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April 2021 Equipment

Crappie NOW How To – Picking the Best Fishing Gloves

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April 2021 News/Columns

Waypoints: Success, by Geremy Olson

This is the ONE picture of my ONE fish I caught on my very first trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.   Waypoints:...
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April 2021 News/Columns

Crappie Basics – Use a Blade

Spring, spawning-time crappie anglers often encounter murky water conditions. Many crappie professionals say using a bladed jig will increase your odds in muddy or...
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April 2021 Techniques

So, You Want to Side-Pull, by Greg McCain

Guide Brad Whitehead nets a crappie for his son, Nathan, on a late summer side-pulling trip on Cedar Creek Lake in northwest Alabama.  ...
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April 2021 Equipment Tackle

New Product Buzz, by Tim Huffman

Senior Writer Tim Huffman shares his take on some products for fishermen and outdoorsmen   New Product Buzz by Tim Huffman K9 Fishing High-Vis,...
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April 2021 Recipes

Recipes: Crappie with Tangerine Peel & Cashews, by Vernon Summerlin

While rummaging in my attic I found half of the world’s cookbooks, a collection that began in the 1960s. Sorting them was a chore....
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April 2021 Destinations

Top Ten Crappie Lakes for 2021, by Tim Huffman

Randy Luttrell displays a 3.83-lb slab that he and Garrett Steele caught during the 2020 Crappie Masters tournament on Grenada Lake. Few fish ever...
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April 2021 News/Columns

THE GREAT OUTDOORS, by Larry Whiteley

THE GREAT OUTDOORS By Larry Whiteley   THE OUTSIDE IS GOOD FOR YOUR INSIDE There’s something really refreshing about getting outside. Worrying is hard...
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April 2021 Techniques

Cast & Retrieve Crappies, by Darl Black

Marilyn Black with a nice post-spawn black crappie caught by casting a jig to scattered shoreline cover on Pymatuning Lake.   Cast & Retrieve...
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April 2021 News/Columns

Crappie Basics – April Planer Boards on Dale Hollow

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April 2021 News/Columns

EDITORIAL: Lower the Tournament Limit, by Bernard Williams

Outdoor writer and Magnolia Crappie Club Vice President Bernard Williams believes that high-tech, advanced electronics being used by crappie tournament anglers these days necessitates...
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April 2021 News/Columns

Pure Fishing Buys Plano

Plano tackle boxes are pretty much the industry standard for fishing tackle storage. (Contributed Photo) Pure Fishing Buys Plano New owner for popular tackleboxes...
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March 2021 News/Columns

Pure Fishing Buys Plano

Plano tackle boxes are pretty much the industry standard for fishing tackle storage. (Contributed Photo) Pure Fishing Buys Plano New owner for popular tackleboxes...
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March 2021 News/Columns

Waypoints: How are you doing? by Geremy Olson

Kids, like adults, naturally talk more when they are on the water…catching fish is the bonus to a good conversation.   Waypoints: How are...
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March 2021 Tackle Techniques

CrappieNOW “How to” Video: Crappie from the Bank

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March 2021 News/Columns

The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley

SPRING IS COMING ISN’T IT? Circle Saturday, March 20th on your calendar in red. Put that date in your phone calendar with a special...
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March 2021 Tackle Techniques

CrappieNOW “How to” Video: Wading Grenada

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March 2021 Tackle Techniques

Crappie from Small Waters by Tim Huffman

David Baynard’s kayak that he likes to use fishing small water is rigged for casting or slow trolling. His setup includes Driftmaster rod holders...
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March 2021 News/Columns Recipes

Crappie Enhanced with Lemon Plus an Exotic Twist by Vernon Summerlin

        Crappie Enhanced with Lemon Plus an Exotic Twist by Vernon Summerlin A great recipe plus an additional option for some...
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March 2021 Techniques

Walkin’ the Shore Over You by Ed Mashburn

Fishing on foot can produce some fine strings of delicious crappie, especially in early Spring.   Walkin’ the Shore Over You by Ed Mashburn...
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March 2021 News/Columns

