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February 2021 Tackle Techniques

Have a Crappie Day with a Fly Rod, by Jim Mize

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...
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February 2021 How To Tackle Techniques

CrappieNOW “How to” Video: Shallow Water Winter Crappie

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...
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February 2021 Tackle Techniques

Rattling Roamers Under Ice, by Scott MacKenthun

Noisy, rattling baits keep fish in your strike zone longer. Try dropping a jig with bait to seal the deal on fussy crappie, as...
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Equipment February 2021 Tackle

Product Buzz, by Tim Huffman

Senior Writer Tim Huffman shares his take on some products for fishermen and outdoorsmen.   Product Buzz by Tim Huffman Senior Writer Tim Huffman...
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Equipment February 2021 Tackle

Essentials for Slabs on Ice, by Darl Black

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)...
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February 2021 Tackle Techniques

Making Sense of Crappie Scents, by Ed Mashburn

Most anglers agree that crappie are primarily sight feeders but there are situations when some added smell will make the difference between a bad...
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January 2021 Tackle Techniques

Crappie Action in Dead of Winter, by Tim Huffman

Sure, winter fishing can be cold, as far as the weather is concerned. But it can still provide hot crappie fishing. (Photo: Richard Simms)...
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Dec 2020 Tackle Techniques

Plastic VS Hair, by Ed Mashburn

Plastic bodies for crappie jigs are all the rage these days, however, many anglers still believe that hair jigs (or feathers) are the only...
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Dec 2020 Tackle

Crappie NOW How To: Road Runner lure on Crappie and Blue Gill

Crappie NOW How Crappie Dan discusses Road Runner lure on Crappie and Blue Gill. http://www.crappienow.com
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Nov 2020 Tackle Techniques

Going Straight Down in Late Fall, by Darl Black

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....
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Nov 2020 Tackle Techniques

Crappie Basics – Don’t Rule Out Jerkbaits, by Tim Huffman

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...
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Nov 2020 Tackle Techniques

Winter Slabs on the I-55 Lakes

During the winter drawdown on I-55 lakes in Mississippi, Clay Blair says, “Fish ledges and points for crappie.” (Photo: Ron Wong)   Winter Slabs...
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Oct 2020 Tackle

Pushing for Crappies, by Scott Mackenthun

Brad Wiegmann shows off a plump white crappie caught while pushing crankbaits.   Pushing for Crappies Find crappie-catching milk runs   by Scott Mackenthun...
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Sept 2020 Tackle

Downsize for Fall Crappie, by Ron Wong

Jason Westerberg with a nice crappie using a down-sized bait. All of these examples shown are good Fall lures. (Photo: Ron Wong)   Downsize...
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July 2020 Tackle

CrappieNow Offshore Tackle Planer Boards

Dan Dannenmueller, among the believers. When he sought to improve his long-lining techniques, he never totally resolved all the issues because of the variables...
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July 2020 Tackle

ICAST Goes Virtual

ICAST Goes Virtual World’s largest trade show is going online only due to pandemic   As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, ICAST, the...
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How To June 2020 Tackle

Crappie NOW How – Early Summer Equipment and Tackle

Dan talks about his tackle and equipment changes as the season get hotter going from Spring to early Summer.  
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How To May 2020 Tackle

Slab Runners with Bobby Garland

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...
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March 2020 Tackle Techniques

Bobber Rigging for Spring Crappie

Properly rigged floats can help you catch more crappie.   Bobber Rigging for Spring Crappie Float your way to more crappies. by Darl Black...
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January 2020 Tackle

Crappie Gear – Rigging a Cork & Jig

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...
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Tackle

B’n’M Offering New TCB Series Rod

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...
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How To Tackle

Crappie NOW How to Video: Strike King Mr. Crappie Scizzor Shad

First announced at the 2017 ICAST trade show, the Strike King Mr. Crappie Scizzor Shad Jig was designed by pro angler, Wally Marshall, aka:...
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Tackle

Crappie Gear: Eye Hole Jig

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...
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Beginner CrappieNow 2016 Tackle Techniques

Bassin’ Pro Jacob Wheeler Talks Crappie

By Tim Huffman             A trip to Oklahoma last October with several of the Gene Larew/Bobby Garland pro staffers provided good access to several...
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Beginner CrappieNow 2016 Tackle Techniques

Advanced Seasonal Structure: Deep Summer Structure

By Tim Huffman             It’s hot. Crappie have had a few months of hot weather and hot water especially in the southern half of...
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CrappieNow 2014 Tackle

Decorating Jigs

Story and photos by Jeff Samsel Catching fish on lures you create brings unique satisfaction, but the bigger advantages of tying your own jigs...
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CrappieNow 2014 Tackle Techniques

Crappie for Christmas

By Keith Sutton When I think back, I find it difficult to remember any particular Christmas dinner our family had over the years. From...
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CrappieNow 2014 Tackle

Tip of the Month: Capps & Coleman Rig

by Ronnie Capps The Capps & Coleman rig definitely took hold years ago and has been used in lakes all over the country. We...
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CrappieNow 2014 Tackle Techniques

Specialized Tactics For Transition Crappie

by Keith Sutton What’s the toughest time of year to catch crappie? Survey your buddies who fish year-round and chances are good you’ll find...
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CrappieNow 2013 Tackle Techniques

Tempered Action for Winter Temperatures

Story & Photos by Jeff Samsel One of the best ways to slow presentations for winter-chilled crappie is to alter size or shape of...
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CrappieNow 2013 Tackle Techniques

Cold Medicine

By Keith Sutton For those hardy souls who can tolerate the cold, wind, rain and snow that often are part of winter fishing, this...
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CrappieNow 2013 Equipment Tackle Techniques

Advanced Seasonal Structure Shallow Wood to Deep Open Water

By Tim Huffman Shallow Wood to Deep Open Water. A wide variety of area doesn’t seem much like a seasonal structure to target. The...
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CrappieNow 2013 Tackle Techniques

When Crappie Come Home to Roost

By Vic Attardo Picture in your thoughts the indomitable Whitey Outlaw braced against a November chill. He’s not wearing anyone’s fashion 9’s but clothed...
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CrappieNow 2013 Equipment Tackle

Crappie Basics #64 – Return to the Same Line Length

There are many ways to check and set your line length. One way for trolling jigs or crankbaits is to let out the amount...
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CrappieNow 2013 Destinations Equipment Tackle Techniques

Advanced Seasonal Structures – Large Flats

By Tim Huffman LARGE FLATS…Why discuss these in November? Just a few weeks ago two northern teams came down to Grenada Lake Mississippi and...
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CrappieNow 2013 Tackle Techniques

Changing November Crappie Tactics

By Kenneth L. Kieser The old adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” has been the downfall of many. I fall into...
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CrappieNow 2013 Tackle Techniques

Duck Commanders Chasing Crappie

by Tim Huffman Duck Commanders Jay Stone and John Godwin are avid crappie fishermen. Jay is Duck Call Production Manager while John is best...
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