crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/flyrod-crappie/)
- [Magnolia Crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/magnolia-crappie/)
- [Lure Flavor Scent Attractor](https://crappienow.com/tag/lure-flavor-scent-attractor/)
- [Tundra](https://crappienow.com/tag/tundra/)
- [Humminbird 360](https://crappienow.com/tag/humminbird-360/)
- [Lowrance](https://crappienow.com/tag/lowrance/)
- [MinnKota](https://crappienow.com/tag/minnkota/)
- [structurescan](https://crappienow.com/tag/structurescan/)
- [Lake Texoma Crappie Could Set Multiple Records](https://crappienow.com/tag/lake-texoma-crappie-could-set-multiple-records/)
- [Basics 77 Rigging for Spider Rigging/Slow Trolling](https://crappienow.com/tag/basics-77-rigging-for-spider-riggingslow-trolling/)
- [Hobie](https://crappienow.com/tag/hobie/)
- [kayak fishing](https://crappienow.com/tag/kayak-fishing/)
- [Crisp PECAN-CRUMB Baked CRAPPIE](https://crappienow.com/tag/crisp-pecan-crumb-baked-crappie/)
- [CRAPPIE Tacos with Guacamole & Tomatoes](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-tacos-with-guacamole-tomatoes/)
- [maggots](https://crappienow.com/tag/maggots/)
- [tuffies](https://crappienow.com/tag/tuffies/)
- [waxworms](https://crappienow.com/tag/waxworms/)
- [Chautauqua](https://crappienow.com/tag/chautauqua/)
- [CoolWell](https://crappienow.com/tag/coolwell/)
- [sorting minnows](https://crappienow.com/tag/sorting-minnows/)
- [Crappie NOW How To Better Bait with TJ Stallings](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-how-to-better-bait-with-tj-stallings/)
- [Crappie Buster Shad Crank](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-buster-shad-crank/)
- [Johnson Fishing](https://crappienow.com/tag/johnson-fishing/)
- [threadfin shad](https://crappienow.com/tag/threadfin-shad/)
- [boat rigging; transducers](https://crappienow.com/tag/boat-rigging-transducers/)
- [Crappie NOW August 2014](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-august-2014/)
- [transducer protection](https://crappienow.com/tag/transducer-protection/)
- [Transducer Saver](https://crappienow.com/tag/transducer-saver/)
- [Crappie Basics 81: Swing and Slow Down](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-basics-81-swing-and-slow-down/)
- [crappie; rosy reds](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-rosy-reds/)
- [rosy red minnows](https://crappienow.com/tag/rosy-red-minnows/)
- [Gamma](https://crappienow.com/tag/gamma/)
- [Hide-a-Hook](https://crappienow.com/tag/hide-a-hook/)
- [Shakespeare](https://crappienow.com/tag/shakespeare/)
- [Swim Senko](https://crappienow.com/tag/swim-senko/)
- [Yamamoto](https://crappienow.com/tag/yamamoto/)
- [FRIED CRAPPIE W/Browned ONION & PEPPER Rings](https://crappienow.com/tag/fried-crappie-wbrowned-onion-pepper-rings/)
- [installing boat electronics](https://crappienow.com/tag/installing-boat-electronics/)
- [locators](https://crappienow.com/tag/locators/)
- [Ram mount](https://crappienow.com/tag/ram-mount/)
- [foundation](https://crappienow.com/tag/foundation/)
- [Bass Pro Shops Crappie Maxx](https://crappienow.com/tag/bass-pro-shops-crappie-maxx/)
- [Crank R](https://crappienow.com/tag/crank-r/)
- [crappie crank](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-crank/)
- [Rebel](https://crappienow.com/tag/rebel/)
- [Strike King crankbait](https://crappienow.com/tag/strike-king-crankbait/)
- [Crappie NOW September 2014](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-september-2014/)
- [Scott Williams](https://crappienow.com/tag/scott-williams/)
