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When we meet people where they’re at it allows growth and positive outdoor experiences. Waypoints: Taking Time to Learn Learning to fish and...
A 5-weight rod, weight-forward line, 3X-fluorocarbon tippet, and a box of flies make up my travel pack. (Photo: Jim Mize) Have a Crappie...
Swapping a regular jig head the same size head equipped with a spinning blade can sometimes be just enough to slow your bait down...
THE GREAT OUTDOORS By Larry Whiteley DRESSING FOR FEBRUARY Layer yourself with loose fitting clothing. The layers create air spaces that trap heat and...
In the Spotlight: Terry Stewart by Tim Huffman Terry Stewart reveals fishing and personal information in this month’s Spotlight. “Terry is one of...
Recipes: Wok-Steamed Crappie with “Instant” Preserved Lemons, by Vernon Summerlin A wok is a round-bottomed cooking pot, originating in China. But they work great...
CrappieNOW Editor Richard Simms shares a firsthand lesson on long-line trolling and finding shallow-water crappie in February. CrappieNOW Editor Richard Simms specializes in...
Noisy, rattling baits keep fish in your strike zone longer. Try dropping a jig with bait to seal the deal on fussy crappie, as...
Senior Writer Tim Huffman shares his take on some products for fishermen and outdoorsmen. Product Buzz by Tim Huffman Senior Writer Tim Huffman...
Mike Kuna shows off a nice-sized black crappie taken through the ice. Water temperature is somewhere between 39 and 32 degrees. (Photo: Darl Black)...
Whether you fish on the ice or in southern waters, cold water is deadly. Crappie Basics – Prepare for the Worst in Winter...
Most anglers agree that crappie are primarily sight feeders but there are situations when some added smell will make the difference between a bad...
OPENING CAST Youth in Crappie fishing – The Future Have you heard the saying “If you take a child fishing, they will fish for...
Simple technique to prevent line twist when you’re respooling One of the most aggravating things a fisherman can experience is twisted monofilament. Sometimes a...
A very basic tip today about a simple piece of equipment. Stripping off old fishing line can be cumbersome, unless you have an inexpensive...
Weiss Lake crappie are eager to take anglers’ offerings, and they bite year-round. (Photo: Ed Masburn) Weiss Lake – A Deep South Crappie...
Here’s a tackle box full of the rigs that we are incapable of giving away on the water. Waypoints: Laughing Heals the Soul...
Recipes: Tips-n-Tricks to Cooking Crappie by Vernon Summerlin Lots of great crappie options It’s a New Year at CrappieNOW and we’ve...
Working as a team will increase your ice fishing odds. Initially everyone should spread out to locate areas holding fish. Then, once found, everyone...
Whether fishing for crappies in Misery Bay, Marina Lake or Head-of-the-Bay, you will also catch bluegills and yellow perch. Destination: Icing PA’s Presque...
Sure, winter fishing can be cold, as far as the weather is concerned. But it can still provide hot crappie fishing. (Photo: Richard Simms)...
THE GREAT OUTDOORS By Larry Whiteley WELCOME TO 2021 Welcome to 2021 and I hope it is a “New Year” in many ways. I...
Advanced Electronics – Sonar, down-imaging, side-imaging, 360 and Livescope have all taken the fishing world by storm. Will high-tech advanced electronics lead to a...
Bob Latendresse shows us what Kentucky Lake offers anglers on a cold winter’s day. (Photo: Vernon Summerlin) Crappies in Overcoats by Vernon Summerlin...
In the winter crappie often find one good spot they like and hold there for days, or even weeks. Find those spots and Tim...
Every day on the water you have the opportunity to make memories. Laughter just helps you make good memories. Waypoints: Laughing heals the...
Industrious fishermen can usually gather up lots of old Christmas trees after the holiday season. They make excellent brush piles that are likely to...
DECEMBER DAYS I like to take a few of my December days and get back out in the deer woods while other hunters are...
Consistent catching of crappie like this earned Scott Bunch (left) and Neal Alvis (right) the Crappie USA National Points Championship in 2020. Winning...
Even on a blustery day with a little snow falling, crappie still have to eat. (Photo: Richard Simms) Our friends at B’n’M’ poles...
Weiss Lake guide Carlton Teague says taking crappie on a spinning rod and reel, whether casting or pulling, is a fun way to feel...
Advances in technology continue to aid fishermen in finding structure and fish. Some wonder if we can have too much technology. (Photo: Jim Mize)...
Alabama guide, Eric Cagle, has earned a reputation as a soft-spoken gentle giant, hard-working and a crappie-catching machine. He has stayed on the cutting...
Plastic bodies for crappie jigs are all the rage these days, however, many anglers still believe that hair jigs (or feathers) are the only...
Christmas Feast of Seven Fishes by Vernon Summerlin An old Roman tradition began in Southern Italy to celebrate Christmas. At Eve Tide (Christmas...
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As a tournament director, the most important part of my job is understanding and instilling integrity. Waypoints: A Time for Everything Learning to...
Spicy First Course: Crappie Soup Thinking of a way to kick off your Thanksgiving feast? Think spicy crappie soup. This hardy dish will take...
Sometimes it can be difficult finding crappie in the fall turnover period but when you find them, you can often find lots of them....
Early morning fishing in the Fall may include some fog, but searching open water for schools of shad, then working the area, can lead...
Many of Darl Black’s friends agree: the late fall crappie bite in western Pennsylvania is the most consistent day-to-day fishing of the entire season....
Crappie fishing typically involves catching numerous undersized fish to bring home enough for the frying pan. Inevitably some of those fish will be hooked...
Double jig rigs will work well for jigging over structure. (Photo: Ed Mashburn) Winter Open Water Crappie by Ed Mashburn Don’t Sweat the...
Video Tip: Loop Knots Loop knots can increase the action on your lures Loop knots are extremely important to anglers who use artificial...
Travis Bunting (center) and his brother Charlie are regulars on the crappie circuit. While Travis enjoys using jerkbaits for crappie occasionally, Charlie isn’t so...
During the winter drawdown on I-55 lakes in Mississippi, Clay Blair says, “Fish ledges and points for crappie.” (Photo: Ron Wong) Winter Slabs...
Good crappie are part of the fun of November-December fishing. Lee Pitts shows off two good Alabama crappie! Weiss Lake Fall Crappie Action...
October 15th, 2020 Yamaha Pro Brandon Palaniuk Wins Bassmaster® Elite Event … Yamaha Pro Brandon Palaniuk weighed in 21 pounds, 11 ounces...
Sportfishing Industry Celebrates House Passage of America’s Conservation Enhancement Act Landmark conservation bill now moves to the President for his signature Alexandria, VA. –...
September 30, 2020 An NPAA Membership Has Its Privileges Forestville, WI-Whether you are an aspiring professional angler or a seasoned touring pro the...
Never be too proud to catch what Mother Nature gives you. Waypoints: A Time for Everything Learning to fish and live life by...
MAKE SURE YOU VOTE It has always been surprising to me that many people choose not to vote. Voting is an important part of...
Brad Wiegmann shows off a plump white crappie caught while pushing crankbaits. Pushing for Crappies Find crappie-catching milk runs by Scott Mackenthun...
Professional crappie anglers Charles and Travis Bunting say one key in the Fall is to keep moving until you find a concentration of fish....
Robert Carlile was born in 1969, is married with one daughter and owns a machine shop in Oklahoma. He calls Hudson and Ft. Gibson...
Chasten Whitfield is a young lady going above and beyond to help other youngsters and fishing is her greatest tool. Chasten Whitfield works...
Good sonar units can make the difference between fish in the boat and just a boat ride. (Photo: John Phillips) Sonar for Slabs-...
For crappie, structure located on or near a ledge, or dropoff, is just like the perfect pit stop for us when we’re traveling on...
Crappie Patties & Frying Oils Great recipe and bonus info about frying oils 3 cups cooked crappie fillets, chopped 1/2 cup onion, finely...
With a LiveScope peering beneath a boat dock, you can almost count the number of crappie gathered around the dock pilings. Of course, that...
OPENING CAST “You’ve come a long way baby.” Some of you may remember that iconic line as the centerpiece of a marketing campaign by...
