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CrappieNow 2017

Crappie USA 2017 Championship…How the Winners Fished

It’s All About Man-Made Structure by Ron Presley Crappie tournaments always offer a challenge of one kind or another. This year’s Crappie USA (CUSA)...
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CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Fishing Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This

 by  John E. Phillips   “Tony Adams, who will be your fishing guide, assures me he’s found a spot where y’all should be able...
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CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Tips from a Special Guide

Story & photos by Brent Frazee   Things many fishermen take for granted – something as simple as getting into a boat – are...
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CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Now – Bait Styles Related to Techniques

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Crappie Basics #151 – More Efficiency…Less Equipment & Tackle

I’ve seen it many times…a boat so loaded with equipment and tackle it’s an obstacle coarse getting from the seat to the front or...
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CrappieNow 2017

Tip of the Month by Barry Morrow

   “I like to jig. I’m not as good a pushing, or spider rigging, but I try to be the best I can be....
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CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Now – BnM Rod and Reel for Vertical Jigging

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Crappie Basics #152 – Recreational Vs Tournament Fishing

Three basic differences separate recreational and tournament fisherman. First, the mental. Recreational fishing means there is little pressure to catch numbers or specific size...
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CrappieNow 2017 Recipes

A Spicier Christmas – Crappie Étouffée

Étouffée is a dish found in both Cajun and Creole cuisine typically served with shellfish over rice. In French, the word étouffée literally means...
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CrappieNow 2017

Tournament Results

GRAND LAKES CRAPPIE SERIES OCTOBER 15th GRAND LAKES 1. Jeff Toben/John Andreoni 2. Jim Freeman/Doug Freeman 3. Mark Puthoff/Mike Shroyer 4. Ryan Kennedy/Scott Sipe...
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CrappieNow 2017

CRAPPIE CALENDAR

DEC 2nd KANSAS CRAPPIE CLUB MARION LAKE CLUB DEC 2nd TWIN LAKES CRAPPIE CLUB TWIN LAKES CLASSIC DEC 2nd FLORIDA CRAPPIE CLUB LAKE ROSALIE...
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CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Clubs

Club Contact Link AMERICAN CRAPPIE TRAIL Matt Morgan FaceBook BEAVER LAKE CRAPPIE CLUB Payton Usery FACEBOOK CAPITOL CRAPPIE CLUB Austin Kneeskern FaceBook CAROLINA CRAPPIE...
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CrappieNow 2017

Missouri’s Great Flood of 1993- Revisiting an Epic Natural Disaster

            Kenny Kieser, accomplished award-winning outdoor writer and photographer, used his talents to create a written and photographic journal of the major flood of...
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Crappie Kids Corner CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Kids

RECRUITING, RETAINING AND REACTIVATING ANGLERS GAINING MOMENTUM   (As Reported by Fishing Tackle Retailer)   Recruiting, retaining and reactivating (R3) anglers and boaters is...
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CrappieNow 2017

Photo Contest

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Back Cover

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CrappieNow 2017

Advanced Seasonal Structure: Stumps at 20’

by Tim Huffman The depth of winter crappie may be 15, 20, 30, 50 or deeper. The purpose of discussing 20-foot deep stumps is...
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CrappieNow 2017 How To

Crappie NOW How To Rigging Bobby Garland onto Road Runner

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CrappieNow 2017

Late Fall Crappies: Bling or No Bling?

Story & photos by: Darl Black When the “gales of November” blow across the Great Lakes, crappie anglers in northern states realize it’s time...
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CrappieNow 2017

Bass Pros Crappie Fish

Story & photos by Ron Wong The question that lingers in a lot of fishermen’s mind is, do professional bass fishermen ever fish for...
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CrappieNow 2017

The American Crappie Trail National Championship

Story & photos by Ron Wong Lake of the Ozarks, a 110 mile long lake in Missouri welcomed the 44 qualifying teams to the...
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Crappie Basics #149: Doing Little Things Right

November fishing can be some of the best of the year. Fronts are not a big factor like in the spring. Fish are coming...
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CrappieNow 2017

Fishing Funny’s

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CrappieNow 2017

Tip of the Month: Where to Fish for Nighttime Crappie

By John Phillips   During the summer months, crappie are looking for cool, highly oxygenated water near structure. When the water temperature heats up,...
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CrappieNow 2017 How To