Crappie Basics – How to Choose a Guide, by Richard Simms

Jon Whitlock (left) and Carroll Waddle (right) show off a good stringer from the Tennessee River caught while fishing with a guide. Waddle believes...
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Beginner March 2021 News/Columns

Gyotaku – Paint and Release, by Scott MacKenthun and Richard Simms

(l-r) Quinn Mackenthun and Haley Walser with a pair of slab crappie destined for fish printing. (Photo: Scott MacKenthun) Gyotaku – Paint and Release...
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March 2021 Techniques

Crappie Basics – Crappie Spawning Temperatures

Some fishermen seem to think that every fish in the lake all rush to spawn at the exact same time. Not so, some spawn...
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March 2021 News/Columns Tackle

Product Profile: Deerback Crappie Gauge, by Richard Simms

The patented Crappie Gauge allows an angler to measure your fish while still hooked, without ever touching it.   Product Profile: Deerback Crappie Gauge...
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Destinations March 2021 News/Columns

Crappie Kids: Fishing Rodeo on Weiss Lake

Crappie Kids: Fishing Rodeo on Weiss Lake   A FREE Crappie Kids Fishing Rodeo will be held in conjunction with the Crappie USA (CUSA)...
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Destinations March 2021 Techniques

North Mississippi Wade Fishing, by John David Santi

Wesley Montgomery of Starkville, Mississippi hoists a dandy stringer of crappie caught wade fishing flooded backwaters in North Mississippi in the springtime.   North...
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February 2021 News/Columns

Waypoints: Taking Time to Learn, by Geremy Olson

When we meet people where they’re at it allows growth and positive outdoor experiences.   Waypoints: Taking Time to Learn Learning to fish and...
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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 Techniques

Crappie Basics – Slow Down!

Swapping a regular jig head the same size head equipped with a spinning blade can sometimes be just enough to slow your bait down...
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February 2021 News/Columns

THE GREAT OUTDOORS, by Larry Whiteley

THE GREAT OUTDOORS By Larry Whiteley DRESSING FOR FEBRUARY  Layer yourself with loose fitting clothing. The layers create air spaces that trap heat and...
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February 2021 News/Columns

In the Spotlight: Terry Stewart, by Tim Huffman

In the Spotlight: Terry Stewart by Tim Huffman Terry Stewart reveals fishing and personal information in this month’s Spotlight.   “Terry is one of...
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February 2021 News/Columns Recipes

Recipes: Wok-Steamed Crappie with “Instant” Preserved Lemons, by Vernon Summerlin

Recipes: Wok-Steamed Crappie with “Instant” Preserved Lemons, by Vernon Summerlin A wok is a round-bottomed cooking pot, originating in China. But they work great...
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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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Equipment February 2021 News/Columns

Crappie Basics – Prepare for the Worst in Winter

Whether you fish on the ice or in southern waters, cold water is deadly.   Crappie Basics – Prepare for the Worst in Winter...
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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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How To January 2021 Techniques

Crappie NOW How To – Video Tip: Avoiding Line Twist Respooling Line

Simple technique to prevent line twist when you’re respooling One of the most aggravating things a fisherman can experience is twisted monofilament. Sometimes a...
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How To January 2021 Techniques

Crappie NOW How To – Video Tip: Berkley Line Stripper

A very basic tip today about a simple piece of equipment. Stripping off old fishing line can be cumbersome, unless you have an inexpensive...
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Destinations January 2021 Techniques

Weiss Lake – A Deep South Crappie Paradise, by Ed Mashburn

Weiss Lake crappie are eager to take anglers’ offerings, and they bite year-round. (Photo: Ed Masburn)   Weiss Lake – A Deep South Crappie...
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January 2021 News/Columns Recipes

Recipes: Tips-n-Tricks to Cooking Crappie, by Vernon Summerlin

    Recipes: Tips-n-Tricks to Cooking Crappie by Vernon Summerlin Lots of great crappie options   It’s a New Year at CrappieNOW and we’ve...
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January 2021 Techniques