As shown by Emilee Sperry, a visit to New York’s “Grape Belt” cam also yield additional rewards to crappie anglers. (Photo: Mike Sperry) ...
Jason Westerberg with a nice crappie using a down-sized bait. All of these examples shown are good Fall lures. (Photo: Ron Wong) Downsize...
A jig and minnow is a good combination for most techniques. If fish want a smaller offering, use a smaller jighead and minnow, without...
Bull Shoals Lake is just a short drive away from Branson, MO. Escape to the Ozarks by Larry Whiteley Outdoor activities are good...
This screen grab from a Navionics App illustrates an excellent “intersection” where a creek channel intersects with a main channel. Crappie Basics –...
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...
Biologists from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife use electrofishing boats to catch Silver Carp in the Lake...
The Learn 2 Fish organization has created a new brochure helping to explain who Learn 2 Fish With Us is, what they...
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,...
Video Tip: Balanced Poles Brian Carter shows you how to check the ‘balance” of your fishing rod B’n’M Pro Staffer Brian Carter shows...
It’s important to know when it’s time to kick back and have fun. Waypoints: A Time for Everything by Geremy Olson Learning to...
Recipes: Mexican Crappie by Vernon Summerlin Recipe from south of the border, plus tips on choosing a filet knife Mexican Crappie & Fillet...
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...
Crappie NOW How on Dub-L-Seat on the water, double fishing seat bases would you feel safe doing this with a system that doesn’t lock...
Kent Driscoll is a major player in the sport of crappie fishing. by Tim Huffman If you follow the crappie fishing “network,” it is...
Three-Bowl Breaded Crappie Pan versus Skillet? by Vernon Summerlin 1 1/2 to 2 pounds crappie fillets Salt and pepper fillets 1 /2 cup...
On a day when the shade of the pontoon is welcoming, crappie guide Steve English believes crappie take refuge in the brush. (Photo: Jim...
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...
No matter what kind of fish you are catching, never reel in too much line when landing the fish. In general, you want to...
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...
SPECIAL MOMENTS ON AN AUGUST NIGHT August weather has a way of making us all become slug-like, tired, sweaty and irritable. During the day...
This image from a depth finder shows a massive cloud of baitfish between 5 and 10 feet deep gathered beneath the lights under the...
Learning to respect the things in life that are important starts by taking the needed risks. Waypoints: Trust Learning to fish and live life....
https://npaa.net/ The National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) The National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) is a non-profit, member-based association dedicated to sportfishing. The NPAA’s membership...
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...
The skills I learned growing up are the skills that help me do my job today. Photo by: Geremy Olson Waypoints: Trust Learning...
The Great Outdoors by Larry Whiteley A KIDS CRAPPIE ADVENTURE Every summer when my boys were young, I would take them on at...
This Ranger 223FC is a great option for a family-fun party barge that also provides a great fishing platform. Crappie Tips: Crappie from...
Crappie Chowder Crappie with an Italian twist by Vernon Summerlin 4 cups crappie fillet chunks 4 cups shredded potatoes 1/2 cup...
BoatUS has more than 600 tow boats in its fleet scattered across the country. BoatUS by the Numbers 2020 What is the number...
Video Tip: Matt Xenos on Crappie Nibbles – Do They Work? If you’re a crappie fishermen you’ve seen all the advertisements for crappie...
Crappie Tips: What is a Thermocline In the summer many lakes literally separate into temperature layers called a thermocline. How can you see and...
Video Tip: Matt Xenos on Trolling Cranks for Crappie Video Tip: Matt Xenos on Trolling Cranks for Crappie Lots of folks plan to...
It’s fun to catch a fish on a rod you built, no matter what size! Build Your Own Custom Crappie Rod It’s easier...
Jarmo Rapala, once Rapala’s chief fishing lure designer, has now joined with Northland Fishing Tackle. Northland Fishing Tackle Buys Bagley Bait Company Legendary...
Marilyn Black with a brace of crappies from Conneaut Lake. (Photo: Darl Black) Summer Crappies on Northern Natural Lakes, by Darl Black Go...
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...
Jeanne Huffman shows off a beautiful brace of crappie, including a black and crappie taken while pulling crankbaits in Arkansas. (Photo: Tim Huffman) ...
Will larger size limits and smaller creel limits result in bigger crappie, or more crappie? Most fisheries biologists say, “Not necessarily.” We share your...
Dan talks about his tackle and equipment changes as the season get hotter going from Spring to early Summer.
Dickey Porter demonstrates proper “dock shooting form.” It takes practice to perfect the art of skipping tiny crappie jigs up underneath shaded docks, but...
Shooting docks is a prime summertime technique for crappie anglers. Read much more in this month’s article by Ed Mashburn (SHOOTING DOCKS STORY). But...
Crappie Kids – How Old is That Crappie, by Scott Mackenthun by Scott Mackenthun CrappieNOW contributor Scott MacKenthun is also a professional fisheries...
Jack Smith sets lines at the start of an evening of fishing. (Photo: Ken Perrotte) Hot Slabs in the Summertime Lighting Up the...
Professional crappie anglers Steve Coleman and Ronnie Capps with proof-positive that Northern Mississippi reservoirs, such as Grenada, are the most productive crappie lakes in...
Dan Dannenmueller, also known as “Crappie Dan,” is the Publisher of CrappieNOW as well as an accomplished professional crappie angler. In the Spotlight…Dan...
Pink Bandit crankbaits are one of several proven crappie-catchers. Crappie Tips: Best Color Crankbaits Trolling crankbaits is an excellent summer technique but color...
Shooting boat docks is an outstanding summer technique, but when fishing clear water it is wise to stay farther away from the dock than...
Dan and I received this “Voyageur’s Award” from the man we paddled out of the wilderness that night. Photo by: Geremy Olson Waypoints:...
Crappie with an Italian twist by Vernon Summerlin “There has never been a better assortment of cheeses than there are today,” says Larry Olmsted...
LILLY’S FATHERS DAY GIFT by Larry Whiteley Lilly Nelson had a great idea for a Father’s Day gift. She told her mom Amanda she...
Lake Chickahominy’s crappie tend to average between 9 and 11 inches, with larger fish often found. It is more of a “fun fishery” than...
Mississippi River black crappie, near Lacrosse, Wisconsin, are pre-spawn and fiesty in May. They’ll hit typical baits but this Wisconsin crappie liked a small...
Les Milligan catches slabs like this one during the spring and summer months at Lake O’ the Pines. He said the biggest crappie he’s...
Whether you are fishing a tournament or fishing for the freezer, a clean livewell goes a long way to keeping your fish healthy and...
CrappieNOW How to Filet Crappie by Richard Simms There are plenty of different ways to prepare your crappie catch for the table. Of course,...
Many times, when trolling crankbaits anglers may not catch as many crappie, but the ones they do catch are likely to be quality fish....
A TIME FOR FISHERMEN May is a time for fishermen to over indulge themselves. It’s a time to sample all the great fishing that...
Crappie Kids – Crappie Prepared to Chow Down by Scott Mackenthun Quinn and Cora MacKenthun join their Dad, Scott, to explain how crappie...
Rick Dykstra with a stringer of specks from Kansas’ Millford Reservoir caught while pitching docks. (Photo: Mike Gnatkowski) Nebraska Crappie Fest Check out these Midwest...
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted our daily lives. With so many businesses and activities facing restrictions, it’s important that we still have an...
Kung Pao Crappie Tried and true delicious dish by Vernon Summerlin China has been known for a number of...
When we teach kids how to fuse hard work and passion great things happen like raising $12,500 for a good cause. Photo by: Geremy...
CrappieNOW Editor Richard Simms has always pursued wild game and fish mostly for the thrill of the hunt. But the Corona Virus Crisis made...
Weedless Slab Runners feature Bobby Garland Baby Shads and Road Runner heads. Weed guards are angler adjustable to fit any situation. Available in 1/16...
Drop it like it’s hot by Vernon Summerlin Are you familiar with capsaicin? It’s the hot stuff in peppers, not the seeds but capsaicin...
FISHING FOR TURKEYS If you’re a turkey hunter, while you are out fishing this spring, you can also scout for turkeys. Have a topographical,...
by Scott Mackenthun Inexperienced crappie anglers, especially kids, often don’t realize there are two species of crappie – black crappie and white crappie. If...