- [Crappie NOW How To Video - Dropping bait in slow with TJ Stallings](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-how-to-video-dropping-bait-in-slow-with-tj-stallings/)
- [Baked CRAPPIE & Tomato Au Gratin](https://crappienow.com/tag/baked-crappie-tomato-au-gratin/)
- [crappie poles](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-poles/)
- [Crappie NOW October 2014](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-october-2014/)
- [Swim’n Runner](https://crappienow.com/tag/swimn-runner/)
- [fall crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/fall-crappie/)
- [fall tips](https://crappienow.com/tag/fall-tips/)
- [Channels](https://crappienow.com/tag/channels/)
- [Coves](https://crappienow.com/tag/coves/)
- [Crappie Fishing Lures](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-fishing-lures/)
- [Depths for Jigging](https://crappienow.com/tag/depths-for-jigging/)
- [Fishing Tackle](https://crappienow.com/tag/fishing-tackle/)
- [B'n'M Rods](https://crappienow.com/tag/bnm-rods/)
- [B’n’m Buck’s Graphite Crappie Spinning Rod](https://crappienow.com/tag/bnm-bucks-graphite-crappie-spinning-rod/)
- [Blakemore Road Runners](https://crappienow.com/tag/blakemore-road-runners/)
- [Cold Temperatures](https://crappienow.com/tag/cold-temperatures/)
- [Corks](https://crappienow.com/tag/corks/)
- [Darrell Morris](https://crappienow.com/tag/darrell-morris/)
- [Jim Duckworth](https://crappienow.com/tag/jim-duckworth/)
- [Russ Bailey](https://crappienow.com/tag/russ-bailey/)
- [Targeting](https://crappienow.com/tag/targeting/)
- [Trilene](https://crappienow.com/tag/trilene/)
- [G3 Boats](https://crappienow.com/tag/g3-boats/)
- [John Neporadny Jr.](https://crappienow.com/tag/john-neporadny-jr/)
- [Melaleuca.Com](https://crappienow.com/tag/melaleuca-com/)
- [Ranger Boats](https://crappienow.com/tag/ranger-boats/)
- [Sol-U-Guard](https://crappienow.com/tag/sol-u-guard/)
- [TTI/Blakemore Fishing Group](https://crappienow.com/tag/tti-blakemore-fishing-group/)
- [Wally Marshall](https://crappienow.com/tag/wally-marshall/)
- [Crappie NOW November 2014](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-november-2014/)
- [Bridge Fishing](https://crappienow.com/tag/bridge-fishing/)
- [bridges](https://crappienow.com/tag/bridges/)
- [Bushes](https://crappienow.com/tag/bushes/)
- [Lake](https://crappienow.com/tag/lake/)
- [Manmade Structure](https://crappienow.com/tag/manmade-structure/)
- [riprap](https://crappienow.com/tag/riprap/)
- [Capps & Coleman Rig](https://crappienow.com/tag/capps-coleman-rig/)
- [Fishing Line](https://crappienow.com/tag/fishing-line/)
- [Minn Kota](https://crappienow.com/tag/minn-kota/)
- [Tip of the Month: Capps & Coleman Rig](https://crappienow.com/tag/tip-of-the-month-capps-coleman-rig/)
- [Fat Reds](https://crappienow.com/tag/fat-reds/)
- [Fried Crappie & Big](https://crappienow.com/tag/fried-crappie-big/)
- [Charlie Rogers](https://crappienow.com/tag/charlie-rogers/)
- [Fishing Techniques](https://crappienow.com/tag/fishing-techniques/)
- [Flipping](https://crappienow.com/tag/flipping/)
- [pilings](https://crappienow.com/tag/pilings/)
- [Pitching](https://crappienow.com/tag/pitching/)
- [Side Imager](https://crappienow.com/tag/side-imager/)
- [spinning](https://crappienow.com/tag/spinning/)
- [Water Depth](https://crappienow.com/tag/water-depth/)
- [Arkansas](https://crappienow.com/tag/arkansas/)
- [Capps-Coleman Style Rig](https://crappienow.com/tag/capps-coleman-style-rig/)
- [Chartreuse](https://crappienow.com/tag/chartreuse/)
- [Cold Water. Slow Troll](https://crappienow.com/tag/cold-water-slow-troll/)
- [Dennis Bayles](https://crappienow.com/tag/dennis-bayles/)
- [Fred Dooly](https://crappienow.com/tag/fred-dooly/)
