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CrappieNow 2018

Millers Ferry  Hot Action in Cool Water

Story & photos by John N. Felsher From where the Tallapoosa and Coosa rivers merge to form the Alabama River near Wetumpka, Alabama, the...
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CrappieNow 2018 How To

Crappie NOW How To: New Crappie Reel Prep Basics

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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Basics 176: Channel Brush

            John Godwin of Duck Dynasty wears a grey beard and big smile. He loves the outdoors including crappie fishing. And, he is very...
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CrappieNow 2018

Christmas Tree Crappie

By Brent Frazee I have a different view of Christmas trees than most people. Sure, I love to see my family gathered around the...
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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Basics 177: Slow and Light

Russ Bailey, host of BrushPile Fishing TV show says winter is a time for some finesse. “Downsizing is something that you need to consider...
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CrappieNow 2018

Advanced Seasonal Structure: Man Made Beds

By Tim Huffman Placing cover for crappie is nothing new. Stake bed, crappie condo, crappie bed, brushpile, structure and cover are a few of...
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CrappieNow 2018 How To

Crappie NOW How To: New Crappie Rod Prep Basics

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CrappieNow 2018

Tip of the Month: Think Deep and Slow 

by Mike Sheppard In December, the fish will be in the mouths of the creeks. Water temperatures in November here on Kentucky Lake but...
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CrappieNow 2018

Trinity Oaks Provides Dream Trips and More

“We are very excited to be working with Trinity Oaks, as we truly support and believe in the work of the organization to help...
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CrappieNow 2018

Where You Fish

Southwick Associates are leaders in angler, hunter and shooter surveys. They say recreational anglers cite a lot of reasons for choosing their favorite locations...
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CrappieNow 2018 Recipes

Hot Peppered Pickled Crappie

Pickling began about 4,000 years ago. The process was developed to preserve foods including veggies, fruit, fish and meats. Pickled foods, especially cucumbers, are...
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CrappieNow 2018

Fishing Funny’s

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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Clubs

Club Contact Link AMERICAN CRAPPIE TRAIL Matt Morgan FACEBOOK BAYOU STATE CRAPPIE ASSOCIATION Brandon Jennings FACEBOOK BEAVER LAKE CRAPPIE ASSOC. Peyton Usery FACEBOOK BOYDS...
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CrappieNow 2018

Tournament Results

CENTRAL ILLINOIS CRAPPIE CLUB OCTOBER 20th DECATUR LAKE 1. Brian Cleveland/Chad Napier 8.74 2. Jett Lapin 8.08 3. Brian Plank/Eli Plank 7.82 4. Gabe...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Calendar

DEC 1st FLORIDA CRAPPIE CLUB OKEECHOBEE CLUB DEC 1st KANSAS CRAPPIE CLUB CLINTON LAKE TOY DRIVE DEC 1st TWIN LAKES FISH ANYWHERE CLASSIC DEC...
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CrappieNow 2018

Photo Contest

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CrappieNow 2018

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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie in Non-Traditional Places

by Greg McCain Crappie fishermen generally have pre-conceived notions about where fish live. One generally accepted thought is crappie spend most of the year...
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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Basics  174: Grenada Lake

“I like Grenada Lake, Mississippi in November. Power trolling works great. I use the BnM Power Trollers with 3-ounce weights. It’s important to cover...
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CrappieNow 2018

Garland & Turpen Claim Victory at CUSA Classic…Back to Basics

By Ron Presley Mother Nature delivered tough fishing conditions to crappie anglers competing in the 2018 Cabela’s Crappie USA Tournament Trail (CUSA) on Lake...
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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Basics 175: Look for the Birds   

Crappie Masters tournament angler, Chris Dudgeon, says the fall fishing can be great and it’s not too difficult to find action. “The key to...
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CrappieNow 2018 How To