Take the time to identify what those around you need and help them out even if it’s as simple as putting a worm on...
Roger Gant – Take a look at his side-pulling technique, highlights and a few personal tidbits by Tim Huffman Roger Gant’s resume includes guide,...
by Richard Simms For crappie anglers, setting up your rod holders are limited only by your own imagination. Every boat and every style of...
Even in Michigan, crappie put on their tuxedos for the spring spawn. Joe Balog caught this dark male crappie fishing with a tiny jig...
Pymatuning black crappies caught during the spawn period from the edge of a milfoil bed. An interesting fish-hold structure at Shenango is the...
On March 7th, fishing on Lake Grenada in Mississippi, Terry Stewart and his daughter weighed in seven crappie that weighed an incredible 21.17 pounds....
Do bladed jig heads get more bites? by Tim Huffman Plain jig heads or bladed jig heads – what’s your preference? Mr. Crappie, Wally...
You worked hard to catch those crappie. A little work is also required to insure the best eating by Tim Huffman First, it is...
It’s time to long-line by Richard Simms Most anglers who have crappie fished for a while know that the pre-spawn period is a great...
Joe Bragg got a sneak peak of what spring will bring by catching limits of crappies on Kansas reservoirs such as Melvern. Photo: Brent...
Message from ASA President Glenn Hughes: Stay Safe and Enjoy the Great Outdoors Please watch this message from ASA President Glenn Hughes to you,...
Conservation Department Updates Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic Most outdoor facilities remain open for recreation In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alabama Department of...
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,...
March 4, 2020 The stage is set for the Bassmaster Classic, spring bites are on the horizon, and new tech promises more options for...
March 2, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Crappie Expo 2020 “Perfect Vision” coming to Branson Branson, Mo. — If you thought Crappie...
Mossy Oak Becomes Master Licensor of All FUSE Integrated Technology WEST POINT, MS – Mossy Oak is excited to announce a unique partnership with...
Joseph Dennis and Matt Outlaw with some slab crappie caught in Lake Moultrie, spider-rigging 20 feet deep (Photo: Ron Wong) Destination: Santee-Cooper Lakes...
I LOVE MARCH MADNESS I’m a big college basketball fan. I love March Madness time and filling out my bracket with great hopes...
Every part of the country seems to have a favorite “go to” color. However nearly every crappie angler in the world will agree that...
When I began cooking as an adult, my experiences with casseroles had been limited. First I thought they were just a baked...
Clint and Dwayne Bailey show off a pair of slabs taken trolling jigs in March. (Photo: Richard Simms) The Search for Big Slabs...
Crappie Dan offers some tips on the most efficient way to pre-tie crappie fishing rigs. Getting rigs tied in advance saves time on the...
Have you ever heard of TackleWebs? If not, Crappie Dan says you need to check them out. He explains why here, along with lots...
Sometimes it’s worth making yourself a comfortable seat so that you can spend the time learning how to catch fish. (Photo:Geremy Olson) Waypoints:...
Longline trolling is a proven March technique for putting big numbers of pre-spawn crappie in the livewell. (Photo: Richard Simms) In most Southern...
When the white pelicans line up to head north, it’s crappie fishing time. (Photo: Ed Mashburn) Signs of the (Crappie) Season Dogwood blooms...
Walking into a bait shop with mom and dad, young anglers see a lot of different live baits for sale. In some parts of...
The new Garmin Panoptix Live Scope has provided an anglers dramatic new information on exactly how close you can approach crappie without spooking them....
Properly rigged floats can help you catch more crappie. Bobber Rigging for Spring Crappie Float your way to more crappies. by Darl Black...
As the Bassmaster Elite Series kicks off the 2020 season this Thursday with the first event on the St. John’s River, Humminbird® and Minn...
St. Croix announces the best prices of the year on select Mojo Ice, Avid® Ice, Legend® Black Ice and Croix Custom Ice rods, plus...
Soft Steel USA has been known in the long range circles for a couple of decades with its high quality product line in Fluorocarbon...
The new Power-Pole CHARGE Marine Power Management Station from JL Marine Systems, Inc., maker of the original Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchors, has taken the...
New position bridges critical engineering and marketing functions for the benefit of St. Croix anglers, dealers and retailers St. Croix Rod, makers of the...
Evinrude announced today that Team Evinrude Professional Angler Tommy Skarlis was inducted into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame at the Northern Illinois...
Collegiate anglers take home $2,000 and other prizes in winner-take-all challenge Cole Floyd and Carter McNeil, collegiate anglers from Bethel University, won the Ranger...
Charleston Water Taxi Co-Owner Chip Deaton, who logged between 6,800 and 10,000 trouble-free hours* with Yamaha F150 and F200 outboards, has decided on Yamaha...
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that Rob Russel, a seasoned membership and customer service support professional, has joined the ASA...
Key in a single YouTube search for “underwater footage,” and your device instantly kicks out over a hundred thousand hits. Even after filtering out...
Mostly Muskies Charters NPAA Number: 497 State(s) Guiding In: New York Region/Area: Chautauqua Lake,Lake Erie Niagara River Target Species: Muskies, Walleye & Perch Days...
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The deadline is fast approaching for the 2020 State-Fish Art Contest, supported by Title Sponsor Bass Pro Shops. This free contest is open to...
Multi-species angler honored for his decades of contributions The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame recently selected longtime Ranger Pro Tommy Skarlis for enshrinement...
The National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) has a strong tradition in supporting new anglers of all kinds, whether youth, adult, or those re-introduced...
Axiom Displays Now Support Rich Graphical CZone Control Interfaces FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today its Raymarine Axiom® multifunction display (MFD) line is...
Program offers students advanced training in Mercury products and maintenance procedures; It provides a jump‑start on certification Mercury Marine and its training division, Mercury...
Yamaha Angler Began Fishing at Age 2, Now Entering 10th Season as Full-time Pro Brandon Palaniuk will never forget his first ride in a...
Mercury Marine presented its 2019 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award to more than 250 boat dealerships that embody the highest levels of service, according...
Crappie Dan shares a new revelation in the Valor Downtube, allowing Garmin LiveScope users to control their transducer independent of the trolling motor
THE GREAT OUTDOORS By Larry Whiteley FALL’S FORAGING CRAPPIE In the fall, crappie head to the shallows and they are hungry. They migrate to...
Corn Covered Crappie A great many recipes for frying fish include cornmeal or corn flour. While cornmeal and corn flour are both made...
It’s easy to put life back into perspective after enjoying the freedom of being in a boat. Nate, Geremy & Scott (Photo courtesy Healing...
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Did you know one teaspoon of Mercury can contaminate a 20-acre lake forever? Mercury is used in certain light bulbs, thermometers, and electronics and...
Humminbird® recently launched a new YouTube tutorial page dedicated to teaching anglers how to unlock the full capabilities of its popular HELIX® fish finder...
The Yar-Craft 219 TFX was presented the 2020 Progressive Insurance Minneapolis Innovation Award with one of its first public appearances at the Minneapolis Boat...
Fishing is a way of life, and being a professional guide is a way to spend more time on the water. Each day is...
Did you ever want to win a new Ranger boat complete with Mercury Outboard or maybe a big prize check? Well, here is your...
Check out the perks Ranger is offering. Retail incentives are available until March 31, 2020 to buyers of qualified models of Ranger boats. Ranger...
Missouri is well-known for a lot of things but crappie fishing probably isn’t at the top of the list. Take a trip with Tandem...
Reagan Smith enjoys guiding for three kinds of crappie in central Illinois. Destination: Springfield, Illinois by John E. Phillips Twenty-seven-year-old Reagan...
In the Spotlight: Barry Morrow by Tim Huffman Barry Morrow is a respected guide and fisherman. During the past few years, he and partner...
Cold Weather Crappie by Ed Mashburn A fishing guide who makes his living putting anglers on crappie can’t pick the kind of weather. His...
Taking time to organize and re-order needed tackle right now means you will be fully prepared to start fishing as soon as the ice...
Grand Rapids is in the heart of Minnesota. Folks willing to fish the hard water can fill a freezer right outside the city limits....
Years ago most crappie fishermen ONLY fished in the Spring. But nowadays more and more anglers are learning that there are crappie to be...