- [Josh Chipman](https://crappienow.com/tag/josh-chipman/)
- [Lake Fork](https://crappienow.com/tag/lake-fork/)
- [Lake Of The Pines](https://crappienow.com/tag/lake-of-the-pines/)
- [Texas](https://crappienow.com/tag/texas/)
- [Windy](https://crappienow.com/tag/windy/)
- [Aqua Life; Frabill](https://crappienow.com/tag/aqua-life-frabill/)
- [Bait Saver](https://crappienow.com/tag/bait-saver/)
- [Bait Saver Aerators](https://crappienow.com/tag/bait-saver-aerators/)
- [Floating Design Aerator](https://crappienow.com/tag/floating-design-aerator/)
- [Frabill Products](https://crappienow.com/tag/frabill-products/)
- [John Neporadny](https://crappienow.com/tag/john-neporadny/)
- [Live Minnows](https://crappienow.com/tag/live-minnows/)
- [Marine Metal Products](https://crappienow.com/tag/marine-metal-products/)
- [portable aerator](https://crappienow.com/tag/portable-aerator/)
- [brush pile](https://crappienow.com/tag/brush-pile/)
- [Chirp Transducers](https://crappienow.com/tag/chirp-transducers/)
- [depth finders](https://crappienow.com/tag/depth-finders/)
- [down imaging](https://crappienow.com/tag/down-imaging/)
- [fish finders](https://crappienow.com/tag/fish-finders/)
- [Sensors](https://crappienow.com/tag/sensors/)
- [Side Scan](https://crappienow.com/tag/side-scan/)
- [Technology](https://crappienow.com/tag/technology/)
- [Blades](https://crappienow.com/tag/blades/)
- [Conneaut Lake](https://crappienow.com/tag/conneaut-lake/)
- [Darl Black](https://crappienow.com/tag/darl-black/)
- [Pymatuning Dam Outflow](https://crappienow.com/tag/pymatuning-dam-outflow/)
- [Thanksgiving](https://crappienow.com/tag/thanksgiving/)
- [Thanksgiving crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/thanksgiving-crappie/)
- [mushroom crappie; crappie recipes; cream of mushroom soup](https://crappienow.com/tag/mushroom-crappie-crappie-recipes-cream-of-mushroom-soup/)
- [Big Water](https://crappienow.com/tag/big-water/)
- [Clarity](https://crappienow.com/tag/clarity/)
- [Crappie NOW December 2014](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-december-2014/)
- [Deep Dropping Water](https://crappienow.com/tag/deep-dropping-water/)
- [Flooded](https://crappienow.com/tag/flooded/)
- [flooded brush](https://crappienow.com/tag/flooded-brush/)
- [Flooded Timber](https://crappienow.com/tag/flooded-timber/)
- [high water crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/high-water-crappie/)
- [poles](https://crappienow.com/tag/poles/)
- [Ponds](https://crappienow.com/tag/ponds/)
- [rise](https://crappienow.com/tag/rise/)
- [Rough Water](https://crappienow.com/tag/rough-water/)
- [tidal water](https://crappienow.com/tag/tidal-water/)
- [Trees](https://crappienow.com/tag/trees/)
- [Waters Muddy](https://crappienow.com/tag/waters-muddy/)
- [Christmas](https://crappienow.com/tag/christmas/)
- [Christmas dinner](https://crappienow.com/tag/christmas-dinner/)
- [Crappie NOW How To Cold Waterwith Scent featuring Russ Bailey](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-how-to-cold-waterwith-scent-featuring-russ-bailey/)
- [Homemade](https://crappienow.com/tag/homemade/)
- [Pre Rigged](https://crappienow.com/tag/pre-rigged/)
- [Skipping Jigs](https://crappienow.com/tag/skipping-jigs/)
- [Spinners](https://crappienow.com/tag/spinners/)
- [Tip of the Month: Being Silent](https://crappienow.com/tag/tip-of-the-month-being-silent/)
- [tying jigs](https://crappienow.com/tag/tying-jigs/)
- [Engel Live Bait Cooler](https://crappienow.com/tag/engel-live-bait-cooler/)
- [Frabill Flow Troll Bucket](https://crappienow.com/tag/frabill-flow-troll-bucket/)
- [G-3 Boats](https://crappienow.com/tag/g-3-boats/)