BnM How To Spider Rigging

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Crappie Basics #150: Fishing the Right Places

Lakes, reservoirs and rivers all have their own characteristics but all can be important choices in your fall-winter fishing. In 2017 the fall has...
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CrappieNow 2017 Recipes

Crappies for Breakfast

Nutritionists claim breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That’s true in my case, however, I postpone dining until I can call...
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CrappieNow 2017

Tournament Results

MAGNOLIA CRAPPIE CLUB SEPTEMBER 16th SARDIS LAKE 1. Jimmy Smith/Ricky Smith 10.79 2. Jimmy Cornell/Richard Adams 10.58 3. Terry Stewart/Cole Stewart 10.48 4. Freddie...
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CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Calendar

NOV 4th CHATTANOOGA CHESTER FROST PARK CLUB NOV 4th COOSA RIVER LOGAN MARTIN CLUB NOV 4th CRAPPIE NUTZ EUFAULA OPEN NOV 4th KANSAS CRAPPIE...
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Crappie Kids Corner CrappieNow 2017

Crappie KIDS: Bass Pro Shops Donates 40,000 Rods & Reels

According to www.fishingtackleretailer.com, Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris challenged families everywhere to get off the couch and head outdoors to discover the fun...
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CrappieNow 2017

Photo Contest November 2017

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CrappieNow 2017

Back Cover November 2017

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CrappieNow 2017

Advanced Seasonal Structure: Rocks & Boulders

  Story & photos by Tim Huffman Many fishermen are comfortable dropping a bait into stained or dingy waters full of snags, stumps and...
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CrappieNow 2017

NORTHERN TACTICS FOR FALL CRAPPIE

By Vic Attardo Crappie fishing is always about where you’re at and where they’re at. They, being the fish. The factum is just as...
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CrappieNow 2017

Vertical Jigging Tactics

Story & photos by Brian Cope In the early days of crappie fishing tournaments, and crappie fishing in general, spider rigging wasn’t a factor....
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CrappieNow 2017 How To

Crappie NOW How To Power Trolling Pole

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CrappieNow 2017

Alpers & Haynes Crappie Masters National Champs

By Tim Huffman Paul Alpers and Phillip Haynes, the blend of old blood and new, teamed up for an impressive win September 22-23 on...
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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Basics 147: Choosing a Long Pole

There are many poles available so choosing can be a confusing choice. Make the wrong one and you end up with a pole that...
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CrappieNow 2017

Smithville Lake & St. Joseph…the Pony Express Town

Story & photos by Tim Huffman The Lake. Northwest Missouri is full of fun, adventure, fishing and history. It’s a great place to take...
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CrappieNow 2017

Fishing Funny’s

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CrappieNow 2017

Tip of the Month: Night Fishing Tips & Equipment

Equipment Needed for Starlight Crappie? By John Phillips “The biggest problem with fishing for crappie during the hot summer months is keeping your minnows...
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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Basics 148: Long Lining- How Much Line?

Nick Deshano, Offshore Tackle, says if you don’t have a line counter there are a couple of ways to know how much line you...
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CrappieNow 2017 Recipes

Vern’s Cooking & Tidbits

Huevos Rancheros 2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped canned green...
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CrappieNow 2017

Tournament Results October 2017

HOI CRAPPIE CLUB SEPTEMBER 9th 1. Dan/Brent 2. Kristen/Chad 3. Aaron/Lee BIG FISH 1. Aaron/Lee INDIANA SLAB MASTERS SEPTEMBER 9th BROOKVILLE 1. Doug Allen/Larry...
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CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Calendar October 2017

OCT 1st GRAND LAKES CRAPPIE SERIES GRAND LAKES CLASSIC OCT 7th CRAPPIE NUTZ BLACKSHEAR OPEN OCT 7th KANSAS CRAPPIE CLUB MELVERN LAKE CLUB OCT...
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CrappieNow 2017

Feature Products

Stubby Steve’s Attractant stubbysteve.com Fishermen work hard to avoid unwanted scents on their jigs including gas, sunscreen, bologna and other unnatural smells. Just as...
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CrappieNow 2017