Crappie Basics – Work as a Team on the Ice

Working as a team will increase your ice fishing odds. Initially everyone should spread out to locate areas holding fish. Then, once found, everyone...
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Destinations January 2021 Techniques

Destination: Icing PA’s Presque Isle Bay Crappies, by Darl Black

Whether fishing for crappies in Misery Bay, Marina Lake or Head-of-the-Bay, you will also catch bluegills and yellow perch.   Destination: Icing PA’s Presque...
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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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January 2021 News/Columns

THE GREAT OUTDOORS, by Larry Whiteley

THE GREAT OUTDOORS By Larry Whiteley WELCOME TO 2021 Welcome to 2021 and I hope it is a “New Year” in many ways. I...
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Equipment January 2021 News/Columns

Readers Respond to ‘Advanced Electronics’ Editorial

Advanced Electronics – Sonar, down-imaging, side-imaging, 360 and Livescope have all taken the fishing world by storm. Will high-tech advanced electronics lead to a...
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January 2021 Techniques

Crappies in Overcoats, by Vernon Summerlin

Bob Latendresse shows us what Kentucky Lake offers anglers on a cold winter’s day. (Photo: Vernon Summerlin)   Crappies in Overcoats by Vernon Summerlin...
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January 2021 Techniques

Crappie Basics – Cold-blooded Crappie, by Tim Huffman

In the winter crappie often find one good spot they like and hold there for days, or even weeks. Find those spots and Tim...
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Dec 2020 News/Columns

Waypoints: Laughing heals the soul, by Geremy Olson

Every day on the water you have the opportunity to make memories. Laughter just helps you make good memories.   Waypoints: Laughing heals the...
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Dec 2020 Techniques

Crappie Basics – Christmas Tree Crappie

Industrious fishermen can usually gather up lots of old Christmas trees after the holiday season. They make excellent brush piles that are likely to...
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Dec 2020 News/Columns

The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley

DECEMBER DAYS  I like to take a few of my December days and get back out in the deer woods while other hunters are...
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Dec 2020 Destinations Techniques

Winning Ways in Crappie USA, by Ron Presley

Consistent catching of crappie like this earned Scott Bunch (left) and Neal Alvis (right) the Crappie USA National Points Championship in 2020.   Winning...
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Dec 2020 Techniques

Crappie Basics – Reverse Your Thinking

Even on a blustery day with a little snow falling, crappie still have to eat. (Photo: Richard Simms)   Our friends at B’n’M’ poles...
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Dec 2020 Techniques

Catching Weiss Crappie from December to March, by Tim Huffman

Weiss Lake guide Carlton Teague says taking crappie on a spinning rod and reel, whether casting or pulling, is a fun way to feel...
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Dec 2020 Techniques

Can We Have Too Much Technology?, by Jim Mize

Advances in technology continue to aid fishermen in finding structure and fish. Some wonder if we can have too much technology. (Photo: Jim Mize)...
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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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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 Recipes

Recipes: Christmas of Seven Fishes, by Vernon Summerlin

Christmas Feast of Seven Fishes by Vernon Summerlin   An old Roman tradition began in Southern Italy to celebrate Christmas. At Eve Tide (Christmas...
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News/Columns Nov 2020

Waypoints: A Time for Everything, by Geremy Olson

As a tournament director, the most important part of my job is understanding and instilling integrity.   Waypoints: A Time for Everything Learning to...
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Nov 2020 Recipes

Recipes: Crappie Soup, by Vernon Summerlin

Spicy First Course: Crappie Soup Thinking of a way to kick off your Thanksgiving feast? Think spicy crappie soup. This hardy dish will take...
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Nov 2020 Techniques

Crappie Basics – Fall Turnover, by Tim Huffman

Sometimes it can be difficult finding crappie in the fall turnover period but when you find them, you can often find lots of them....
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Destinations Nov 2020 Techniques