Crappie NOW How To Dry Storage

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CrappieNow 2018

Tips for Boat Winter Storage

Boat US says recreational boat owner need to take special precautions with storage of E-10 (ethanol) gas. Ethanol fuel can cause problems over the...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Masters Championship …How They Fished

by Tim Huffman Twenty one years of age doesn’t add up decades of fishing experience. However, many hours on the water this year, working...
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CrappieNow 2018 How To

Crappie NOW How To Rod Storage

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CrappieNow 2018

Tip of the Month: Go to the Bank with Jerry McCready

            “In Arkansas, the shad move up into shallow water in November and December. The shad go into what I’m told is a second...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie and Venison

Vernon Summerlin               CrappieNow editor Tim Huffman and I have exchanged emails about deer season; he was bragging ’bout the bucks he’s taken and I...
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CrappieNow 2018

Fishing Funny’s

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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Clubs

Club Contact Link AMERICAN CRAPPIE TRAIL Matt Morgan FACEBOOK BAYOU STATE CRAPPIE ASSOCIATION Brandon Jennings FACEBOOK BEAVER LAKE CRAPPIE ASSOC. Peyton Usery FACEBOOK CAPITOL...
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CrappieNow 2018

Tournament Results

SPRINGFIELD CRAPPIE CLUB SEPTEMBER 22nd LAKE SHELBYVILLE 1. Bob Sarko/Rick Clifton 6.7 2. Donnie Lucas/Gabe Fairfield 6.11 3. Greg Humphrey/Luke Humphrey 4.77 4. Jerry...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Calendar

NOV 2nd – 3rd CRAPPIE USA BARCLEY/KENTUCKY LAKES SUPER EVENT NOV 3rd CENTRAL ILLINOIS CLINTON LAKE CLUB NOV 3rd FISH THE CAROLINAS WATEREE CLUB...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Anglers of Texas – Texas State Crappie Championship of Lake Fork

 CAT recently held its 11th Texas State Crappie Championship Tournament on Lake Fork on October 12-13, 2018.  This was a two-day tournament.  Even with...
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CrappieNow 2018

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CrappieNow 2018

Advanced Seasonal Structure: Fall Ledges

by Tim Huffman Ledges are structures that can work year round. They can be creeks, rivers or ditches and smaller creeks running into bigger...
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CrappieNow 2018

Tidal Crappie

By Vic Attardo Everyone knows that time and tides wait for no man. Well, apparently crappie, the wonderful fish we love to catch and...
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CrappieNow 2018 How To

Crappie Now How To: Tips on Rod Maintenance

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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Basics 172: Spider Rig 

October crappie, whether in the north or south, will be in general areas where they were in the spring. They may not be as...
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CrappieNow 2018

The Best Lines for Crappie Fishing

Story & photos by Darl Black The year was 1959 when Berkley’s Trilene and DuPont’s Stren were launched. Although there had been extruded nylon...
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CrappieNow 2018 How To

Crappie Now How To: Remedy for line twist

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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Basics 173: Get Shallow

“A good tip for October is to just get out and crappie fish. My home lake is Truman, so in the fall we dip...
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CrappieNow 2018

Tip of the Month: Keep Changing in the Fall

            “October is the time to look shallow if they are not deep,” says Noel Fernandez. “The fish will usually be shallow early and...
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CrappieNow 2018

1st Annual Texas Jack-n-Jill Crappie Classic Tournament

Team Reeve announced today that the 1st Annual Texas Jack N Jill Crappie Classic Tournament will be held November 3, 2018 on Lake O’...
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CrappieNow 2018

Hot Time at Grenada Lake

By: Ron Wong Daytime temperatures of mid-90’s greeted 121 teams at Grenada Lake for the final American Crappie Trail tournament for 2018.  Tournament talk...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie in Foil

Each month I highlight an ingredient in my recipe. This month that ingredient isn’t edible but a major contributor to your success when grilling...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Clubs