Photo Contest October 2017

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Back Cover October 2017

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CrappieNow 2017

ICAST…Round 2…Products

Tim Huffman Power-Pole Charge Station The Charge Marine Power Station is the world’s first AC/DC and bi-directional, all-in-one marine battery manager and charter. It’s...
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CrappieNow 2017 How To

Crappie NOW How To Color Selector

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CrappieNow 2017

Tackling Turnover To Catch Fall Crappie

Story & photos by John Neporadny Jr. The bane of bass anglers in the fall can also lead to cases of anxiety for crappie...
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Crappie Basics 145: The Lake Turnover

The fall turnover is when the cool air temps start cooling the upper level of water. When the upper level gets cooler and heavier...
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CrappieNow 2017

One-Pole Techniques

Story & Photos by Greg McCain As president and owner of Crappie Masters, Mike Vallentine enjoys a job with benefits. He travels to the...
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CrappieNow 2017

Fishing Funny’s

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CrappieNow 2017

Advanced Seasonal Structure   Fall Drop-Offs

By Tim Huffman It’s no secret that September and October are months when crappie transition from summer homes to fall spots. Cooling water triggers...
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CrappieNow 2017

Fish Black Nights in Hot Weather for Crappie

by John Phillips The night was muggy.  The big, thick, mushroom-shaped clouds allowed the moon only an occasional glimpse of our boat out in...
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CrappieNow 2017 How To

BnM How To September 2017

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Crappie Basics 146: Late Summer Cranks

“Areas of concentration for cranks can be on main lake points. Old river beds, creek channels and large flats are slow good choices. As...
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CrappieNow 2017 Recipes

Fish Tacos

I just added a gem to my cookbook library by Stacy Lyn Harris, Harvest. Chef Stacy Lyn is a fellow Alabamian and a bestselling...
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CrappieNow 2017

Tournament Results September 2017

CRAPPIE ANGLERS OF TEXAS JULY 16th LAKE FORK DIVISION 1 1. Paul Obier/George Nelon 11.76 2. Jerry Hancock/James Pegram 11.16 3. Jay Reve/Rhonda Reve...
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CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Calendar September 2017

Sept 2nd KANSAS CRAPPIE CLUB HILLSDALE CLUB Sept 9th FLORIDA CRAPPIE CLUB LAKE MONROE CLUB Sept 9th HOI CRAPPIE CLUB EVERGREEN POINTS/CLUB Sept 9th...
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CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Clubs

Club Contact Link AMERICAN CRAPPIE TRAIL Matt Morgan FaceBook BAYOU STATE CRAPPIE ASSOCIATION Brandon Jennings FaceBook CAPITOL CRAPPIE CLUB Austin Kneeskern FaceBook CAROLINA CRAPPIE...
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CrappieNow 2017

Back Cover September 2017

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CrappieNow 2017

Sizzling Hot Crappie with Jonathan Phillips

Story & photos by John E. Phillips To catch the most and biggest crappie in any lake or river that you fish, during any...
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CrappieNow 2017 How To

Crappie NOW How To Protect your Transducer

 
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CrappieNow 2017

ICAST 2017 Showcases New Products & Winners

By Tim Huffman   International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) held the world’s largest trade show at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando...
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CrappieNow 2017

BoatUS Alert: Crime Rings Stealing Boats, Outboards & Electronics

            According to the Boat Owners Association of the United States, crime rings are responsible for stealing boats, Yamaha outboard engines, Garmin electronics and...
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CrappieNow 2017

Bass Pro Shops Among America’s Most Reputable Companies

Bass Pro Shops has always been a top national retailer of outdoor gear and apparel. They were named one of “America’s Most Reputable Companies”...
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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Basics #144: The Best Jig Color

Without a doubt the best jig color is red/chartreuse. What? You don’t agree? Just because you catch a thousand or so this year on...
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CrappieNow 2017

Alabama Bucket List

by Ron Presley Whether you want to enjoy the fishing or take in the sights, it would be hard to find a more beautiful...
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CrappieNow 2017

What’s Up Dock?