November Crappie… North, South, and In-Between, by Tim Huffman

Early morning fishing in the Fall may include some fog, but searching open water for schools of shad, then working the area, can lead...
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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 Techniques

Video Tip: Releasing Deep Hooked Crappie

Crappie fishing typically involves catching numerous undersized fish to bring home enough for the frying pan. Inevitably some of those fish will be hooked...
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Intermediate Nov 2020

Winter Open Water Crappie, by Ed Mashburn

Double jig rigs will work well for jigging over structure. (Photo: Ed Mashburn)   Winter Open Water Crappie by Ed Mashburn Don’t Sweat the...
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Nov 2020 Techniques

Video Tip: Loop Knots

Video Tip: Loop Knots Loop knots can increase the action on your lures   Loop knots are extremely important to anglers who use artificial...
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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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Destinations Nov 2020 Techniques

Weiss Lake Fall Crappie Action, by Tim Huffman

Good crappie are part of the fun of November-December fishing. Lee Pitts shows off two good Alabama crappie!   Weiss Lake Fall Crappie Action...
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News/Columns

CUSA Classic Pro Division Victory at Green River goes to Maddux and Oldham

Lynn and Nathan Cochran take Amateur Division. Crappie anglers from fifteen states traveled to Green River Lake at Columbia, KY to participate in the...
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News/Columns

CUSA Pro Division Victory at Kuttawa, KY goes to Salyers and Lovett

Outland and McGregor take Amateur Division Crappie anglers from five states traveled to Barkley and Kentucky Lakes at Kuttawa, KY to participate in the...
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News/Columns Oct 2020

Waypoints: A Time for Everything

Never be too proud to catch what Mother Nature gives you.    Waypoints: A Time for Everything Learning to fish and live life by...
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News/Columns Nov 2020

The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley

MAKE SURE YOU VOTE  It has always been surprising to me that many people choose not to vote. Voting is an important part of...
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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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Oct 2020 Techniques

Crappie Basics – Keep Moving in the Fall, by Tim Huffman

Professional crappie anglers Charles and Travis Bunting say one key in the Fall is to keep moving until you find a concentration of fish....
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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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Crappie Kids Corner Oct 2020

Crappie Kids – Chastenation

Chasten Whitfield is a young lady going above and beyond to help other youngsters and fishing is her greatest tool.   Chasten Whitfield works...
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Equipment Oct 2020

Sonar for Slabs- Tech Done Right, by Ed Mashburn

Good sonar units can make the difference between fish in the boat and just a boat ride. (Photo: John Phillips)   Sonar for Slabs-...
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Oct 2020 Techniques

Crappie Basics – Fish the Ledges, by Tim Huffman

For crappie, structure located on or near a ledge, or dropoff, is just like the perfect pit stop for us when we’re traveling on...
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Oct 2020 Recipes

Recipes: Crappie Patties, by Vernon Summerlin

Crappie Patties & Frying Oils Great recipe and bonus info about frying oils   3 cups cooked crappie fillets, chopped 1/2 cup onion, finely...
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Equipment Oct 2020

LiveScope Mysteries

With a LiveScope peering beneath a boat dock, you can almost count the number of crappie gathered around the dock pilings. Of course, that...
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Destinations Sept 2020

Days of Wine and Crappie, by Ken Perrotte

As shown by Emilee Sperry, a visit to New York’s “Grape Belt” cam also yield additional rewards to crappie anglers. (Photo: Mike Sperry)  ...
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Destinations Sept 2020

Escape to the Ozarks, by Larry Whiteley

Bull Shoals Lake is just a short drive away from Branson, MO.   Escape to the Ozarks by Larry Whiteley Outdoor activities are good...
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Sept 2020 Techniques

Video Tip: Keeping Double Minnow Rigs Untangled

Video Tip: Keeping Double Minnow Rigs Untangled Great tip from B’n’M Pro Staffer Ronnie Capps   B’n’M Pro Staffer Ronnie Capps, 8-time National Champion,...
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Sept 2020 Techniques