- [Lindy Bait Tamers](https://crappienow.com/tag/lindy-bait-tamers/)
- [Live Well](https://crappienow.com/tag/live-well/)
- [Minnow Boxes](https://crappienow.com/tag/minnow-boxes/)
- [Cabela’s Crappie USA Classic](https://crappienow.com/tag/cabelas-crappie-usa-classic/)
- [Crappie Etoufee](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-etoufee/)
- [Etouffee](https://crappienow.com/tag/etouffee/)
- [Bee Lake](https://crappienow.com/tag/bee-lake/)
- [Eagle Lake](https://crappienow.com/tag/eagle-lake/)
- [Thefishingwire.Com](https://crappienow.com/tag/thefishingwire-com/)
- [Crappie NOW How To January Crappie with Russ Bailey](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-how-to-january-crappie-with-russ-bailey/)
- [Crappie NOW January 2015](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-january-2015/)
- [ice fishing for crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/ice-fishing-for-crappie/)
- [ice jigs](https://crappienow.com/tag/ice-jigs/)
- [Man Up Crappie Po-Boys](https://crappienow.com/tag/man-up-crappie-po-boys/)
- [drift socks](https://crappienow.com/tag/drift-socks/)
- [Josh Gowan](https://crappienow.com/tag/josh-gowan/)
- [stump fishing](https://crappienow.com/tag/stump-fishing/)
- [jigheads](https://crappienow.com/tag/jigheads/)
- [3700](https://crappienow.com/tag/3700/)
- [tacklebox](https://crappienow.com/tag/tacklebox/)
- [black-chartreuse](https://crappienow.com/tag/black-chartreuse/)
- [Bro Brosdahl](https://crappienow.com/tag/bro-brosdahl/)
- [crappie seminars](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-seminars/)
- [live bait](https://crappienow.com/tag/live-bait/)
- [slip-cork fishing](https://crappienow.com/tag/slip-cork-fishing/)
- [organizing tackle](https://crappienow.com/tag/organizing-tackle/)
- [Rigrap](https://crappienow.com/tag/rigrap/)
- [Tackle Webs](https://crappienow.com/tag/tackle-webs/)
- [Vexilar](https://crappienow.com/tag/vexilar/)
- [Vern’s Cooking & Tidbits: Crushed and Crusty Crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/verns-cooking-tidbits-crushed-and-crusty-crappie/)
- [& HASH BROWN BRUNCH](https://crappienow.com/tag/hash-brown-brunch/)
- [BACON](https://crappienow.com/tag/bacon/)
- [Two Weekend EventJanuary 30th & 31stFebruary 7th & 8that numerous stores around the country.Crappie Pros will be in store with great tips and product specials!](https://crappienow.com/tag/two-weekend-eventjanuary-30th-31stfebruary-7th-8that-numerous-stores-around-the-country-crappie-pros-will-be-in-store-with-great-tips-and-product-specials/)
- [Crappie NOW February 2015](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-february-2015/)
- [low water](https://crappienow.com/tag/low-water/)
- [low water docks](https://crappienow.com/tag/low-water-docks/)
- [seasonal structures](https://crappienow.com/tag/seasonal-structures/)
- [slip-float](https://crappienow.com/tag/slip-float/)
- [Aqua-Vu](https://crappienow.com/tag/aqua-vu/)
- [BnM Pro Staff](https://crappienow.com/tag/bnm-pro-staff/)
- [Crappie Buster](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-buster/)
- [Gamma Panfish Line](https://crappienow.com/tag/gamma-panfish-line/)
- [Glow Road Runner](https://crappienow.com/tag/glow-road-runner/)
- [Ironsilk](https://crappienow.com/tag/ironsilk/)
- [Lindy Perch](https://crappienow.com/tag/lindy-perch/)
- [Mr. Crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/mr-crappie/)
- [new crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/new-crappie/)
- [Swim’R](https://crappienow.com/tag/swimr/)
- [Crappie NOW March 2015](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-march-2015/)