Club Contact Link AMERICAN CRAPPIE TRAIL Matt Morgan FACEBOOK BAYOU STATE CRAPPIE ASSOCIATION Brandon Jennings FACEBOOK BEAVER LAKE CRAPPIE ASSOC. Peyton Usery FACEBOOK CAPITOL...
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CrappieNow 2018

Chattanooga Crappie Club

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CrappieNow 2018

Tournament Results

MAGNOLIA CRAPPIE CLUB AUGUST 25th WOLF LAKE 1. Adam Calcote/Nolan Beck 8.73 2. Jimmy D Smith/Ricky Smith 8.63 3. John McNeese/Chase Ehlers 8.48 4....
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Calendar

OCT 6th LAKE OKEECHOBEE CRAPPIE SERIES LAKE OKEECHOBEE 1st QUALIFIER OCT 6th NORTHEAST OHIO BERLIN LAKE CLUB OCT 6th SPRINGFIELD CRAPPIE LAKE SPRINGFIELD CLUB...
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CrappieNow 2018

Learn 2 Fish With Us Instructs Youth On Fishing At Get Up And Go Day

Learn 2 Fish With Us and NPAA members Karen Karch #121 and Greg Karch #138 along with Learn 2 Fish With Us volunteers attended...
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CrappieNow 2018

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CrappieNow 2018

Asian Carp Are Not Our Friends

by Tim Huffman Stories and blame varies with most fingers pointing to a few government agencies and fish farmers. Different species of Asian carp...
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CrappieNow 2018 How To

Crappie NOW How To Equipment Safety

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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Basics 170: Soft or Stiff Pole Tip?

There are times, especially in the springtime, when fish are aggressive and smack a bait like they mean business. Late summer and early fall...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Goodies for 2019

By Ron Wong   ICAST 2018 in Orlando, Florida was a sight to behold.  350,000 square feet of fishing and marine tackle displayed for...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Gear: Capital Sportsman Ultimate Hybrid Shirt

There is a business side to Capital Sportsman but there is a unique, admirable quality that is often forgotten in today’s dog-eat-dog world. It’s...
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CrappieNow 2018 How To

Crappie NOW How To Summertime Slow Crappie

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CrappieNow 2018

Advanced Seasonal Structure…Night Fishing for Crappie

By Tim Huffman The year was 1981. My partners and I put a couple of lanterns out on pieces of conduit wedged in the...
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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Basics 171: Rigging for Fewer Hang-Ups

Everyone knows that a weedless jig head is a good way to reduce hang-ups, but what about fishing a minnow? One tactic is to...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Gear: Off Shore Tackle OR 38 Crappie Mini Planer

            There is no denying that planer boards for crappie took a huge leap when a Crappie Masters National Championship was won on Grenada...
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CrappieNow 2018 Recipes

Tastes of from New England and Italy with a Sweet Southern Puddin’

When most of us think of chowder, New England comes to mind. The phonetic variant chowda, is believed to have originated in Newfoundland in...
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CrappieNow 2018

Monkey Milk & Other Tales of Fall Fishing

by Vic Attardo  Maybe you’ve never heard of George Toalson. That’s all right; he is is not exactly a household name. But I can...
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CrappieNow 2018

Fishing Funny’s

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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Clubs

Club Contact Link AMERICAN CRAPPIE TRAIL Matt Morgan FACEBOOK BAYOU STATE CRAPPIE ASSOCIATION Brandon Jennings FACEBOOK BEAVER LAKE CRAPPIE ASSOC. Peyton Usery FACEBOOK CAPITOL...
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CrappieNow 2018

Tournament Results

AMERICAN CRAPPIE TRAIL JULY 27th – 28th TRUMAN LAKE NATIONAL QUALIFIER 1. Daniel Pemberton/Justin Neuman 20.76 2. Mike Gillotte/Jon Gillotte 20.75 3. Rich Campbell/Travis...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Calendar