By John N. Felsher On many waters, a multitude of docks, fishing piers, boathouses or other manmade objects protrude from the shoreline. These docks...
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CrappieNow 2017 How To

BnM How To August

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Crappie Basics #144: The Best Jig Color

Without a doubt the best jig color is red/chartreuse. What? You don’t agree? Just because you catch a thousand or so this year on...
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CrappieNow 2017

Mouth-Popping Enhancements for Crappie

Gremolata, part condiments and part garnish, is one of those dishes where synergy creates something that tastes better than the sum of its parts....
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Crappie Kids Corner CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Kids

Twenty Sixth Annual Camp 7 Kids Fishing Day Attracts Over 350 Youth Saturday, June 10th was Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend along with National Fishing...
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CrappieNow 2017

Tournament Results August 2017

AMERICAN CRAPPIE TRAIL JUNE 23rd – 24th SARDIS LAKE 1. Terry Stewart/Cole Stewart 21.46 2. Brad Calhoon/Clay Blaire 20 3. Michael Walters/Rick Soloman 19.47...
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CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Clubs

Club Contact Link AMERICAN CRAPPIE TRAIL Matt Morgan FaceBook BAYOU STATE CRAPPIE ASSOCIATION Brandon Jennings FaceBook CAPITOL CRAPPIE CLUB Austin Kneeskern FaceBook CAROLINA CRAPPIE...
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CrappieNow 2017

Photo Contest August 2017

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Fishing Funny’s

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Back Cover

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CrappieNow 2017

Sizzling Summer Shallow-Water Crappies Up North

By Darl Black In my home state of Pennsylvania, so many anglers flock to area lakes seeking crappies in the spring that on pleasant...
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Crappie NOW How To July

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CrappieNow 2017

Club Tournaments…A Fun, Learning Experience

by Tim Huffman A great place to learn, have fun and connect with local fishermen is club tournaments. A relatively new club that has...
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Crappie Basics #141: Crankbaits & Planer Boards

Planer Boards are proven successful for crappie crankbaiters. Offshore Tackle’s Nick Deshano says pulling planers has to be done right but it’s easy to...
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CrappieNow 2017

Picking Apart Cover with Weedless Jigheads

By Josh Gowan Fishing for crappie has as many tactical approaches as any other game fish, including bass, and anglers are only limited by...
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CrappieNow 2017 Knot tying Techniques

Q&A  What knot do you use?

Charlie Hildreth, IN, tournament fisherman. “Standard fisherman’s knot, run through and twist it eight times. Run through and through again. It’s good for 90-percent...
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CrappieNow 2017

Get On Board…The “Planer” Way to Catch More Crappie

Story & photos by John N. Felsher For decades, walleye and striped bass enthusiasts successfully employed planer boards to fish multiple baits at varied...
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BnM Poles How To with David Jones

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Crappie Basics #142: Learn Your Electronics

The most basic graph for a serious crappie fisherman is a sonar and GPS. Even the basic models are very good. More serious fishermen...
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CrappieNow 2017

American Crappie Trail

June 23-24. Rain and winds of 20 mph gusting to 35 made a tough first day of fishing at Sardis Lake Mississippi at the...
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CrappieNow 2017

Beckman & Lewis Take Ultimate One-Pole Challenge

Truman Lake, June 16 & 17   Crappie Masters One-Pole Ultimate Challenge proved to be a tough challenge with many of the teams struggling...
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CrappieNow 2017

Nuke Them Fishy Fillets, Mediterranean-Style

Mediterranean countries are typically characterized by a high consumption of vegetables, olive oil and a moderate amount of protein. It’s thought to be a...
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CrappieNow 2017

Tournament Results July 2017

AMERICAN CRAPPIE TRAIL MAY 19th – 20th KENTUCKY LAKE 1. R. Capps/S. Coleman 21.52 2. T.Hughes/B. Gillon 19.86 3. R. McCord/G. McCord 19.26 4....
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CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Calendar July 2017

JULY 1st KANSAS CRAPPIE CLUB DORADO CLUB JULY 8th CENTRAL ARKANSAS BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE CLUB JULY 8th FLORIDA CRAPPIE CLUB HARRIS CHAIN BUZZARD BEACH...
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CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Clubs

Club Contact FACEBOOK AMERICAN CRAPPIE TRAIL MATT MORGAN https://www.facebook.com/americancrappietrail/ BAYOU STATE CRAPPIE ASSOCIATION Brandon Jennings https://www.facebook.com/groups/BayouStateCrappie/ CAPITOL CRAPPIE CLUB Austin Kneeskern https://www.facebook.com/groups/984256651629379/ CAROLINA CRAPPIE...
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CrappieNow 2017