Sometimes the decision to use planer boards trolling for crappie is simply “personal preference.” But in other situations, planer boards can be essential. (Photo:...
We hope you’ve set goals to explore new areas and catch new species of fish (we have!). Activity has been picking up on Fishidy...
On Friday, January 17th, Learn 2 Fish With Us Angler Educator and NPAA Member Greg Karch, held an Ice Fishing Clinic for the youth...
The U.S. House of Representatives should swiftly pass the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act, following the U.S. Senate’s unanimous passage today of the bipartisan...
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....
Minneapolis, MN. – Regardless of your expertise level, anglers rely on some type of marine electronics for navigation, fish and structure location. The...
Mercury Marine announced a new and innovative product that enhances the experience of controlling a boat using the tiller handle. The new tiller is...
Lake Minnetonka is poised to break new records for the Women Ice Angler Project (WIAP) regarding number of sponsors AND depth of media following...
Best on Tour brings you interesting news from the fishing industry in a weekly email. 1. Stat of the Day PRESENTED BY: Sunline 2....
Bass Cat Boats, a leading manufacturer of tournament-ready, high-performance bass boats, has added veteran Japanese pro Shinichi Fukae to the company’s pro staff. Fukae...
The ultra comfortable and highly technical Horizon weatherproof fleece jacket sets the bar when it comes to staying warm, dry and ready for a...
Captain Arik Bergerman and his Caliente Fishing Team stack the deck with talent and technology The Caliente Fishing Team has competed in fishing tournaments...
Wildlife Forever, the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA), National Park Service, and US Fish and Wildlife Service have signed a new Memorandum...
The National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) recently awarded top honors to several members of the professional angling community at its 2020 conference this January. ...
St. Croix Imperial® USA and Imperial Salt Fly Rods are designed and handcrafted in the USA for pride-inspiring performance Fly fishing can be a...
Boat show anglers looking for the perfect and affordable fishing boat this season will be anxious to check out Lund’s new 1650 Angler SS...
Raymarine Rewards Sales Event allows boaters to earn up to $1,000 back when they purchase Raymarine electronics Boaters across North America are busy preparing...
Yamaha Pro Staffer Brian Rice’s Program Introduces Children to Fishing Fair Haven is a quiet New Jersey town situated on the southern shore of...
FLIPPIN, Ark. (January 13, 2020) – Collegiate bass anglers will have more opportunity to cash in on tournament success in 2020 thanks to the...
19th Intermediate & Advanced Muskie Fishing School To Be Held Saturday March 14, 2020 at Waunakee HS
The Capital City Chapter of Muskies, Inc. announced today that the 19th Annual Intermediate and Advanced Muskie School to be held on Saturday, March...
In 2019, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) had a strong and steady year of achieving our industry’s recreational fishing priorities. As we look to...
Alexandria, Va. – January 10, 2020 – The U.S. Senate passed by unanimous consent America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act (S.3051), which includes several wins...
U.S. Senate Passes Key Recreational Fishing Legislation Numerous sportfishing industry priorities are supported in this bipartisan bill Alexandria, Va. – January 10, 2020 –...
Hall of Famer returns to his Arkansas roots MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (January 7, 2020) – Mark Davis, a 2019 inductee into the Bass...
Lake Fork legend calls it “dawn of a new Eyra” MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (January 9, 2020) – Bass Cat Boats,...
FAIRVIEW, Pa. – FishUSA®, America’s Tackle Shop®, has announced the addition of Jackson Kayak to its expanding line of fishing kayak...
St. Croix Rod Expands Marketing Team Stephen Kornacki onboarded as Digital Marketing Manager Park Falls, WI (January 9, 2019) – St. Croix Rod, makers of...
Best on Tour brings you interesting news from the fishing industry in a weekly email. 1. Stat of the Day PRESENTED BY: Sunline 2....
FLW anglers running Ranger boats will continue to reap huge rewards in 2020 FLIPPIN, Ark. (January 9, 2020) – Ranger Boats announces today a...
Good Fly Fishing for Trout and Bass is Easy to Find St. Croix Mojo Trout and Mojo Bass Fly Rods feed the flies to...
by Tim Huffman Crappie fishermen, in general, are less aggressive than the bass fishermen getting from one spot to the next. However, some...
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – January 3, 2020 – Most fishermen have heard the phrase, “Shoulda been here yesterday.” Right now, the Devils Lake ice...
Retail incentives available for a limited time to buyers of qualified models FLIPPIN, Ark. (January 3, 2020) – Ranger Boats is providing...
LAS VEGAS (January 7, 2020) – Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) will showcase its technology leadership in recreational boating with its debut exhibition during...
Forestville, WI -“The National Professional Anglers Association’s 2020 Annual Conference will go down as our best conference to date” according to...
Adam and Sean Konrad investigate with high-definition underwater optics. The Return of an Online Angling Sensation Aqua-Vu® presents season-two of hit YouTube® series 39 Hours Crosslake, MN (January...
New Lure Lock 4-in-1 Deep Box The Lure Lock 4-in-1 Deep Box, complete with Tak Logic Technology Gel provides angler’s with a unique...
Latest Model in Award-Winning ZX Bass Boat Line is Perfect for Competition Anglers KILGORE, Texas–Skeeter, a leader in performance fishing boats, kicked off 2020...
Visit your local Mercury Marine dealer at the Minnesota Sportsmen’s Show Check out industry’s hottest new outboards from Mercury Marine January 9 – January...
North American Bass Challenge Kicks Off 2020 With the Historic Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament May 15-16 EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN! at NorthAmericanBassChallenge.com Steller...
Los Sueños, Costa Rica | Will Drost Billfish Capital of the World gets thrown around on a fairly regular basis, but Costa Rica’s Los...
In This Issue – 2020 event registration is OPEN! Sign up now to secure your spot! Sign up for 3 or more...
Demonstrates commitment to being the choice of the best anglers coast to coast MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. January 2, 2020 – Bass Cat...
As 2019 Wraps-Up, Sportfishing Achieves Increases in Federal Investments The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) successfully advocated for a wide range of fisheries...
December 19, 2019 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Congress approved two legislative packages which include many strong provisions that will further conservation efforts and benefit...
Crappie Dan highlights Ranger’s new RB200 center console pad boat with a 150 HP outboard rating is perfect for the crappie fishermen everywhere.
Crappie Dan discusses his choice of BnM Poles and techniques using the Garmin Live Scope technologies for 2020. The techniques are a game changer...
Forestville, WI –“The planning is done, and the stage is set for an unforgettable NPAA Conference”, said Patrick Neu, NPAA Executive Director. Neu...
Hello fellow crappie fishermen and women, We are so blessed to have all of you as followers of CrappieNOW over the past eight years....
Best on Tour brings you interesting news from the fishing industry in a weekly email. 1. Stat of the Day PRESENTED BY: Sunline FLW...
KENNESAW, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– For a limited time, Yamaha Marine’s “Reliable Choice” sales event, which launched today, allows customers who purchase eligible, new Yamaha four-stroke...
White Bear Lake, MN- Wildlife Forever offers the State-Fish Art Contest as a fun and exciting way to get outside even when the thermometer...
research and industry trends driving Workshop theme ALEXANDRIA, VA– The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that Fishbrain will be the first-ever...
More overall payout with guaranteed prize money for highest finishing angler FLIPPIN, Ark. (December 30, 2019) – Ranger Cup,...
Crystal Bay, Minn.— The Women Ice Angler Project media event will soon unroll the sleeping bags and set up the heaters on Minneapolis’ suburban...
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OPENING CAST I love fall crappie fishing! November can have its fishing ups and downs as cold fronts come and go and the barometric...
Crappie_Basics #202 – Stay Safe on the Ice You will find some great ice fishing tips in this edition of CrappieNOW!. But the most...
Crappie_Basics #204 – Countdown Avid and very experienced crappie angler Dickey Porter from Tennessee much prefers “single pole” fishing (casting for crappie) versus trolling...
Crappie_Basics #203 – Untwist Your Line Many anglers love to longline troll for crappie because it’s effective and you do actually get to reel...
Okay kids, you need to always be very careful whenever hooks are flying through the air. But, if you fish long enough, you or...