SEPT 1st KANSAS CRAPPIE CLUB MELVERN LAKE CLUB SEPT 1st TRUMAN LAKE TOURNAMENT SERIES TRUMAN LAKE SERIES SEPT 8th FISH THE CAROLINAS HIGH ROCL...
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CrappieNow 2018

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CrappieNow 2018

Planer Board Crappie

Story & photos by Greg McCain Crappie fishermen are a resourceful collection of individuals. They take time-honored traditions and make them better. They develop...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Boat Rigging – Console Custom Electronics Install

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Crappie Basics 168: August Shallow Water

Robert Robinson, a.k.a. Wister Slab Daddy on crappie.com, says August in Oklahoma can be okay. “Most fishermen fish deep but I fish shallow. I...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crank Up Summer Crappie

By: Ron Wong Surface temperatures in the south are really hot this year from all the 90-plus degree daytime temperatures.  Many of the lakes...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Gear: Bug Band Mosquito Repellent

            Fishing isn’t as fun when swatting mosquitos, flies and other pest. Crappie fishermen have an easy way to enjoy fishing without having to...
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CrappieNow 2018 How To

BnM How to August

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CrappieNow 2018

Advanced Seasonal Structure: Stump Strategy

Story & photos by Tim Huffman Stumps are friends of a crappie fisherman. However, learning which stumps are being used by the fish can...
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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Basics 169: Slow Bites

Summer crappie are famous for being slow to bite when it’s hot. They’ll bump a bait, nip it in the rear or just look...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Gear: Bobby Garland Slab Hunt’R

            Gene Larew Lures, makers of Bobby Garland crappie baits and Gene Larew bass lures, announces the introduction of the Slab Hunt’R for crappie...
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CrappieNow 2018 Recipes

Recipe: Fish Velouté Sauce and Grilled Crappie

Velouté is last one of the five mother sauces of classical cuisine we haven’t covered. It can be made with any white stock, but...
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CrappieNow 2018

Tip of the Month: Summer Depth & Wind

By Barry Morrow   August is when fishermen often go deep because it’s hot. I do the opposite. There are always some baitfish in...
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CrappieNow 2018

Fishing Funny’s

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CrappieNow 2018

Tournament Results

SHOALS AREA CRAPPIE ASSOCIATION JUNE 16th LITTLE BEAR 1. Jimmy McCarley/David McCarley 6.46 2. Keith Jenkins/Josh Jenkins 5.97 3. Jonathan Kirby 5.92 4. Kevin...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Calendar

AUG 4th CRAPPIE MASTERS MARK TWAIN LAKE 2nd Leg of MO ST Championship AUG 4th KANSAS CRAPPIE CLUB EL DORADO CLUB AUG 5th KANSAS...
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CrappieNow 2018

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 2018

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CrappieNow 2018

Summer Time Shallow Water Spider-Rigging

Story & photos by Ron Wong Summertime and the livin’ is easy, fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high, means it is hot...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Boat Rigging – Stalker Rod Holder Installs

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Crappie Basics 166: Move Fast

One tactic is to keep on the move when casting, pitching or jigging. To move fast, use a 1/8- or 1/4-ounce jig. Tip with...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Masters One-Pole Ultimate Challenge

by Tim Huffman June 15-16. Truman Lake, MO. “This tournament,” says Crappie Masters President, Mike Vallentine, “is special in many ways. First, it’s a...
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CrappieNow 2018

Oliso – Vacuum Sealer

The Oliso Pro VS97A Smart Vacuum Sealer is a great tool for an outdoorsman and/or cook. It’s a storage system that removes air and...
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CrappieNow 2018 How To

BnM How To Double Minnow Rig with David Jones

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CrappieNow 2018

Truman Lake Summertime Crappie

Story & photos by Brent Frazee Most fishermen would rather sit in front of an air conditioner than in a fishing boat on days...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Basics 167: Summer Weeds

