April 2021
OPENING CAST APRIL 2021
Creel and size limits are always a hot topic of conversation among fishermen. It doesn’t matter if you are talking about limits imposed by state wildlife agencies, limits set by tournaments, or even self-imposed “catch & release” rules individual anglers set for themselves – opinions are widely varied and often controversial.
In this issue of CrappieNOW, outdoor writer Bernard Williams takes on the controversial subject of creel limits for crappie fishing tournaments [HOTLINK to Bernard’s Editorial].
These days most crappie tournaments allow anglers to weigh in seven crappie. Williams thinks it should be lowered to five fish, primarily due to impact on fisheries by highly-advanced electronics.
Pure Fishing Buys Plano
Plano tackle boxes are pretty much the industry standard for fishing tackle storage. (Contributed Photo) Pure Fishing Buys Plano New owner for popular tackleboxes … Continue reading Pure Fishing Buys Plano
EDITORIAL: Lower the Tournament Limit, by Bernard Williams
Outdoor writer and Magnolia Crappie Club Vice President Bernard Williams believes that high-tech, advanced electronics being used by crappie tournament anglers these days necessitates that … Continue reading EDITORIAL: Lower the Tournament Limit, by Bernard Williams
Crappie Basics – April Planer Boards on Dale Hollow
Brush Pile TV Host Russ Bailey with a black-nosed crappie taken fishing planer boards in April on Dale Hollow Lake. Crappie Basics – April Planer … Continue reading Crappie Basics – April Planer Boards on Dale Hollow
Cast & Retrieve Crappies, by Darl Black
Marilyn Black with a nice post-spawn black crappie caught by casting a jig to scattered shoreline cover on Pymatuning Lake. Cast & Retrieve Crappies … Continue reading Cast & Retrieve Crappies, by Darl Black
THE GREAT OUTDOORS, by Larry Whiteley
THE GREAT OUTDOORS By Larry Whiteley THE OUTSIDE IS GOOD FOR YOUR INSIDE There’s something really refreshing about getting outside. Worrying is hard to … Continue reading THE GREAT OUTDOORS, by Larry Whiteley
Top Ten Crappie Lakes for 2021, by Tim Huffman
Randy Luttrell displays a 3.83-lb slab that he and Garrett Steele caught during the 2020 Crappie Masters tournament on Grenada Lake. Few fish ever reach … Continue reading Top Ten Crappie Lakes for 2021, by Tim Huffman
Recipes: Crappie with Tangerine Peel & Cashews, by Vernon Summerlin
While rummaging in my attic I found half of the world’s cookbooks, a collection that began in the 1960s. Sorting them was a chore. I … Continue reading Recipes: Crappie with Tangerine Peel & Cashews, by Vernon Summerlin
New Product Buzz, by Tim Huffman
Senior Writer Tim Huffman shares his take on some products for fishermen and outdoorsmen New Product Buzz by Tim Huffman K9 Fishing High-Vis, Fluorocarbon … Continue reading New Product Buzz, by Tim Huffman
So, You Want to Side-Pull, by Greg McCain
Guide Brad Whitehead nets a crappie for his son, Nathan, on a late summer side-pulling trip on Cedar Creek Lake in northwest Alabama. So, … Continue reading So, You Want to Side-Pull, by Greg McCain
Crappie Basics – Use a Blade
Spring, spawning-time crappie anglers often encounter murky water conditions. Many crappie professionals say using a bladed jig will increase your odds in muddy or stained … Continue reading Crappie Basics – Use a Blade
Waypoints: Success, by Geremy Olson
This is the ONE picture of my ONE fish I caught on my very first trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Waypoints: Success … Continue reading Waypoints: Success, by Geremy Olson
Crappie NOW How To – Picking the Best Fishing Gloves
Hand gloves come in many styles and for several purposes. Pick fingertip gloves for casting and jigging. Glove palms should use grips to help hold … Continue reading Crappie NOW How To – Picking the Best Fishing Gloves