Crappie NOW Photo Contest: July 2017

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CrappieNow 2017

Drop-Shot River Crappie

By Tim Huffman Crappie fishing continues to evolve as more techniques are established for special situations. Steve Brown, a tournament fisherman from Alabama and...
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CrappieNow 2017 How To

Crappie NOW How To Protect Your Rods

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Crappie Basics #139: Hot Days- Small Minnow

“Fish will suspend when it gets really hot but you can still catch a lot of fish. The fish might get right on to...
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CrappieNow 2017

The Future of Crappie Tournaments: Part 7 of 7…The Future

Story & photos by Tim Huffman             Our series experts include Darrell Van Vactor, General Manager of Crappie USA; Mike Vallentine, President and Owner...
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CrappieNow 2017

Fight Cancer & Get On the Boat

Rhonda Reeve was happily fishing Texas club tournaments and national tournaments with her husband, Jay Don Reeve. After several doctor visits she finally landed...
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CrappieNow 2017

“Legends of the Outdoors” National Hall of Fame Announces 2017 Inductees and 16th Annual Event

Garry Mason, Founder of the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame, announces event date and inductees. August 26th, 9:00 a.m., inductees and...
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CrappieNow 2017

June Crappie- Where to Find & Catch Them

Story & photos by John Phillips Editor’s Note: Jonathan Phillips of Wetumpka, Alabama, is the president of the Central Alabama Crappie Club and guides...
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CrappieNow 2017 How To

BnM How To Rod Maintenance

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Crappie Basics #140: Shade, Long Poles and Pads

“Lily pads in the summer can be good fishing. When it gets very hot it can still be good. A good place to look...
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CrappieNow 2017

Working Shoreline Weeds

Story & photos by Vic Attardo Matt Outlaw uses a garden rake when crappie fishing. Actually what he’s wielding is a cross between a...
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CrappieNow 2017 Recipes

Vern’s Cooking & Tidbits: Enhance Your Fried Crappies with Sesame and Soy

Let’s cook some fillets and add a couple of fish-enhancing tastes; sesame oil and soy sauce. Historically, sesame plants were cultivated more than 5,000...
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CrappieNow 2017

Tournament Results June 2017

COOSA RIVER CRAPPIE CLUB APRIL 15th LAKE GUNTERSVILLE 1. Ronnie Blease/Chad Hale 13.49 2. Stanley Steed/Gary Stephens 13.36 3. Rodger Absher/Darla Absher 12.15 4....
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Crappie Calendar June 2017

JUNE 3rd KANSAS CRAPPIE CLUB PERRY LAKE CLUB JUNE 3rd CAT TEXAS LAKE LEWISVILLE JR ANGLER TOURNAMENT JUNE 3rd CENTRAL ARKANSAS PECKERWOOD/LAKE DES ARC...
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CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Clubs

Club Contact FACEBOOK AMERICAN CRAPPIE TRAIL MATT MORGAN https://www.facebook.com/americancrappietrail/ BAYOU STATE CRAPPIE ASSOCIATION Brandon Jennings https://www.facebook.com/groups/BayouStateCrappie/ CAPITOL CRAPPIE CLUB Austin Kneeskern https://www.facebook.com/groups/984256651629379/ CAROLINA CRAPPIE...
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Photo Contest June 2017

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Fishing Funny’s June 2017

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Back Cover

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CrappieNow 2017

Fishing from the Shore …Enjoy Success with Only the Bare Essentials

Story & photos by Darl Black   With the arrival of May up north, it begins to actually feel like spring. Temperatures are finally...
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Crappie NOW How To May

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Crappie Basics #137: May Postspawn Crappie

It’s common knowledge that crappie are stressed and not actively feeding immediately following the spawn. They need to rest and recuperated. The good news...
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CrappieNow 2017

The Future of Crappie Tournaments: Part 6 of 7…Pros, Classic & AOY

Story & photos by Tim Huffman               This issue discusses the “professional” title, winning a classic and winning Angler Team of the Year....
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CrappieNow 2017

Q&A Why do you like one-pole fishing?