Crappie Basics – Fishing Intersections, by Tim Huffman

This screen grab from a Navionics App illustrates an excellent “intersection” where a creek channel intersects with a main channel.   Crappie Basics –...
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News/Columns Sept 2020

Learn 2 Fish With Us Creates New Brochure

    The Learn 2 Fish organization has created a new brochure helping to explain who Learn 2 Fish With Us is, what they...
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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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Sept 2020 Techniques

Super Late-Summer Patterns, by Tim Huffman

A jig and minnow is a good combination for most techniques. If fish want a smaller offering, use a smaller jighead and minnow, without...
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Equipment Sept 2020 Techniques

Crappie Basics – Hand, Foot or Remote Control, by Richard Simms

It wasn’t that long ago that fishermen mostly had “old school” hand-steered trolling motors. But nowadays high-tech foot-controlled or remote-controlled trolling motors are the...
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News/Columns Sept 2020

Latest News on the Asian Carp Invasion, by Richard Simms

Biologists from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife use electrofishing boats to catch Silver Carp in the Lake...
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Sept 2020 Techniques

Video Tip: Balanced Poles

Video Tip: Balanced Poles Brian Carter shows you how to check the ‘balance” of your fishing rod   B’n’M Pro Staffer Brian Carter shows...
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News/Columns Sept 2020

Waypoints: A Time for Everything, by Geremy Olson

It’s important to know when it’s time to kick back and have fun.   Waypoints: A Time for Everything by Geremy Olson Learning to...
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Recipes Sept 2020

Recipes: Mexican Crappie, by Vernon Summerlin

Recipes: Mexican Crappie by Vernon Summerlin Recipe from south of the border, plus tips on choosing a filet knife   Mexican Crappie & Fillet...
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August 2020 News/Columns Recipes

Recipes: Three-Bowl Breaded Crappie, by Vernon Summerlin

Three-Bowl Breaded Crappie Pan versus Skillet?   by Vernon Summerlin 1 1/2 to 2 pounds crappie fillets Salt and pepper fillets 1 /2 cup...
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August 2020 News/Columns

In the Spotlight: Kent Driscoll, by Tim Huffman

Kent Driscoll is a major player in the sport of crappie fishing. by Tim Huffman If you follow the crappie fishing “network,” it is...
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August 2020 Destinations Techniques

Coaxing Crappie on Santee Cooper, by Jim Mize

On a day when the shade of the pontoon is welcoming, crappie guide Steve English believes crappie take refuge in the brush. (Photo: Jim...
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August 2020 Equipment

FISH-i Tactacam Review, by Richard Simms

There are a variety of small, high resolution cameras on the market these days. Here is a first-hand review of some of the pros...
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August 2020 Techniques

Crappie Tips: Don’t Reel So Far, by Richard Simms

No matter what kind of fish you are catching, never reel in too much line when landing the fish. In general, you want to...
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August 2020 Techniques

Crappie Tips: Step-by-Step August Crappie-Catching, by Richard Simms

This image from a depth finder shows a massive cloud of baitfish between 5 and 10 feet deep gathered beneath the lights under the...
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August 2020 Techniques

Map Your Way to Crankbaiting Success, by Greg McCain

Jeff Barnes plots his course with his Lowrance electronics while practicing his point-to-point technique of pulling crankbaits. (Photo: Greg McCain)   Map Your Way...
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August 2020 News/Columns

The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley

SPECIAL MOMENTS ON AN AUGUST NIGHT  August weather has a way of making us all become slug-like, tired, sweaty and irritable. During the day...
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July 2020 News/Columns

The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley

The Great Outdoors by Larry Whiteley   A KIDS CRAPPIE ADVENTURE  Every summer when my boys were young, I would take them on at...
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July 2020 Techniques

Crappie Tips: Crappie from a Party Barge, by Tim Huffman

This Ranger 223FC is a great option for a family-fun party barge that also provides a great fishing platform.   Crappie Tips: Crappie from...
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July 2020 Techniques

Build Your Own Custom Crappie Rod, by John L. Torchick

It’s fun to catch a fish on a rod you built, no matter what size!   Build Your Own Custom Crappie Rod It’s easier...
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July 2020 Techniques

Video Tip: Matt Xenos on Crappie Nibbles – Do They Work?