Crappie Shrimp Sauce & Butter Sauce by Vernon Summerlin Cayenne pepper is one of my favorite tongue teasers and an ingredient in many hearty...
THE GREAT OUTDOORS by Larry Whiteley WELCOME TO 2020 Welcome to 2020 and I hope it is a “New Year” in many ways. I...
Bobby Garland Pro-staff member Justin Berry walks through his “go to” set up when using a cork and jig. This is a timeless crappie...
Cold-Weather Crappie in the Twin Cities by John E. Phillips Crappie pro Davis Lenzen, from Hudson, Wisconsin, on the border of Minneapolis-St Paul, often...
Double Rigs for Winter Crappie by Tim Huffman Not all double-hook crappie rigs are created equally. For many anglers, double-hook minnow rigs are the...
Wintertime Crappie in North Alabama by John E. Phillips How to Catch a Limit of Alabama Crappie in Cold Weather Lake Guntersville Carter mainly...
Waypoints: Learning to Teach by Geremy Olson There are a lot of things about fish we may think we have figured out. It isn’t...
Crappie Days Coming in Arkansas and Missouri by Ron Wong Missouri is known as “The Show Me State.” Along with Arkansas, what it can...
Straight-Line Reels for Winter Crappie by Mike Gnatkowski They might look like a fly fishing reel but many ice fishermen say straight-line reels catch...
Best on Tour brings you interesting news from the fishing industry in a weekly email. 1. Stat of the Day PRESENTED BY: Sunline 2....
Lure Lock Commits Itself to Angler Advancement and Education via the NPAA Initiative’s ETTRICK, WI – Lure Lock the premier manufacturer of tackle boxes...
THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING. Best on Tour brings you interesting news from the fishing industry in a weekly email. 1. Stat of the...
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (Dec. 4, 2019) — Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC), today announced that proceeds from sales of a special, Bahamas‑themed T‑shirt have resulted...
Traditions Media’s Dena Vick and Kristine Fischer More Females in Fishing Traditions Media recruits two of the brightest young talents in the fishing industry ...
A Bold New (Underwater) World Evolved HD optics, water-clearing video software and more upgrades highlight Aqua-Vu® HDi Gen 2 Underwater Viewing Systems Crosslake,...
Future Angler Foundation (FAF) Executive Director Nick Schmal, NPAA #123, spent August 9th at Discovery World on Milwaukee’s lakefront with FISH, FISH, FISH ®...
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OPENING CAST I like to call it “Fickle February.” It may not be so for everyone, but where I live (in Tennessee), February is...
Doug Chyz, from Stafford County, Virginia, heads across the ice covering Vermont’s Lake Champlain in preparation for a night of fun, catching crappie through...
by Kenneth L. Kieser Sometimes experience on the water and a little common sense will work better than high-tech electronics A recent report claimed...
Like most anglers, professional crappie anglers Ronnie Capps and Steve Coleman say lighter line usually results in more bites. But, of course, the concern...
by John Phillips A Southern boy’s perspective on fishing Minnesota’s ‘hard water’ Because not much ice fishing exists in my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama...
Sometimes the sweetest spot to crappie fish on your local lake might be right over your head. In fishing there is no such thing...
by Richard Simms Matthew Rogers shared a unique secret that he said helped him win a $25,000 boat in the ACT Lake Grenada tournament....
You will find some great ice fishing tips in this edition of CrappieNOW!. But the most important thing about ice fishing is KNOWING WHEN...
by Ron Presley Koesters and Hengstler Claim Pro Division Victory at CUSA Classic while Shawn Salyers and Josh Lovett take the amateur side. Forget...
With 50,000 registered users, Crappie.com is a “go to” location for crappie fishermen all across the country. Established in 1996, one of the earliest...
“My granddaddy would flat roll over in his grave.” ~ B’n’M Professional Crappie Angler Ronnie Capps It is the latest rage in crappie fishing....
“HERE COMES SANTA CLAUSE, HERE COMES SANTA CLAUSE” and so on until the children are restless for dinner. ’Tis the season, but let’s prepare...
Whether you like to fish for crappie, trout or bluegill – or all of the above, B’n’M is building a new rod designed specifically...
CENTRAL ILLINOIS CRAPPIE CLUB OCTOBER 20th DECATUR LAKE 1. Dave Redecki/Scott Boston 9.17 2. Brian Plank/Will Pland 9.06 3. David Birch 7.55 4. Lee...
DEC 7th BEAVER LAKE CRAPPIE ASSOCIATION BEAVER LAKE BIG CRAPPIE CHALLENGE DEC 7th CRAPPIE USA ST. JOHNS RIVER TRAIL DEC 7th MAGNOLIA CRAPPIE CLUB...
FEATURED STORY FINDING PEACE WITHIN “A second chance at living motivates Jarrett Edwards.” Jarrett Edwards is a lot of things: a professional angler, successful television...
THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING. Best on Tour brings you interesting news from the fishing industry in a weekly email. Happy Thanksgiving to all...
Smile for the Camera! Underwater optics reveal the hardwater habits of America’s #1 sportfish Crosslake, MN (November...
There’s no better way to learn about the business side of the sport than to network with pros who’ve had success on and off...
Season 16 of The Next Bite has Arrived! Kaukauna, WI— November 14, 2019 The Next Bite is back with another exciting season of...
Currently, there are more than 31,000 open jobs in the U.S. marine industry. These are jobs that require skilled workers and would support our...
Currently, there are more than 31,000 open jobs in the U.S. marine industry. These are jobs that require skilled workers and would support our...
St. Croix sibling staffers, Carter and Lee Rose Koza, have been tearing up the college and high-school bass-fishing circuits Marietta Bassmasters high school anglers,...
A new study by UW–Madison Center for Limnology graduate student Holly Embke shows that the state’s walleye fishery is being overharvested at a...
Confidence in Catching the Biggest Fish That Swims Aussie captain, Tim Dean, doesn’t miss a thing with Raymarine and...
Sportfishing Community Successfully Halts Expanding Longlines on the West Coast Alexandria, Va. – November 22, 2019 – This week, in a win for the...
When the temps drop and warmth is essential, reach for the Adder Down Collection. The polyester ripstop outer with 650 fill-power down is guaranteed...
We Fish ASA episode #178 features a Hall of Fame fisherman that they call “The Professor.” No matter the species, John Campbell can always...
Congress is currently considering legislation that would reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (SFRBTF). Since 1950, the Sport Fish Restoration program...
TAMPA, FL – The next evolution in Total Boat Control is now available to the public from JL Marine Systems, Inc., maker of Power-Pole Shallow Water...
On Sunday October 27, NPAA Member Michael Brand #876 provided advice and consultation to Scouter Michael Bene who led his team of BSA...
Sportfishing community lauds bipartisan effort to conserve Gulf reef fish Alexandria, Va. – November 21, 2019 – Today, the recreational fishing and boating community praised...
NOW STREAMING ON OUTDOOR ACTION TV – 2019 NWT Championship Day 3 NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – Now streaming on Outdoor Action TV, live coverage from...
THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING. Best on Tour brings you interesting news from the fishing industry in a weekly email. 1. Stat of the...
Fishing Industry Veteran Dave Bulthuis Announced as New President of North America for Pure Fishing®
COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 20, 2019) – Pure Fishing® named Dave Bulthuis the New President of North America this week. Bulthuis is the former Vice President of...
Future Fisherman Foundation Hosts 10th Annual On-line Auction Hall of Fame Angler and Classic champion David Fritts highlights this year’s list of fishing trips...
NEW ON OUTDOOR ACTION TV – 2019 NWT Championship Day 1 and Day 2 NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – Get all this coverage and...
U.S. Reps. Graves and Huffman team up to conserve reef fish in the Gulf Alexandria, Va. – November 18, 2019 – A...
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN – The World Fish Migration Foundation and Wildlife Forever have joined together to promote aquatic conservation through art. By teaching...
New Croix Custom Ice CI36MHF TROPHY TAKER helps anglers win the battle against big fish Park Falls, WI (November 18, 2019) – Trophy fish prowling...
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Best on Tour brings you interesting news from the fishing industry in a weekly email. 1. Stat of the Day ...
For Immediate Release: Contact: Dane Huinker DHuinker@WildlifeForever.org Hunting and outdoor recreation are some of life’s greatest pastimes. The health of our natural resources is...