Brandon Jennings, LA, tournament fisherman. “Single-pole fishing is how I learned. It’s about feeling the bite. When he hits I’m going to put a...
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CrappieNow 2017

New Illinois Crappie Record

Ryan Povolish of Carbondale and Josh Jackson of Cobden never intended to go crappie fishing at Kinkaid Lake on Tuesday, March 28. They had...
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CrappieNow 2017

Cork-and-Minnow

Story & photos by Greg McCain   Simpler can be better even in the world of crappie fishing. Advanced tactics, advanced electronics, and advanced...
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BnM How To May

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Crappie Basics #138: UV & Dyes

Spike-It UV spray actually brightens up your bait so fish can see it easier. The spray is aerosol so it flies away and won’t...
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CrappieNow 2017

Future Anglers Attend Wisconsin Fishing Expo Learn the Fishing Basics

March 24, 2017. Recently, Learn 2 Fish US Certified Angler Educator, Greg Karch, and Karen Karch, shared their passion for fishing through hosting two...
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Quickie Crappie with a Side and Dessert

We’re having a simple meal of crappie fillets, smashed potatoes with banana bread for dessert. It contains my favorite three food groups: fish, fat...
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Tournament Results May 2017

CRAPPIE ANGLERS OF TEXAS MARCH 18th LAKE BELTON DIVISION 1 1. Ken Gaby/Todd Box 11.04 2. Clay Gann/Todd Froebe 10.27 3. Bill Muntz/Bryan Tulius...
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Crappie Calendar May 2017

MAY 5th – 6th CRAPPIE MASTERS ALABAMA RIVER AL STATE CHAMPOINSHIP MAY 6th COOSA RIVER CEDAR BLUFF/WEISS LAKE KIDS DAY MAY 6th CRAPPIENUTZ TBD...
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CrappieNow 2017

Crappie Clubs

Club Contact FACEBOOK AMERICAN CRAPPIE TRAIL Matt Morgan https://www.facebook.com/americancrappietrail/ BAYOU STATE CRAPPIE ASSOCIATION Brandon Jennings https://www.facebook.com/groups/BayouStateCrappie/ CAPITOL CRAPPIE CLUB Austin Kneeskern https://www.facebook.com/groups/984256651629379/ CAROLINA CRAPPIE...
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Photo Contest May 2017

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Back Cover May 2017

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CrappieNow 2017

Keeping Fish Alive & Healthy

By Tim Huffman   Recreational and tournament fishermen both benefit from having healthy crappie in the livewell. The following are a few observations, tips...
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CrappieNow 2017 How To

Crappie NOW How To Spawning For The Future

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Crappie Basics #135: April Transition

It would be great if there were magic tips that could lead you to great fishing any time you go. April means warming and...
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CrappieNow 2017

The Future of Crappie Tournaments: Part 5 of 7…Fish Care, Media & Tournament Costs

Story & photos by Tim Huffman               Part 5 continues with national circuits. This issue looks at taking care of crappie, the importance...
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CrappieNow 2017

Tip of the Month – River Ledges

What Makes One River Ledge Better Than Another River Ledge with Darrell Baker According to Baker, “I don’t know that one river ledge is...
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CrappieNow 2017

Streaming Into the Spawn

Rivers in Spring Present Challenges, but Also Rewards Story & photos by John N. Felsher Nothing gets dedicated crappie anglers more excited than seeing...
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Crappie Basics #136 – Stick to Pre-Spawners

Tony Sheppard with Jenko Fishing says at Kentucky Lake the fish are spawning but don’t get into a hurry to go shallow. Most fishermen...
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Super Shallow Crappie

Story & photos by Greg McCain   Crappie migrating to the shallows is one of the rituals of spring. Like children gleaning every last...
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Fishing Funny’s

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Crispy Crumbed Crappie, Crispy Crappie Fritters and Crispy Onion Rings

Let’s make stuff that’s all about being crispy except for some beans. We’ll bake some fillets, fry a few and crisp-up onion rings, both...
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Tournament Results April 2017

CRAPPIE MASTERS FEBRUARY 24th – 25th LAKE D’ARBONNE 1. Paul Turner/Elizabeth Turner 26.02 2. Brad Chappell/Brandon Fulgham 25.39 3. Kevin Jones/Billy Don Surface 24.94...
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Crappie Clubs