  Video Tip: Matt Xenos on Crappie Nibbles – Do They Work? If you’re a crappie fishermen you’ve seen all the advertisements for crappie...
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July 2020 Techniques

Crappie Tips: What is a Thermocline, by Tim Huffman

Crappie Tips: What is a Thermocline In the summer many lakes literally separate into temperature layers called a thermocline. How can you see and...
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July 2020 Recipes

Recipes: Crappie Chowder, by Vernon Summerlin

  Crappie Chowder Crappie with an Italian twist   by Vernon Summerlin   4 cups crappie fillet chunks 4 cups shredded potatoes 1/2 cup...
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July 2020 Techniques

Video Tip: Matt Xenos on Trolling Cranks for Crappie

Video Tip: Matt Xenos on Trolling Cranks for Crappie Video Tip: Matt Xenos on Trolling Cranks for Crappie   Lots of folks plan to...
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July 2020 Techniques

Advanced Seasonal Structures: Hot Water for Cranking Crappie, by Tim Huffman

Jeanne Huffman shows off a beautiful brace of crappie, including a black and crappie taken while pulling crankbaits in Arkansas. (Photo: Tim Huffman)  ...
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June 2020 News/Columns Techniques

“And the Survey Says…”, by Richard Simms

Will larger size limits and smaller creel limits result in bigger crappie, or more crappie? Most fisheries biologists say, “Not necessarily.” We share your...
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June 2020 Techniques

Reaching Crappie that are Hard to Reach, by Ed Mashburn

Dickey Porter demonstrates proper “dock shooting form.” It takes practice to perfect the art of skipping tiny crappie jigs up underneath shaded docks, but...
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June 2020 Techniques

Why Shoot Summertime Docks, by Richard Simms

Shooting docks is a prime summertime technique for crappie anglers. Read much more in this month’s article by Ed Mashburn (SHOOTING DOCKS STORY). But...
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Crappie Kids Corner June 2020

Crappie Kids – How Old is That Crappie, by Scott Mackenthun

Crappie Kids – How Old is That Crappie, by Scott Mackenthun by Scott Mackenthun   CrappieNOW contributor Scott MacKenthun is also a professional fisheries...
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Destinations June 2020 Techniques

Hot Slabs in the Summertime, by Ken Perrotte

Jack Smith sets lines at the start of an evening of fishing. (Photo: Ken Perrotte)   Hot Slabs in the Summertime Lighting Up the...
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Destinations June 2020 Techniques

The Most Productive Crappie Lakes on the Planet, by Scott MacKenthun

Professional crappie anglers Steve Coleman and Ronnie Capps with proof-positive that Northern Mississippi reservoirs, such as Grenada, are the most productive crappie lakes in...
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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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June 2020 Techniques

Crappie Tips: Best Color Crankbaits, by Tim Huffman

Pink Bandit crankbaits are one of several proven crappie-catchers.   Crappie Tips: Best Color Crankbaits Trolling crankbaits is an excellent summer technique but color...
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June 2020 Techniques

Crappie Tips: Clear Water Tactics, by Tim Huffman

Shooting boat docks is an outstanding summer technique, but when fishing clear water it is wise to stay farther away from the dock than...
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June 2020 News/Columns

Waypoints: Trust, by Geremy Olson

Dan and I received this “Voyageur’s Award” from the man we paddled out of the wilderness that night. Photo by: Geremy Olson   Waypoints:...
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June 2020 News/Columns Recipes

Parmigiano Reggiano/Crappie Fillet Sandwiches, by Vernon Summerlin

Crappie with an Italian twist by Vernon Summerlin “There has never been a better assortment of cheeses than there are today,” says Larry Olmsted...
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June 2020