Middle to upper states may still have a few fish in the bushes, but with warm weather of May, most fish will likely be...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Gear: Charlie Brewer’s Slider Grub

Products come and go…but not Slider Grubs. They were hot from the start and continue to catch fish today. The company was started in...
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CrappieNow 2018

The American Crappie Trail visits Ouachita River

Father & Son Team Wins Story & photos by Ron Wong Despite rising water levels, the father/son team of Terry and Cole Stewart wins...
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CrappieNow 2018 Recipes

Vern’s Cooking & Tidbits: Grilled and BBQed Crappies

Let’s take our cooking outside. We’ll grill and barbeque some fillets. Grilling is generally done quickly over moderate-to-high direct heat that produces little smoke...
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CrappieNow 2018

Tip of the Month: LOUISIANA FISHING

by Terry Richard Fishing on Louisiana lakes for me means long lining. At Darbonne, for example, some of the fish are on the flats...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie NOW Photo Contest July 2018

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CrappieNow 2018

Tournament Results

CENTRAL ALABAMA CRAPPIE CLUB MAY 26th ALABAMA RIVER/SWIFT CREEK 1. Jamie Heflin/James Heflin 12.18 2. Jonathan Phillips/Alicia Phillips 12.05 3. Scott Williams/Billy Williams 11.76...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Calendar

JULY 7th KANSAS CRAPPIE CLUB POMONA LAKE CLUB JULY 14th TWIN LAKES BIG BEAR SHOOTOUT JULY 21st BEAVER LAKE CRAPPIE CLUB BEAVER LAKE CLUB...
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CrappieNow 2018

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 2018

Fishing Funny’s

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CrappieNow 2018

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CrappieNow 2018

Advanced Seasonal Structure: Mid-Depth Wood

by Tim Huffman Perfect is not a good word to use when discussing fishing, but mid-depth stumps, brush and beds are as close to...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Boat Rigging – Pulling Racks and Electronics Install

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Crappie Basics 163: Oxbow Lakes

Everyone knows that oxbow lakes can be good fishing in the spring. However, early summer offers good post-spawn fishing before the water gets etremely...
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CrappieNow 2018

Hang Gliding to Crappie Summer Success

Story & photos by Darl Black Ken Smith of Sharon, Pennsylvania is as hardcore a crappie angler as they come!  Having started fishing for...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Gear: Road Runner

Jimmy Houston started catching crappie on Road Runners about the time the Pyramids were built. Maybe that’s an exaggeration, but the bait was designed...
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CrappieNow 2018 How To

BnM How To Tip Fish Cypress Trees Lake D’Arbonne with Josh Gowan

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CrappieNow 2018

It’s Time to Long Line

By Ron Wong With the majority of the spawning done, and water is warming up for this year, the crappie are on the move...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Boat Rigging – Stalker Rod Holder Installs

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Crappie Basics 164: Northern Weeds

Northern lakes are known for their weedbed crappie. The beds are usually a combination of weeds and grass that provides excellent cover for the...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Gear: The Original RodSox

Poles are an investment. One of the best ways to protect and organize is with RodSox. A unique feature is a snag proof, hook...
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CrappieNow 2018 Recipes

Stir-Fried Crappie and Sauces

You don’t need a wok to stir-fry fish. A heavy skillet that holds the heat will work just fine. Now let’s wok up some...
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CrappieNow 2018

Tip of the Month: June Water Temperatures

            Kyle Stoffel, competitor in the Crappie Masters Alabama River tournament in May, says, “June crappie are very dependent upon water temperature. They’ll likely...
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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Basics 165: Choose the Right Rod

A carpenter needs the proper saws and power hammers. Tools of the trade are important. The same goes for a fisherman. Fishermen differ on...
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CrappieNow 2018