Club Contact FACEBOOK AMERICAN CRAPPIE TRAIL Matt Morgan https://www.facebook.com/americancrappietrail/ BAYOU STATE CRAPPIE ASSOCIATION Brandon Jennings https://www.facebook.com/groups/BayouStateCrappie/ CAPITOL CRAPPIE CLUB Austin Kneeskern https://www.facebook.com/groups/984256651629379/ CAROLINA CRAPPIE...
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Crappie Calendar – April 2017

APRIL 1st INDIANA SLAB MASTERS PATOKA LAKE CLUB APRIL 1st KANSAS CRAPPIE CLUB POMONA LAKE CLUB APRIL 1st CAT TEXAS LAKE FORK 4th ANNUAL...
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Photo Contest April 2017

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Dock Shooting – The Myth and the Magic: Year-Round Dock Shooting for Crappie

Story & photos by Ron Presley   Scott Williams does not agree with the myth that dock shooting is only successful in the summer....
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Crappie NOW How To Bass Assassin White

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Crappie Basics #133: Get Out of the Wind

“The month of March is all about weather change. Wind is the primary thing for the weekend fisherman. The primary thing is to get...
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Crappie Madness

by Tim Huffman   Bass Pro Shops Crappie Madness took place all over the country with many different pros presenting seminars about catching crappie....
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The Future of Crappie Tournaments: Part 4…Clubs, Fair Play & Sportsmanship

By Tim Huffman               Part 4 continues with national circuits. This issue looks effects of local and regional clubs, cheating and fair play,...
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Slider Fishing

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Sparkleberry Swamp & Jam

Story and photos by Vic Attardo Okay, so Whitey says to me, “When a storm starts rolling in, snakes get off the water and...
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Fishing Loses a Heavy Hitter…TJ Stallings

By Tim Huffman   On January 31, 2017 the fishing industry lost a friend. If you are a fisherman, whether you met him or...
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Crappie NOW How To Early Spawning

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Crappie Basics #134: Fish Staging Areas

“My tip would be not to go in too shallow too quickly. The crappie will be mainly in pre-spawn with a few going in...
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Deland Florida ‘Old Florida, New Vibe’

By Tim Huffman   Deland Florida is a good vacation area for crappie fishermen and their families. Volusia County is huge and includes Daytona...
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Tip of the Month: Set the Hook Hard

with Darrell Baker   “When we’re fishing river ledges in the fall and winter, I tell my anglers to set the hook hard,” Baker...
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Vern’s Cooking & Tidbits: Parmesaned and Thymed Crappie Fillets

Can you speak Italian? Sure you can. Say Parmigiano-Reggiano. You’ve just named the “King of Cheeses”. Parmesan, as we call it in the USA,...
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Crappie Q&A

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Crappie Clubs

Club Contact FACEBOOK AMERICAN CRAPPIE TRAIL Matt Morgan www.facebook.com/americancrappietrail/ BAYOU STATE CRAPPIE ASSOCIATION Brandon Jennings www.facebook.com/groups/BayouStateCrappie/ CAPITOL CRAPPIE CLUB Austin Kneeskern www.facebook.com/groups/984256651629379/ CAROLINA CRAPPIE...
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Tournament Results

MAGNOLIA CRAPPIE JANUARY 14th OKATIBEE LAKE 1. Tommy Moss/Brad Calhoun 8.39 2. Robbie Niven/David McWilliams 8.33 3. Jason Cook/Juan Adame 7.86 4. Joe Lowrey/Joey...
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Crappie Calendar

MARCH 3rd – 4th CRAPPIE USA NEELY-HENRY SUPER EVENT MARCH 3rd – 4th CRAPPIE MASTERS LAKE GREENWOOD SC STATE CHAMPOINSHIP MARCH 4th CENTRAL ALABAMA...
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March 2017 Photo Contest

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Fishing Funny’s

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How to Choose the “BEST” Color for Crappie Jigs

Story & photos by Darl Black Ask a few anglers around the country to name their “favorite” crappie-catching color in a jig and you’ll...
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Crappie NOW How To Pre Spawn Florida

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Crappie Basics 131: Minnows vs. Jigs

Josh Gowan, former crappie guide and owner of King Crappie and Prefish Gear, has plenty of fishing and tournament experience. He says, “I’m going...
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The Future of Crappie Tournaments: Part 3…Fishing Formats & Wrapped Boat Teams