- [: boat](https://crappienow.com/tag/boat/)
- [pole holders](https://crappienow.com/tag/pole-holders/)
- [side trolling](https://crappienow.com/tag/side-trolling/)
- [double-hook minnow rig](https://crappienow.com/tag/double-hook-minnow-rig/)
- [setting the hook](https://crappienow.com/tag/setting-the-hook/)
- [Okeechobee](https://crappienow.com/tag/okeechobee/)
- [Patoka](https://crappienow.com/tag/patoka/)
- [contours](https://crappienow.com/tag/contours/)
- [down-current](https://crappienow.com/tag/down-current/)
- [hump](https://crappienow.com/tag/hump/)
- [seating](https://crappienow.com/tag/seating/)
- [CHEESY BAKED CRAPPIE STACKS](https://crappienow.com/tag/cheesy-baked-crappie-stacks/)
- [Richard Williams](https://crappienow.com/tag/richard-williams/)
- [TeeZur](https://crappienow.com/tag/teezur/)
- [TeeZur jig](https://crappienow.com/tag/teezur-jig/)
- [BnM Pole](https://crappienow.com/tag/bnm-pole/)
- [dipping](https://crappienow.com/tag/dipping/)
- [pads. St. John’s River](https://crappienow.com/tag/pads-st-johns-river/)
- [Do you face fishing challenges in March?](https://crappienow.com/tag/do-you-face-fishing-challenges-in-march/)
- [crappie spawn](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-spawn/)
- [stages of spawn](https://crappienow.com/tag/stages-of-spawn/)
- [Duckworth](https://crappienow.com/tag/duckworth/)
- [phases of the spawn](https://crappienow.com/tag/phases-of-the-spawn/)
- [Tip of the Month: March Fishing](https://crappienow.com/tag/tip-of-the-month-march-fishing/)
- [deep crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/deep-crappie/)
- [March fishing](https://crappienow.com/tag/march-fishing/)
- [grilled crappie; fish grilling; grilling; crappie recipe](https://crappienow.com/tag/grilled-crappie-fish-grilling-grilling-crappie-recipe/)
- [Fried Crappie with Citrus-Butter Caper Sauce](https://crappienow.com/tag/fried-crappie-with-citrus-butter-caper-sauce/)
- [barometer](https://crappienow.com/tag/barometer/)
- [Bloodworm](https://crappienow.com/tag/bloodworm/)
- [Crappie NOW April 2015](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-april-2015/)
- [severe cold front](https://crappienow.com/tag/severe-cold-front/)
- [Crappie Slider](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-slider/)
- [jigging pole](https://crappienow.com/tag/jigging-pole/)
- [pockets](https://crappienow.com/tag/pockets/)
- [Jamie Vladyka](https://crappienow.com/tag/jamie-vladyka/)
- [transitional cover](https://crappienow.com/tag/transitional-cover/)
- [transitioning crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/transitioning-crappie/)
- [canines](https://crappienow.com/tag/canines/)
- [Crappie for Canines](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-for-canines/)
- [dogs](https://crappienow.com/tag/dogs/)
- [GADA](https://crappienow.com/tag/gada/)
- [service dog](https://crappienow.com/tag/service-dog/)
- [braided](https://crappienow.com/tag/braided/)
- [super-line](https://crappienow.com/tag/super-line/)
- [Arklabutla](https://crappienow.com/tag/arklabutla/)
- [dream lake](https://crappienow.com/tag/dream-lake/)
- [spring spawn](https://crappienow.com/tag/spring-spawn/)
- [crappie boats](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-boats/)
- [electric trolling motor](https://crappienow.com/tag/electric-trolling-motor/)
- [trolling motors](https://crappienow.com/tag/trolling-motors/)
- [Grilled Venison Backstrap](https://crappienow.com/tag/grilled-venison-backstrap/)
- [catching fish. Slow trolling](https://crappienow.com/tag/catching-fish-slow-trolling/)
- [ledges](https://crappienow.com/tag/ledges/)