Photo Contest June 2018

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Tournament Results

EAST TENNESSEE CRAPPIE CLUB APRIL 20th CHEROKEE LAKE 1. Scott Bunch/Neil Alvis 8.97 2. Darren Caughron/Tracy Caughron 7.93 3. Cameron Dicken 7.83 4. Wally...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Calendar

JUNE 1st- 2nd CRAPPIE USA GREEN RIVER LAKES TRAIL JUNE 2nd INDIANA SLAB MASTERS MONROE LAKE CLUB JUNE 2nd – 3rd CENTRAL ARKANSAS CRAPPIE...
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CrappieNow 2018

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 2018

Fishing Funny’s

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CrappieNow 2018

Get the Drop On Crappie

By John Neporadny Jr.   Barry Morrow was fishing a tournament at Stockton Lake in Missouri, when he discovered a bass fishing finesse technique...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Gear – Driftmaster

by Tim Huffman             David Baynard, a second-generation rod holder guru with Driftmaster (Black River Tools), continues to pave the way to more efficient,...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Basics 161: Shallow Water

Many fishermen believe shallow water is good only in the spring. In some waters, that may be the case. However, the majority of lakes...
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CrappieNow 2018

Elmore County Crappie & Catfish Camp

  “Lake Jordan is one of our greatest tourist attractions and we feel it’s one of the most beautiful lakes in Alabama,” says Elmore...
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CrappieNow 2018

Working Sharp Corners

by Vic Attardo As I kid, I never hung out on street corners. Of course, where I came from in farm country, street corners...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Boat Rigging – Motor Mate Install for the Transom

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CrappieNow 2018

Tip of the Month: Power Trolling

by John Harrison   Fishing can be good here at Grenada after the spawn. Late May and early June can be an excellent time....
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Gear – Lew’s Wally Marshall Signature Series Crappie Rods

Wally Marshall Signature Series Crappie Rods were designed as sensitive jigging poles. They are great for this technique but they also have a following...
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CrappieNow 2018

American Crappie Trail – Ross Barnett

How Did the Top Teams Catch Their Fish by Ron Wong Stained to muddy water greeted the American Crappie Trail anglers at Ross Barnett...
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BnM How To May with Brad Whitehead – Jig Fishing

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Crappie Basics 162: Sticking with a Good Spot

You been catching fish in an area but a change in water temperature, water elevation or other factor has changed fishing to a no-catch...
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CrappieNow 2018

South Carolina Aquatic Education

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Education Section’s mission is to serve as the principal advocate for the steward of South Carolina’s...
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CrappieNow 2018

Product Review – Scales

by Tim Huffman Catching a three-pound crappie and not weighing it is like shooting a 190 whitetail buck and not letting anyone score it....
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie from the Oven

            Scampi, or Langoustines or Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) are roughly the size of a large crayfish and fished from silty bottom regions of...
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CrappieNow 2018

Tournament Results

CAROLINA CRAPPIE ASSOCIATION MARCH 23rd – 24th LAKE JORDAN 1. Bundrick/Bundrick 22.31 2. Hawkins/McGuirt 21.54 3. Quan/Grimm 21.48 4. Danque/Willard 20.91 5. Eudy/Koontz 20.26...
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CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Calendar

MAY 4th – 5th CRAPPIE USA CAVE RUN LAKE SUPER EVENT MAY 5th CENTRAL ARKANSAS CRAPPIE ASSOC LAKE DARDANELLA CLUB MAY 5th COOSA RIVER...
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CrappieNow 2018

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 2018

Photo Contest May 2018

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Fishing Funny’s

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Advanced Seasonal Structure: Life On the River

By Tim Huffman Crappie are no strangers to rivers and creek systems. Good numbers and sizes are both possible when conditions are right…and many...
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Crappie Basics #159: Get Shallow

“When you think you are fishing too shallow, shallow up some more. A lot of people try to stay out in 6 or 7...
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Solving “Current” Situations