POSTED 11/13/2019 Unexpected Bites at Lake Tenkiller Saved Yamaha Pro’s Season According to Scott Canterbury’s notes, he spent 33 days in competition on...
Letters were sent to owners of boats with lapsed registrations in 19 states ALEXANDRIA, VA (November 12, 2019) – The Recreational Boating & Fishing...
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – New this week on Outdoor Action TV, the National Walleye Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s gears up for the...
NEW Croix Custom Ice CI36MLF SPOON HOPPER is the pros’ top choice when outside fishing for walleyes and crappies Park Falls, WI (November 12, 2019)...
Higgins’ career in outdoor sports media spanned more than 40 years and included time in sales with Field & Stream, World Fishing Network and B.A.S.S.,...
(Tulsa, Okla.) Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that the acquisition of Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) has closed. This agreement brings together the league behind...
TAMPA, FL – JL Marine Systems, Inc., makers of the original Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor, is proud to announce that it will serve as...
The grassroots projects will improve water quality and aquatic habitat Alexandria, Va. – November 12, 2019 – The FishAmerica Foundation, in conjunction with the Brunswick...
THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING. Best on Tour brings you interesting news from the fishing industry in a weekly email. 1....
As one of his first major actions as Florida’s governor, Gov. Rob DeSantis signed an executive order committing $2.5 billion over four years for...
NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. Nov. 8, 2019 – For more than seven decades the passion for fishing has fueled Lund to produce the most...
November 7, 2019 The bass-fishing club at Adrian College is the best in the country, capping off the 2019 YETI FLW College Fishing season...
National Walleye Tour’s 2020 Schedule Unveiled NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – At the conclusion of its seventh successful season, the National Walleye Tour, presented...
Ice Anglers: Meet Your Favorite New Magic Wand NEW, one-of-a-kind CI32MLXF PERCH SEEKER ice rod headlines St. Croix’s expanded Croix Custom Ice Series Park...
HOUSTON – Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s today announced Outdoor Adventurers, a nature-based education initiative aimed at introducing the wonders of the outdoors to kindergarten through fifth...
New Berlin, WI (November 5, 2019) – Here’s the scenario: Despite the locked driveway gate into your hunting camp, along with all the PRIVATE...
Forestville, WI -“With Driven by Passion as the theme for the upcoming National Professional Anglers Association’s (NPAA) Annual Conference, anglers who attend this event...
The growing outdoor industry needs adequate infrastructure to continue its upward economic climb Alexandria, VA – October 30, 2019 – Today, the...
New research provides key findings and recommendations for recruiting, retaining and reactivating (R3) anglers ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 30, 2019) – The Recreational Boating & Fishing...
by Tim Huffman It took crappie that AVERAGED 2.2 pounds to win the Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters’ 2019 National Championship Weigh-ins are more...
Crappie are generally very predictable and aggressive in November – at least in the South. Docks are a prime location for fall crappie, where...
Northwest Mississippi is the gateway to the blues, but it’s also the gateway to the best crappie fishing in the nation. Ask 100 crappie...
Gil Lackey never sees things the same way as most anglers. (Editor’s Note: Whenever we are fishing, we all wonder what the fish are...
Huffman has dedicated his life to helping crappie fishing grow, and to helping crappie anglers catch more fish. Tim Huffman was recently honored by...
First announced at the 2017 ICAST trade show, the Strike King Mr. Crappie Scizzor Shad Jig was designed by pro angler, Wally Marshall, aka:...
by Ed Mashburn Properly equipped kayaks can be very effective crappie fishing boats. It turns out that converting a stock fishing kayak into...
Unfortunately, many anglers stow away the boat and fishing tackle before the first snow flies. Those who don’t can experience some of the best...
Larry Whiteley’s “Great Outdoors” columns are a favorite for CrappieNOW readers. His work has been recognized by one of the most prestigious outdoor writing...
This new jig head specially-designed to hold attractant niblets is taking the crappie fishing world by storm. There is a new jig head making...
Crappie Dan discusses the correct process for breaking in your new Yamaha Outboard. He recommends following your manufacturers guidelines. For Yamahas, the process is...
The English word “barbecue” comes from the Spanish word barbacoa. After Columbus landed in the Americas in 1492, the Spaniards apparently found indigenous Haitians roasting meat over a...
HOI CRAPPIE CLUB SEPTEMBER 21st ILLINOIS RIVER 1. Chad Anderson/Terry Davis 5.99 2. Nick Frost/Quentin Frost 5.15 BIG FISH 1. Chad Anderson/Terry Davis 1.1...
NOV 2nd EASTERN MISSOURI CRAPPIE CLUB LAKE OF THE OZARKS CLUB NOV 2nd CAPITOL CRAPPIE CLUB LAKE OF THE OZARKS CLUB NOV 2nd CENTRAL...
A TIME TO BE THANKFUL Thanksgiving Day most of us will gather in family groups to celebrate a truly American holiday. In most cases...
Did you know Crappie USA hosts free kid’s crappie fishing rodeos at almost all of its tournaments throughout the year? The events are free...
Invasive Asian carp are poised to infiltrate the Great...
Yesterday’s trip was a reminder of how fall fishing really differs from every other season. We’d launched on a natural lake with water...
Mojo Ice, Avid® Ice, and Legend® Black Ice Series deliver St. Croix performance, versatility, and value in any ice fishing situation Park Falls, WI (October 29, 2019)...
ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 29, 2019) – The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today released an analysis of consumer audiences within the United States...
KENNESAW, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– On the heels of launching Yamaha Power Pay, the first contingency program for Yamaha-powered anglers, Yamaha Marine announced today unprecedented cash...
On Monday, October 21st, Learn 2 Fish With Us Angler Educator and NPAA Member Greg Karch #121 held an Ice Fishing Clinic for Cub...
Sturtevant, Wis. – Evinrude announced today that it has set multiple single-boat water skiing GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™. Using boats powered by two and three 300-horsepower Evinrude...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Versatile New Surf Sticks Deliver Serious Power, Performance and Value St. Croix’s new Avid® Surf provides custom-level performance without compromise Park...
Ice fishing’s most travelled angler, the legendary Brian “Bro” Brosdahl. Ice Fishing’s Travelling Circus Brian Brosdahl’s...
Anglers and Divers: See More… Faster Supercharge CMOR Mapping’s remarkable high-resolution seafloor maps with Raymarine power and speed ...
Adrian College continues to lead School of the Year race as #2 McKendree University and #3 Murray State close the gap The 2019-2020 race...
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission sent this bulletin at 10/24/2019 11:18 AM EDT For Immediate Release October 24, 2019 Contact: Governor’s Press Office (850) 717-9282...
There is potentially good news on the horizon with a new proposal that would improve the condition of the Park’s fisheries without implementing the...
Episode #174 of the We Fish ASA podcast features the Cabela’s NWT emcee, Chip Leer. Chip talks about the state of professional...
More Manageable Musky Mojo Upgraded St. Croix Mojo Musky Series casting rods available now! Reinvented and improved lineup includes 14 versatile models, three with all-new...
Tulsa, Okla.) Major League Fishing (MLF) hosted a conference call for the field of 150 FLW Tour anglers to share details and specifics about the...
White Bear Lake, MN– Wildlife Forever is delighted to announce to all participants, educators, partners and fans of the State-Fish Art Program that Bass...
Action Alert The Environmental Protection Agency just announced a new plan that threatens to make E15 even more widespread at local gas stations. As...
Industry recognizes several individuals for their outstanding leadership and support Alexandria, VA – October 22, 2019 – During the 2019 Sportfishing Summit, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA)...
Fishing a new lake for walleye this fall, better bring the lead core. Big groups of fish rest on specific contours or in the...
KENNESAW, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Yamaha Marine today announced a new contingency program that provides a cash bonus to Yamaha anglers who place in sanctioned salt...
Alexandria, VA – October 21, 2019 – The American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) 2019 Sportfishing Summit, the sportfishing industry’s premier networking and business management event, brought together...
The Vista Quarter Zip Technical Fleece is packed to the gills with performance features at a killer price. Vista will keep you warm and...
Mercury Marine has record donations for annual “Fill the Boat” Food Drive FOND DU LAC, Wis. (Oct. 18, 2019) — Mercury Marine’s annual “Fill the Boat to Cast Out...