Story & photos by Tim Huffman               Part 3 continues with discussions of formats and a look at wrapped boats. Our series experts...
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Slider Fishing

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Crappie Rise Late On Late Ice

Story & photos by Vic Attardo Because it was minus two when I awoke one February morning, I decided not to go ice fishing...
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Charlie Brewer Announcement

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BnM How To Pole Selection

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Crappie Basics #132: Elephants Eat Peanuts

Not everyone will use an example of elephants in the same paragraph as crappie, but TTI-Blakemore’s Marketing guru TJ Stallings, always has a way...
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Crappie Fishing…Lifesaver for Veteran Joe Bragg

by Brent Frazee When Joe Bragg calls crappie fishing a lifesaver, he isn’t exaggerating. After returning from two tours of duty in Iraq with...
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Vern’s Cooking & Tidbits: Boiled Crappie Snacks

Boils and bakes are traditionally associated with coastal regions of the United States. Scandinavian immigrants get credit for bringing the fish boil to the...
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Crappie Clubs

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Crappie Calendar and Tournament Results

FEBRUARY 3rd – 4th CRAPPIE MASTERS LAKE TALQUIN CLUB FEBRUARY 4th BAYOU STATE CANEY LAKE MAJOR EVENT FEBRUARY 4th CAROLINA-CCA NORMAN LAKE CLUB FEBRUARY...
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Crappie Deals

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Tip of the Month: Single vs. Double Minnow Rigs

Single Minnow Rig Versus Double Minnow Rig with Darrell Baker “I prefer to fish a single-minnow rig when I’m slow trolling on river ledges...
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February 2017 Photo Contest

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Fishing Funny’s

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C.A.S.T. …Catch a Special Thrill

            CAST for Kids is an organization geared to expose children, who may not otherwise get the opportunity, to the sport of fishing and...
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Weiss Lake Crappie Rodeo

The Weiss Lake Improvement Association will be holding its Annual Crappie Rodeo (Tagged Fish) Tournament Feb 15 – April 30, 2017. Over $100,000 in...
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Minnows for Ice Crappie

Story & photos by Vic Attardo In recent years the emphasis in ice fishing for crappie has been on small soft-plastic baits. These highly...
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Crappie NOW How To Ditch Bag

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Crappie Basics 129: River Tips

River fishing is usually based upon current. When current is slow it opens options by making more spots fishable. Points are places that can...
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The Future of Crappie Tournaments: Part 2…Formats and Divisions

By Tim Huffman             Part 2 discusses the different formats and divisions often seen in national tournaments. Our series experts include Darrell Van Vactor,...
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Slider Fishing

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Enhancing Baits With Scent

By John Neporadny Jr. The bite was tough for Charles and Travis Bunting on the second morning of the 2009 Crappiemasters Mississippi State Championship...
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President Obama Signs Outdoor REC Act into Law


Bill recognizes that the outdoor recreation industry is a significant economic driver Alexandria, VA – December 9, 2016 – In a significant step forward...
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Tip of the Month: Small Minnow Hooks

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BnM How To Shoot Docks

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Crappie Basics 130: Fishing Pressure & Fronts

The 2016 Crappie Masters Championship at Grenada, Mississippi, revealed several things. At least two factors were a major influence in crappie mood and movements....
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Vern’s Cooking and Tidbits: Chicken-Fried Crappie – So What Has Chicken Got To Do With Crappie?

I was looking at a copy-cat recipe for KFC’s famous “secret” 11 herbs and spices and came across one of the ingredients call ‘Tellicherry”...
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Tournament Result – January 2017

MAGNOLIA NOVEMBER 12th LAKE WASHINGTON 1. David Thornton/Shelton Culpepper 10.68 2. Vic Finkley/Kim Gray 10.3 3. Jeff Ward/Barry Hudson 10.17 4. Brad Chappell/Steve White...
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Crappie Calendar – January 2017

JANUARY 7th BAYOU STATE CANEY LAKE CLUB JANUARY 7th PEACH STATE LAKE SINCLAIR CLUB JANUARY 7th CAROLINA-CCA WATEREE LAKE CLUB JANUARY 7th – 8th...
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Crappie Clubs

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Fishing Funny’s – January 2017

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