Story & photos by Greg McCain Crappie hate current. Even knowledgeable anglers agree on this fact. Given a choice, crappie prefer water with little...
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Crappie Boat Rigging – Electronics Wiring Install on Trolling Motor

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Fly Fishing for Crappie

Story & photos by Brent Frazee When Bill Hartman started fly fishing for crappie in the Kansas Flint Hills, he had a gallery. Landowners...
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Tip of the Month”: Shallow Fish by Sam Heaton  

An April tip in Florida is to find the fish moving back out. In Alabama, as long as the dogwoods are still blooming, you...
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Fishing Funny’s

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BnM Kyle Schoenherr Tip of the Month

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Crappie Basics #160: Water Temperature

The best spring tip is water temperature. Make sure you are getting in the 59-60 degree water. To get an accurate reading, put your...
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CrappieNow 2018 Recipes

Crappie NOW Recipes: Crappie from the Oven

            Scampi, or Langoustines or Norway lobsters are roughly the size of a large crayfish and fished from silty bottom regions of the open...
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Tournament Results

CRAPPIE MASTERS FEBRUARY 24th – 25th LAKE D’ARBONNE 1. Nichoals Young/Jock Young 24.4 2. Dustin Harris/Kelley Graham 24.18 3. Tommy Skarlis/Mike Baker 23.86 4....
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Crappie Calendar

APR 7th COOSA RIVER CRAPPIE CLUB NEELY HENRY CLUB APR 7th CRAPPIE ANGLERS OF TEXAS LAKE FORK/CRAPPIE MASTERS CLUB APR 7th CRAPPIE MASTERS LAKE...
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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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Advanced Seasonal Structure…Ledges

Story & photos by Tim Huffman A trip last year to Lake D’Arbonne, Louisiana, allowed me experience both seasonal structure fishing and strategies for...
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First Bite

Story & photos by Darl Black   Across the Northeast and Lower Great Lakes states, March usually comes in like an old winter lion...
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Crappie Boat Rigging – Console Custom Electronics Install

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Crappie Basics 157: Northern Ice Out

“In Ohio the ice is just coming off. Most people think deep but shallow water, especially on the north side of the lake and...
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The Spawn is Almost On – Spider Rig or Single Pole

by Ron Wong The water is warming and lake levels are rising due to spring rains. This means the crappie are moving into the...
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Top 10 Lakes for 2018

by Tim Huffman Which is your top lake pick? Gathering lake information has been interesting and informative. This list uses a formula of five...
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One Last Cast

(reprint compliments of TTI-Blakemore) TJ Stallings, PR/Marketing Manager TTI-Blakemore. TJ was a life long advocate of conservation and dedicated to teaching others the world...
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March Tip of the Month: Jigs and a Hard Bottom

By Bart Gillon   My first tip is to keep it simple and use jigs. There are times of the year I want a...
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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Basics 158: Look Shallow

March Tip. “Look shallower than where you think the fish should be. It’s something that has taken place for years and so many people...
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CrappieNow 2018 Recipes

Crappie Crispy Strips & Breakfast Taco

Golden, tasty strips of crappie fillets will become most pleasing after the batter ingredients have had time to mingle for at least an hour...
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Tournament Results

FLORIDA CRAPPIE CLUB JANUARY 6th LAKE HENDERSON 1. Sam Cooper 7.1 2. Bobby Hill 6.09 3. Tommy Kinsler 6.06 4. Scott/Wendell 6.04 5. Moose/William...
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Crappie Calendar

MAR 3rd CRAPPIE MASTERS WEISS LAKE 1st LEG OF AL ST Championship MAR 3rd CRAPPIE USA LAKW WYLIE & TENN-TOM CLUB MAR 3rd HOI...
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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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Advanced Seasonal Structure: Winter Docks