News & Updates In This Issue: Side scan tips Helix G3 DVD released Lowrance Pages button tip Thermocline Visit Our Website Side Scan Tip...
St. Croix Avid Series® Inshore rods deliver an optimal combination of accuracy, power and value for increased success in the toughest saltwater environments Park...
Jonathon Burns, General Manager, Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers, Inc., accepts a certificate of appreciation from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration honoring...
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – October 17, 2019 – When the calendar shifts from Summer to Fall, it’s time to make plans for...
With a net worth of $3.8 billion, Bass Pro founder Johnny Morris is the 207th richest man in America, according to the The 2019 Forbes...
In late September avian cholera was confirmed in double-crested cormorants along Green Bay.Photo credit: DNR GREEN BAY, Wis. – The bacterial disease avian cholera...
NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. Oct. 15, 2019 – The planning committee for Otter Tail County, MN announced this week that Lund Boats was selected...
Hydronaut was meticulously designed based on direct feedback from the AFTCO Freshwater Pro Team to handle extreme foul weather conditions when comfort, performance and...
Park Falls, WI (October 14, 2019) – Musky anglers have always been a bit mad; spending long days and countless hours heaving heavy baits to...
Recently, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted to send the bi-partisan “Save our Seas Act 2.0” (S-1982) to the Senate floor for...
This is going to be an awesome event! We are doing lots of cool stuff for kids. Western Walleye ExpoTM Adams County Regional Park,...
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CUSA Pro Division Victory at Weiss Lake, AL goes to Team Mann Pruitt and Pentecost take Amateur Division. Crappie anglers from several states traveled...
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN –Wildlife Forever’s 2020 State-Fish Art Contest, with support from Title Sponsor Bass Pro Shops, is open and now accepting entries. This...
ARLINGTON, Va, September 23, 2019 – FLIR Systems (Nasdaq: FLIR) today announced the FLIR M300 Series, a new generation of maritime thermal cameras delivering...
Manufacturers scored big at the 2019 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA)/Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) Marine Electronics Conference & Expo,...
NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. Oct. 1, 2019 – It was just three years ago when the idea of creating a Student Angling Tournament Trail...
STURTEVANT, Wis. – Evinrude announced today that it has been awarded the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award in the Outboard Engine category...
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (Oct 3, 2019) – Mercury Racing, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), unveiled its new 4.6-liter 450R V8...
Yamaha/Skeeter Pro Drew Cook is 2019 Bassmaster® DICK’s Sporting Goods® Rookie of the Year HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Yamaha/Skeeter Pro Scott Canterbury is the...
Thank you to all of those who participated and promoted the Ride Shotgun program. Currently the lucky winners are being determined for a once-in-a-lifetime...
Ranger Boats Announces Limited-Time Retail Promotion Select in-stock models now include strong buying incentives FLIPPIN, Ark. (October 1, 2019) – A special fall retail promotion...
Lessons from a Snook Pro Captain will Up Your Linesider Success Mike Holliday is not your typical sportfishing captain. Sure, he has more...
ARLINGTON, Va., (October 1, 2019) – FLIR Systems (Nasdaq: FLIR) today announced Raymarine DockSense™ Alert, a new addition to Raymarine’s intelligent docking...
The ‘Other’ Fish Finder Top tournament anglers call out the rewards of an Aqua-Vu underwater camera Crosslake,...
Alexandria, VA – September 27, 2019 – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the trade association representing the recreational fishing industry, expressed support for the spending bills recently...
Sturtevant, Wis. – Evinrude announced today that Team Evinrude Professional Angler Carl Jocumsen won the Bassmaster Elite event held on Lake Tenkiller in Cookson,...
We think this is the greatest comeback in the history of professional sports! The last time we talked to our buddy, Tommy Skarlis, he...
Boaters and anglers across the country love to spend time on the water taking in beautiful views, spending time with family and, of course,...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regions 7 and 8 have launched the “See a Bloom, Give It Room” High School Video Challenge. The...
Bill will help conserve and restore fish habitat across the U.S. Alexandria, VA – September 25, 2019 – The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources...
by Tim Huffman This retired police officer now goes out of his way to promote crappie fishing Russ Bailey has hosted crappie fishing...
Use the Right Fishing Knot – Many people believe that loop knots are best when casting crappie jigs. Sometimes they’re called “Kreh Loops” as...
by Ed Mashburn Small waters offer some of the best crappie fishing to be found anywhere. Although most crappie anglers love to visit on...
by Gary Lewis Wind-drifting for papermouths with fur and feather “Lay the fly on the water. Strip line out. That’s right. Now shake the...
Good scales insure accurate weights of those slab crappie. That’s fun for any crappie angler but absolutely essential for tournament anglers. Crappie Dan recommends...
by Scott Mackenthun This Minnesota crappie gem offers public water, or ice, year-round. The numbers are in your favor when chasing crappies in Otter...
Don’t Get in a Rut – Dickey Porter is a well-known and very successful crappie angler in Southeast Tennessee. While he admittedly does it...
PRADCO increases its already impressive portfolio of products PRADCO Outdoor Brands, a well-known provider of top-name fishing and hunting products, announced recently that it...
For kids, many times collecting bait is half the fun of fishing… especially digging worms. But there are lots of ways to get bait,...
I thought I would personalize this French fish dish by adding the letter (“n”) into the term Véronique, which means to “prepare with or...
MAGNOLIA CRAPPIE CLUB AUGUST 23rd – 24th ROSS BARNETT 1. Roger Rabbit/Pat Jeffcoats 27.62 2. David McWilliams/Robbie Niven 23.59 3. Kyle Thompson/William Nichols 22.16...
OCT 5th CRAPPIE USA WEISS LAKE TRAIL OCT 5th HOI CRAPPIE CLUB CLINTON LAKE CLUB OCT 5th SHOALS AREA CRAPPIE GUNTERSVILLE CLASSIC OCT 5th...
In the South it can stay hot well into the fall, or even into wintertime. Hardcore crappie anglers need protection from the sun and...
WONDERFUL OCTOBER If you love the great outdoors you probably wish every month was October. The beauty of the fall colors across this...
2019 MWC World Walleye Championship Set for Oshkosh, WI Oct. 3-5 Presented by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Ponca City, Okla. — September 25,...
Walker, Minn. — September 23, 2019 — This season’s race for “Team of the Year” (TOY) saw 3 different lead changes and the final...
The Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s School of Fish, recognized by many as the leaders in kids fishing education, recently completed their 7thyear...
ETTRICK, WI – Lure Lock continues to drive innovation and technology in the tackle management category with the introduction of the new Ultra Thin...
LEGENDS OF THE FALL Five new Legend Elite Panfish rods direct premium technology to the pursuit...
Whether in business or in life, the chance for a new beginning is very rare. It’s even more uncommon that you get that chance...
These outdoor writers are recognized for helping promote recreational fishing Alexandria, VA – September 24, 2019 – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is...
FLIR Introduces M300 Series Marine Cameras M300 Series Combines Thermal and High-Definition Visible Imaging to Offer Professional Mariners, First Responders...
Alexandria, VA – September 17, 2019 – Newly released economic data on the national and, for the first time ever, state levels reinforce what the...
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – September 19, 2019 – Anglers flock to Devils Lake to check out the extraordinary walleye, perch, northern pike...
Pro angler earns more than $97,000 in winnings NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (September 17, 2019) – John Hoyer of Orono, Minnesota,...
Sturtevant, Wis., – Evinrude announced today that Team Evinrude Professional Angler John Hoyer has won the National Walleye Tour (NWT) championship. The event was...
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DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – Four years ago, John Hoyer decided to commence his transition from guide and co-angler to professional walleye fisherman. His teammates...
FOND DU LAC, Wisc. (September 16, 2019) — Moraine Park Technical College, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) board, has selected...
Donate today and learn more at www.anglersforthebahamas.org FISHIN’ FOR A MISSION The devastation in the Bahamas is on our minds and in our hearts. We’re grateful...
Published September 2nd, 2019 This year marks the ninth year that Yamaha Pro Angler Spencer Deutz has been promoting the sport of fishing...
Fall is in the air, and while many are turning their thoughts to the gridiron battles, many female anglers have their focus on...