- [aluminum boats](https://crappienow.com/tag/aluminum-boats/)
- [Crappie NOW May 2015](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-may-2015/)
- [drift paddles](https://crappienow.com/tag/drift-paddles/)
- [shallow water anchor](https://crappienow.com/tag/shallow-water-anchor/)
- [Crappie with Rice Stuffing](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-with-rice-stuffing/)
- [Crappie NOW June 2015](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-june-2015/)
- [current edge](https://crappienow.com/tag/current-edge/)
- [edge](https://crappienow.com/tag/edge/)
- [fence rows](https://crappienow.com/tag/fence-rows/)
- [ledge](https://crappienow.com/tag/ledge/)
- [standing timber](https://crappienow.com/tag/standing-timber/)
- [weed edge](https://crappienow.com/tag/weed-edge/)
- [Arkansas crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/arkansas-crappie/)
- [I-40](https://crappienow.com/tag/i-40/)
- [Lake Dardanelle](https://crappienow.com/tag/lake-dardanelle/)
- [troll crankbaits](https://crappienow.com/tag/troll-crankbaits/)
- [tube jig](https://crappienow.com/tag/tube-jig/)
- [Big Hill](https://crappienow.com/tag/big-hill/)
- [Big Hill Reservoir](https://crappienow.com/tag/big-hill-reservoir/)
- [Parsons Kansas](https://crappienow.com/tag/parsons-kansas/)
- [Parsons Lake](https://crappienow.com/tag/parsons-lake/)
- [pulling crankbaits](https://crappienow.com/tag/pulling-crankbaits/)
- [PAN SAUTE CRAPPIE with BASIL & OLIVE OIL](https://crappienow.com/tag/pan-saute-crappie-with-basil-olive-oil/)
- [lily pads](https://crappienow.com/tag/lily-pads/)
- [pads](https://crappienow.com/tag/pads/)
- [Russ Bailey; Pymatuning](https://crappienow.com/tag/russ-bailey-pymatuning/)
- [air line](https://crappienow.com/tag/air-line/)
- [Charles Bunting](https://crappienow.com/tag/charles-bunting/)
- [Mr. Bubblers](https://crappienow.com/tag/mr-bubblers/)
- [fisherman's knot](https://crappienow.com/tag/fishermans-knot/)
- [fishing knot](https://crappienow.com/tag/fishing-knot/)
- [knot](https://crappienow.com/tag/knot/)
- [Palomar](https://crappienow.com/tag/palomar/)
- [crappie camp](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-camp/)
- [Pymatuning Lake](https://crappienow.com/tag/pymatuning-lake/)
- [best baits](https://crappienow.com/tag/best-baits/)
- [map](https://crappienow.com/tag/map/)
- [pre-trip info](https://crappienow.com/tag/pre-trip-info/)
- [boat electronics](https://crappienow.com/tag/boat-electronics/)
- [fish](https://crappienow.com/tag/fish/)
- [foil packet grilling](https://crappienow.com/tag/foil-packet-grilling/)
- [poached apples](https://crappienow.com/tag/poached-apples/)
- [CRAPPIE SAUTE w/ SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE on PENNE PASTA](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-saute-w-sun-dried-tomato-sauce-on-penne-pasta/)
- [Crappie NOW July 2015](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-july-2015/)
- [double hook minnow](https://crappienow.com/tag/double-hook-minnow/)
- [drop-off](https://crappienow.com/tag/drop-off/)
- [Shad Crank](https://crappienow.com/tag/shad-crank/)
- [Colorado River](https://crappienow.com/tag/colorado-river/)
- [Lake Powell](https://crappienow.com/tag/lake-powell/)
- [tumbleweed crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/tumbleweed-crappie/)
- [Crappie Nibbles](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-nibbles/)
- [July](https://crappienow.com/tag/july/)
- [single-pole](https://crappienow.com/tag/single-pole/)
- [summer crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/summer-crappie/)
- [trolling crankbaits](https://crappienow.com/tag/trolling-crankbaits/)
