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Jeff Barnes plots his course with his Lowrance electronics while practicing his point-to-point technique of pulling crankbaits. (Photo: Greg McCain) Map Your Way...
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This image from a depth finder shows a massive cloud of baitfish between 5 and 10 feet deep gathered beneath the lights under the...
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On a day when the shade of the pontoon is welcoming, crappie guide Steve English believes crappie take refuge in the brush. (Photo: Jim...
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No matter what kind of fish you are catching, never reel in too much line when landing the fish. In general, you want to...
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There are a variety of small, high resolution cameras on the market these days. Here is a first-hand review of some of the pros...
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Properly rigged floats can help you catch more crappie. Bobber Rigging for Spring Crappie Float your way to more crappies. by Darl Black...
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Pymatuning black crappies caught during the spawn period from the edge of a milfoil bed. An interesting fish-hold structure at Shenango is the...
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Techniques
A jig and minnow is a good combination for most techniques. If fish want a smaller offering, use a smaller jighead and minnow, without...
This screen grab from a Navionics App illustrates an excellent “intersection” where a creek channel intersects with a main channel. Crappie Basics –...
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It wasn’t that long ago that fishermen mostly had “old school” hand-steered trolling motors. But nowadays high-tech foot-controlled or remote-controlled trolling motors are the...
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Video Tip: Keeping Double Minnow Rigs Untangled Great tip from B’n’M Pro Staffer Ronnie Capps B’n’M Pro Staffer Ronnie Capps, 8-time National Champion,...
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Tackle
Jason Westerberg with a nice crappie using a down-sized bait. All of these examples shown are good Fall lures. (Photo: Ron Wong) Downsize...
Dan Dannenmueller, among the believers. When he sought to improve his long-lining techniques, he never totally resolved all the issues because of the variables...
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ICAST Goes Virtual World’s largest trade show is going online only due to pandemic As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, ICAST, the...
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Dan talks about his tackle and equipment changes as the season get hotter going from Spring to early Summer.
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Equipment
It wasn’t that long ago that fishermen mostly had “old school” hand-steered trolling motors. But nowadays high-tech foot-controlled or remote-controlled trolling motors are the...
Rod Sox fishing rod protectors provide so many benefits including: A “push-on” – “push-off” motion that eliminates the guide or hook hang-ups. A rod...
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There are a variety of small, high resolution cameras on the market these days. Here is a first-hand review of some of the pros...
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BoatUS has more than 600 tow boats in its fleet scattered across the country. BoatUS by the Numbers 2020 What is the number...
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Destinations
As shown by Emilee Sperry, a visit to New York’s “Grape Belt” cam also yield additional rewards to crappie anglers. (Photo: Mike Sperry) ...
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