By Tim Huffman “Shooting gives you so much more accuracy and lets you get into spots you can’t get by casting or flipping.” Travis...
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First Impressions  …Into to the St. Johns River

by Ron Presley The first visit to a new body of water produces feelings of anxiety and hope. The anxiety comes because of the...
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Crappie NOW – Rigging Electronics on the Trolling Motor

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Crappie Basics #155: Specific Targets

“February and March are good times to spider rig. A lot of fishermen think spider rigging is putting down baits on eight poles and...
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They’re Different Under the Ice

By Vic Attardo Some guys like their distilled grains “neat” — meaning not diluted or mixed with anything. Then again other guys like their...
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Crappie Kids Corner CrappieNow 2018

Crappie Kids

“Together helping our children catch their dreams” Kids Fishing and Education announced Emily Stocking as the new Managing Director. Her parents owned Everhart’s Tackle...
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February Tip: Slow Down

By Charles Bunting In February, if my home lake, Ozarks in Missouri, has ice off of it, I’ll be shooting docks. Sunshine on docks...
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Fishing Funny’s

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BnM Poles: How To Pole Selection

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Crappie Basics #156: Fishing the Stems and Cypress

“Beginning sometime in February and going until mid-March when the lily pads top out, a fisherman can cast at Reelfoot. The stems are great....
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Crappie-n-Grits Recipe

The word “grits” derives from the Old English word “grytt,” meaning coarse meal that originated in the Southern United States but now is available...
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Tournament Results

EAST TENESSEE CRAPIE CLUB DECEMBER 16th DOUGLAS LAKE 1. Scott Bunch/Neil Alvis 7.93 2. Mike Willard 6.99 3. Jim Huber/Tim Irwin 6.53 4. Darren...
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Crappie Calendar

FEB 2nd – 3rd CRAPPIE MASTERS LAKE TAIQUIN FINAL LEG OF FL ST Championship FEB 3rd MIDDLE TENNESSEE WOODS RESERVOIR CLUB FEB 10th CAROLINA...
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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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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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Advanced Seasonal Structure: Bends & Ledges

  By Tim Huffman   Winter fishing water that’s not frozen can be a challenge with big rewards. Keying in on the right spots...
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Game Play with Ice Gadgets Yield Winter Crappies

By Darl Black   Dave Lefebre of Erie, PA may be best known for his fishing successes on national bass circuits, but during the...
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Crappie NOW – Equipment Maintenance Matters

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Crappie Basics #153: Building Beds

Building crappie beds isn’t just a thing of the past. It’s just as important now as it was several decades ago. Some waters have...
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Great Graphs for Under $1000

By Tim Huffman   Crappie fishermen can improve their catching by building and sinking beds, maintaining good boat control and quickly forming patterns. However,...
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Tennessee’s Winter Crappie Fishing with Chris Duraji

Story & photos by John E. Phillips   Cold weather can be a nightmare for crappiers to fish. However, if you’re like me, you...
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Fishing Funny’s

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BnM Poles: How To Shoot Docks

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Crappie Basics #154: Deep Fish

Lakes and rivers vary greatly in characteristics but a percentage of them will have deep crappie in the winter. It’s a place they are...
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Crappie Rich Po Boy Sammiches – Ain’t Nuthin’ Po About’em

            The traditional Po Boy sandwich from Louisiana almost always contains fried seafood; shrimp, crawfish, oysters and crab. Here are some options for dressing...
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Tournament Results

SPRINGFIELD CRAPPIE CLUB NOVEMBER 11th LAKE SPRINGFIELD 1. Wes Pierceall/Wes Kauffman 7.83 2. Sammy Wright/Zack Pierce 6.8 BIG FISH 1. Wes Pierceall/Wes Kauffman 1.98...
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Crappie Calendar

JAN 6th PEACH STATE SINCLAIR CLUB JAN 6th SOUTHWEST MISSOURI LAKE OF THE OZARKS FISH OFF JAN 7th CHATTANOOGA CHESTER FROST PARK CLUB JAN...
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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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