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...
Robert Carlile was born in 1969, is married with one daughter and owns a machine shop in Oklahoma. He calls Hudson and Ft. Gibson...
Dan Dannenmueller, also known as “Crappie Dan,” is the Publisher of CrappieNOW as well as an accomplished professional crappie angler. In the Spotlight…Dan...
In the Spotlight: Barry Morrow by Tim Huffman Barry Morrow is a respected guide and fisherman. During the past few years, he and partner...
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...
Huffman has dedicated his life to helping crappie fishing grow, and to helping crappie anglers catch more fish. Tim Huffman was recently honored by...
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...
Story & photos by Greg McCain Crappie fishermen are a resourceful collection of individuals. They take time-honored traditions and make them better. They develop...
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...
by Ron Presley The first visit to a new body of water produces feelings of anxiety and hope. The anxiety comes because of the...
Story & photos by Tim Huffman Many fishermen are comfortable dropping a bait into stained or dingy waters full of snags, stumps and...
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...
85 boats compete for victory on Truman Crappie anglers experience a near perfect but hot day as they competed in the final regular season...
by Ron Presley Whether you want to enjoy the fishing or take in the sights, it would be hard to find a more beautiful...
Winners beat the heat and a stellar line up of crappie anglers Ninety-two teams participated in the Crappie Masters artificial bait only, one pole...
Story & photos by Tim Huffman Our series experts include Darrell Van Vactor, General Manager of Crappie USA; Mike Vallentine, President and Owner...
Pre-fishing proved to be a challenge for teams fishing the Crappie Masters Ozark Rods Open on Rend Lake, sponsored by The Renewable Fuels Association...
Adjustments, weather, patience, consistency, and a bit of redemption were all in play at the Crappie Masters Alabama State Championship, sponsored by The Renewable...
Story & photos by Tim Huffman This issue discusses the “professional” title, winning a classic and winning Angler Team of the Year....
Story & photos by Greg McCain Simpler can be better even in the world of crappie fishing. Advanced tactics, advanced electronics, and advanced...
GRANT AND MATHENY GO WIRE TO WIRE FOR AN EMOTIONAL VICTORY AT THE AMERICAN ETHANOL KENTUCKY/TENNESSEE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Facing rising and falling water conditions...
Crappie Masters, sponsored by The Renewable Fuels Association “Ethanol Fueled With Pride”, American Ethanol, and Bass Pro Shops, Ozark Rods held their One Pole...
Story & photos by Tim Huffman Part 5 continues with national circuits. This issue looks at taking care of crappie, the importance...
In the zone You may have heard the phrase “being in the zone”, it looks like the Tennessee husband and wife team of Paul...
Story & photos by Ron Presley Scott Williams does not agree with the myth that dock shooting is only successful in the summer....
By Tim Huffman Part 4 continues with national circuits. This issue looks effects of local and regional clubs, cheating and fair play,...
Story & photos by Tim Huffman Part 3 continues with discussions of formats and a look at wrapped boats. Our series experts...
“Coming to the St. Johns River is my favorite place to visit and fish in the world,” said Crappie Masters president, Mike Vallentine. “You...
DeLand, FL – Anglers for the Bass Pro Shops® Crappie Masters fishing tournament have a new big prize for the overall winning team: $100,000. The...
By Tim Huffman Part 2 discusses the different formats and divisions often seen in national tournaments. Our series experts include Darrell Van Vactor,...
by Tim Huffman You may have no interest in crappie tournaments, or maybe dislike tournaments, but without a doubt they have an impact...
By Tim Huffman: Jim and Jason Westerberg work a ledge near the mouth of a major arm on Kentucky Lake. Here they are netting...
Question asked during the Truman Lake Crappie Masters One-Pole tournament. Jason Dudley, Illinois. “Most lakes have a thermocline in August. You can see it...
by Tim Huffman Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters All American Tournament Trail held their National Championship in late September. They had 154 teams fishing...
By Tim Huffman Summer is known as a prime time to troll crankbaits for crappie. The trolling method targets suspended, scattered fish. These fish...
The February issue of CrappieNow is the features lots of ice tips and another great feature on rigging your boat for spider rigging. Read...
November crappie can be active and cooperative. CrappieNow Magazine covers tips and tactics for catching these Holiday crappie. Read like a Magazine (Page Flipping)...
The January issue of CrappieNow is the Top 10 Edition. Each segment has a list of 10 tips, tactics or series of solutions the...
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...