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Dec 2020 Techniques

In the Spotlight: Eric Cagle, by Tim Huffman

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...
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Oct 2020 Techniques

In the Spotlight: Robert Carlile, by Tim Huffman

Robert Carlile was born in 1969, is married with one daughter and owns a machine shop in Oklahoma. He calls Hudson and Ft. Gibson...
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June 2020 Techniques

In the Spotlight…Dan Dannenmueller, by Tim Huffman

Dan Dannenmueller, also known as “Crappie Dan,” is the Publisher of CrappieNOW as well as an accomplished professional crappie angler.   In the Spotlight…Dan...
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February 2020 News/Columns

In the Spotlight: Barry Morrow

In the Spotlight: Barry Morrow by Tim Huffman Barry Morrow is a respected guide and fisherman. During the past few years, he and partner...
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CrappieNow 2019

Crappie Masters Championship: Rockin’ at Grenada Lake

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...
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CrappieNow 2019

CrappieNow Senior Writer Wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Huffman has dedicated his life to helping crappie fishing grow, and to helping crappie anglers catch more fish. Tim Huffman was recently honored by...
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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

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 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

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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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

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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News/Columns

Team Bunting claims season ending win on Truman Lake

 85 boats compete for victory on Truman Crappie anglers experience a near perfect but hot day as they competed in the final regular season...
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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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News/Columns

Beckman and Lewis Score Crappie Masters One Pole Victory on Truman

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...
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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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News/Columns

COX AND HOCKETT WIN OZARK RODS REND LAKE OPEN

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...
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News/Columns

CRITICAL DECISIONS LEAD TEAM PHILLIPS TO ALABAMA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Adjustments, weather, patience, consistency, and a bit of redemption were all in play at the Crappie Masters Alabama State Championship, sponsored by The Renewable...
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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

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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News/Columns

GRANT AND MATHENY GO WIRE TO WIRE FOR AN EMOTIONAL VICTORY AT THE AMERICAN ETHANOL KENTUCKY/TENNESSEE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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...
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News/Columns

Tiebreaker decides Crappie Masters Lake Fork One Pole Ultimate Challenge. Win goes to Nugent and Wood

Crappie Masters, sponsored by The Renewable Fuels Association “Ethanol Fueled With Pride”, American Ethanol, and Bass Pro Shops, Ozark Rods held their One Pole...
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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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News/Columns

Paul and Elizabeth Turner win Crappie Masters out of Greenville, MS

In the zone You may have heard the phrase “being in the zone”, it looks like the Tennessee husband and wife team of Paul...
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CrappieNow 2017

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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CrappieNow 2017

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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CrappieNow 2017

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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News/Columns

Troy Thiel and Ricky Willis win Crappie Masters on the St. Johns

“Coming to the St. Johns River is my favorite place to visit and fish in the world,” said Crappie Masters president, Mike Vallentine. “You...
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News/Columns

The Chase for $100,000 Kicks off on the St. Johns River for the Crappie Masters Tournament

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...
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CrappieNow 2017

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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CrappieNow 2016

The Future of Crappie Tournaments: Part I…Three Trials’ Histories & Goals

by Tim Huffman             You may have no interest in crappie tournaments, or maybe dislike tournaments, but without a doubt they have an impact...
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CrappieNow 2015

Advanced Seasonal Structure Championship Patterns

By Tim Huffman: Jim and Jason Westerberg work a ledge near the mouth of a major arm on Kentucky Lake. Here they are netting...
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CrappieNow 2015

What’s Your Best August Fishing Tip?

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...
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CrappieNow 2014

Mississippi Classic Shootout

by Tim Huffman Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters All American Tournament Trail held their National Championship in late September. They had 154 teams fishing...
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CrappieNow 2014

Crankbait Review

By Tim Huffman Summer is known as a prime time to troll crankbaits for crappie. The trolling method targets suspended, scattered fish. These fish...
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Crappie NOW February 2014

The February issue of CrappieNow is the features lots of ice tips and another great feature on rigging your boat for spider rigging. Read...
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Crappie NOW November 2014

 November crappie can be active and cooperative. CrappieNow Magazine covers tips and tactics for catching these Holiday crappie. Read like a Magazine (Page Flipping)...
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Crappie NOW January 2014

The January issue of CrappieNow is the Top 10 Edition. Each segment has a list of 10 tips, tactics or series of solutions the...
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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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