One Whale of a Vu! Aqua-Vu® Underwater Camera transforms the whale watching experience Crosslake, MN (September 12, 2019) – “To go beneath...
State-Fish Art Contest Welcomes Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation as Newest Sponsor For Immediate Release: Contact: Julia Luger, JLuger@WildlifeForever.org WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. – Wildlife...
Legendary Sportsman and Media Personality Al Lindner Guests on The Woman Angler & Adventurer to Talk About Careers in the Fishing Industry Legendary Sportsman...
Park Falls, WI (September 9, 2019) – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be one of the youngest up-and...
Take a listen to the latest video on Lindner’s Angling Edge Facebook which includes a quick testimonial from a previous attendee. After listening to...
MARK YOUR CALENDERS! June 23-27, 2020 The 11th Annual High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship dates are SET! As previously announced it...
SAN ANTONIO, TX (September 6, 2019) – New this week on Outdoor Action TV, take a look at the National Walleye Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops and...
Select in-stock models include strong buying incentives FLIPPIN, Ark. (September 3, 2019) – Ranger Boats is extending its 2019...
TAMPA, Fla. – JL Marine Systems, Inc., maker of Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchors, understands the importance of staying charged and connected, especially in the face of...
Raymarine Electronics Chosen as Standard Equipment on Excess Catamarans Collaboration Between Two Industry Leaders Raises the Bar for Multihull...
Making Waves On and Off the Water (Glenn Hughes)- Your passion for fishing can have a huge impact on sportfishing industry conservation. There are...
Making Ripples So You Can Make Waves (Jacob Wheeler)- Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana is the last place you think that the number one ranked bass...
NPAA News for Immediate Release –September 3rd, 2019 Forestville, WI –With “Driven by Passion” as the theme for their 2020 Annual Conference, the National...
Marathon Man on a Mission Canton, Ill. — Jeff Kolodzinski is a man on a mission — a Marathon Man out to break a record...
This issue is your one-stop resource to South Dakota Pheasant hunting. Great tips on trail camera placement. Tree stands and ground...
Miscues always become magnified when they’re seen by contemporaries who never seem to forget them. It’s as true in professional bass fishing as it...
by Tim Huffman When the water begins to cool it’s time to be versatile Fall fishing is a time to be open-minded and versatile....
Learn 2 Fish With Us, Inc. is a not-for-profit company (501C3 organization) that was started in 2006 by Greg Karch, founder and certified Angler...
Twisted line is a frustration every angler must deal with at some point. Maybe it happened when adding new line to a spinning reel....
by Darl Black Consider the size of your jig for tough summer bites. Many northern anglers base the size of jig they use loosely...
As a rule crappie fishermen routinely think that summertime crappie are always going to be deep, often concentrating their efforts in 15 to 25...
by Ron Wong Check out a preview of the top products that will hit store shelves by Christmas How about walking into a 650,000...
In this “How to” video Crappie Dan shares a secret technique he learned years ago called “The Dinner Getter.” It’s a unique way of...
One of the most popular crappie fishing destinations in the country also offers a variety of family fun The float/jig combination gently settled beside...
To troll or not to troll, that is the question. No question that when you’re fishing specific structure such as a dock, a treetop...
by Vic Attardo Crappie can tolerate a little salt, not just when you’re cooking them, but in the water they call home. At first...
by Richard Simms On the water, even when you are doing everything right, things can go terribly wrong. Boating accidents can happen to anyone....
Holly and Madison had a really good day fishing with CrappieNOW Editor/Guide Richard Simms. Richard decided at one point to “roll video” and the...
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CRAPPIE MASTERS AUGUST 3rd MARK TWAIN LAKE 1. Robert Carlile/Craig Nichols 9.78 2.Matthew Rogers/Bruce Rogers 9.13 3. David Cox/Kim Cox 8.44 4. Jackie Albin/Marty...
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SEPTEMBER OUTDOORS In some parts of the country the first part of September can still be hot, muggy and buggy. Cooler fall days are...
Boaters and anglers across the country love to spend time on the water taking in beautiful views, spending time with family and, of course,...
AUGUST 2019 FEATURED STORY Members of the Mercury family felt the force of Hurricane Michael In Florida, hurricane season is just part of life....
With less than a month left to enter the Ride Shotgun promotion, lucky enthusiasts still have a chance to win a once in a...
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More E15 ethanol fuel available this Labor Day holiday weekend SPRINGFIELD, Va. – With more ethanol than ever before being served up at the...
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – For the third time in its seven-year existence, the National Walleye Tour, presented by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, will...
Matter of Crankbaits The huge storage lockers on our Nitro ZV21 Pro boats seem to fill up fast with crankbaits. Even more, lures travel...
Brunswick Corporation’s New York Mills Operation partners with United Way to help students get back to school NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. (Aug. 21,...
Over 100 percent payback plus significant boat and engine contingencies available NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (August 26, 2019) – Competitive walleye anglers will converge at Devils...
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Identifying fish size on sonar is very difficult since you can change the size with sensitivity adjustments or depth range. Fish look larger on...
A lot of people like to eat their catch, Im one of “those guys”. Years ago I would catch my fish, put them on...
Do-It Molds pro and NPAA member Steve Miller(#581 and family) with NPAA member Dave Nichols (#153) conducted the 2019 NPAA/FAF Kids Clinic at the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Minn Kota® Continues Legacy of Innovation With New Trolling Motors Featuring Built-In MEGA Side Imaging®From Humminbird® RACINE, Wis., August 22, 2019 – Minn...
Ponca City, Okla. —August 23, 2019 – The anglers of the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) will round out the...
Angler Foundation (FAF) Executive Director Nick Schmal, NPAA #123, spent August 9th at Discovery World on Milwaukee’s lakefront with FISH, FISH, FISH ® summer...
Bemidji Blast: Hackenmueller and Schwartz Crowned AWWS Minnesota Champions With 33.50 Pounds-O-‘Eyes
The team of Mitch Hackenmueller and Tim Schwartz, in second after Day One on Lake Bemidji, came in with just a walleye fin over...
Randy Gaines, the 2016 World Walleye Champion, will be headlining the Colorado Walleye Association Bass Pro Cabela’s Western Walleye Expo to be held April...
Park Falls, WI (August 20, 2019) – You’ve heard there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but St. Croix Rod – builders of the...
For Immediate Release Lexington, S.C. (August 14th, 2019) – After receiving dozens of applications from a very diverse field of...
Devils Lake, North Dakota — August 18, 2019 — After spending 13 days on the water prior to the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s...
Crosslake, MN (August 19, 2019) – National ice fishing champions Ryan Wilson and Brandon Newby call it speed-finding. “When we...
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White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever has partnered with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to launch the 2019 Don’t Move Firewood Outreach Campaign....
For Immediate Release: Contact: Julia Luger; JLuger@WildlifeForever.org WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN- Wildlife Forever is proud to recognize the USDA Forest Service for their growing support...
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Announces all-new Northern Owner’s Tournament for 2020 Showcases the all-new FXR Presents new options for 2020 line Recaps “Fall into Savings” sales promotion BREEZY...
Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced it will incrementally impose new 10% tariffs on $300 billion of Chinese imports, including recreational fishing equipment. The next...
Alexandria, VA – August 13, 2019 –Today, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announced the recreational fishing industry’s position regarding offshore wind energy (OWE)...
FLIPPIN, Ark. (August 13, 2019) – Ranger Boats pro angler Bryan Thrift won the 2019 FLW Cup on Lake Hamilton with a three-day weight...
Sturtevant, Wis. – Evinrude announced today that Evinrude angler Bryan Thrift won the Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) Cup Championship, held August 9-11 on Lake Hamilton...
Spiny Water Fleas infest Lake of the Woods. Gooey little critters that you notice mostly in the summer when you are trolling because they...
Cody Northrop (NPAA #1025), Jay Northrop (#1454) and Greg Pruit. Won the 3rd stop of the ND/SD Casino Cup series August, 3rd on Lake...
McKendree Takes the Title Standout college bass fishing team earns School of the Year honors Park Falls, WI (August 12,...
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN- Ella Park, a talented 9th grader from California, is honored on the FLW stage by Pat Conzemius, Wildlife Forever President and...