- [Crappie NOW How To Use Spike-It Color-C-Lector](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-how-to-use-spike-it-color-c-lector/)
- [Baby Shad](https://crappienow.com/tag/baby-shad/)
- [crazy shallow](https://crappienow.com/tag/crazy-shallow/)
- [fishing shallow](https://crappienow.com/tag/fishing-shallow/)
- [Fort Gibson](https://crappienow.com/tag/fort-gibson/)
- [Gary Rowe](https://crappienow.com/tag/gary-rowe/)
- [shallow crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/shallow-crappie/)
- [liquid scents](https://crappienow.com/tag/liquid-scents/)
- [scents](https://crappienow.com/tag/scents/)
- [Slab Jam](https://crappienow.com/tag/slab-jam/)
- [catching fish](https://crappienow.com/tag/catching-fish/)
- [schools of baitfish](https://crappienow.com/tag/schools-of-baitfish/)
- [transducer](https://crappienow.com/tag/transducer/)
- [transducers](https://crappienow.com/tag/transducers/)
- [Grilled or Broiled Crappie with Pineapple Salsa](https://crappienow.com/tag/grilled-or-broiled-crappie-with-pineapple-salsa/)
- [Crappie Anglers of Texas Tournament Trail 2015 on Lake Richland Chambers](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-anglers-of-texas-tournament-trail-2015-on-lake-richland-chambers/)
- [bait](https://crappienow.com/tag/bait/)
- [Crappie NOW August 2015](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-now-august-2015/)
- [jig Don Brooks](https://crappienow.com/tag/jig-don-brooks/)
- [seasonal structure; trees; BnM](https://crappienow.com/tag/seasonal-structure-trees-bnm/)
- [oxygen content](https://crappienow.com/tag/oxygen-content/)
- [August Fishing Tip](https://crappienow.com/tag/august-fishing-tip/)
- [jigging trees](https://crappienow.com/tag/jigging-trees/)
- [One-Pole thermocline](https://crappienow.com/tag/one-pole-thermocline/)
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- [Certain areas are good for crappie fishing. Points are usually near the top of the structure list of places to fish.](https://crappienow.com/tag/certain-areas-are-good-for-crappie-fishing-points-are-usually-near-the-top-of-the-structure-list-of-places-to-fish/)
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- [PVC beds](https://crappienow.com/tag/pvc-beds/)
- [springtime crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/springtime-crappie/)
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- [Vern’s Cooking & Tidbits: Shui Zhu Yu (Sichuan Boiled Fish)](https://crappienow.com/tag/verns-cooking-tidbits-shui-zhu-yu-sichuan-boiled-fish/)
- [Crappie Basics 105: Jig Color Yellow-White](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-basics-105-jig-color-yellow-white/)
- [Crappie Basics 106: No-Bite Crappie](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-basics-106-no-bite-crappie/)
- [SWEET & SOUR CHILI HOT CRAPPIE NUGGETS APPETIZER](https://crappienow.com/tag/sweet-sour-chili-hot-crappie-nuggets-appetizer/)
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- [Gary Yamamoto into Hall of Fame](https://crappienow.com/tag/gary-yamamoto-into-hall-of-fame/)
- [Crappie Basics #107: Fishing Shallow](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-basics-107-fishing-shallow/)
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- [Vern’s Cooking & Tidbits: Smoking and Canning](https://crappienow.com/tag/verns-cooking-tidbits-smoking-and-canning/)
- [Crappie Basics #108: Water Temperature](https://crappienow.com/tag/crappie-basics-108-water-temperature/)
- [Tip of the Month: Electronic Confidence](https://crappienow.com/tag/tip-of-the-month-electronic-confidence/)
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