The Great Outdoors, by Larry Whiteley

LILLY’S FATHERS DAY GIFT by Larry Whiteley Lilly Nelson had a great idea for a Father’s Day gift. She told her mom Amanda she...
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Destinations May 2020

Crappie of the Chickahominy

Lake Chickahominy’s crappie tend to average between 9 and 11 inches, with larger fish often found. It is more of a “fun fishery” than...
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Destinations May 2020 Techniques

Texas Lake O’ the Pines in May

Les Milligan catches slabs like this one during the spring and summer months at Lake O’ the Pines. He said the biggest crappie he’s...
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Crappie Kids Corner May 2020

Crappie Kids – Crappie Prepared to Chow Down

Crappie Kids – Crappie Prepared to Chow Down by Scott Mackenthun   Quinn and Cora MacKenthun join their Dad, Scott, to explain how crappie...
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May 2020 Techniques

Crappie Tips: Caring for your Catch

Whether you are fishing a tournament or fishing for the freezer, a clean livewell goes a long way to keeping your fish healthy and...
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May 2020 Techniques

CrappieNOW How to Filet Crappie

CrappieNOW How to Filet Crappie by Richard Simms There are plenty of different ways to prepare your crappie catch for the table. Of course,...
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May 2020 Techniques

Crappie Tips: Trolling Crankbaits

Many times, when trolling crankbaits anglers may not catch as many crappie, but the ones they do catch are likely to be quality fish....
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Beginner May 2020 News/Columns

The Great Outdoors

A TIME FOR FISHERMEN May is a time for fishermen to over indulge themselves. It’s a time to sample all the great fishing that...
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Destinations May 2020 Techniques

Nebraska Crappie Fest

Rick Dykstra with a stringer of specks from Kansas’ Millford Reservoir caught while pitching docks. (Photo: Mike Gnatkowski) Nebraska Crappie Fest Check out these Midwest...
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May 2020 Recipes

Kung Pao Crappie

Kung Pao Crappie Tried and true delicious dish       by Vernon Summerlin     China has been known for a number of...
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May 2020 News/Columns

Corona Virus: Food for Thought

CrappieNOW Editor Richard Simms has always pursued wild game and fish mostly for the thrill of the hunt. But the Corona Virus Crisis made...
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April 2020 Recipes

Recipes: Hot Fish Stew – It’ll Make You Sweat

Drop it like it’s hot by Vernon Summerlin Are you familiar with capsaicin? It’s the hot stuff in peppers, not the seeds but capsaicin...
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April 2020 News/Columns

The Great Outdoors

FISHING FOR TURKEYS If you’re a turkey hunter, while you are out fishing this spring, you can also scout for turkeys. Have a topographical,...
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April 2020 News/Columns Techniques

In the Spotlight: Roger Gant

Roger Gant – Take a look at his side-pulling technique, highlights and a few personal tidbits by Tim Huffman Roger Gant’s resume includes guide,...
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April 2020 Equipment How To Techniques

Setting Up Your Rodholders

by Richard Simms For crappie anglers, setting up your rod holders are limited only by your own imagination. Every boat and every style of...
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April 2020 Destinations Techniques

Michigan Spring Crappie Outlook

Even in Michigan, crappie put on their tuxedos for the spring spawn. Joe Balog caught this dark male crappie fishing with a tiny jig...
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April 2020 Destinations Techniques

Pymatuning & Shenango, Pennsylvania

Pymatuning black crappies caught during the spawn period from the edge of a milfoil bed.   An interesting fish-hold structure at Shenango is the...
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April 2020 Techniques

Drop Down on ‘Em

On March 7th, fishing on Lake Grenada in Mississippi, Terry Stewart and his daughter weighed in seven crappie that weighed an incredible 21.17 pounds....
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April 2020 Crappie Basics How To Techniques

Crappie Tips – Add a Blade

Do bladed jig heads get more bites? by Tim Huffman Plain jig heads or bladed jig heads – what’s your preference? Mr. Crappie, Wally...
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April 2020 Crappie Basics How To Techniques

Crappie Tips – Properly Storing Crappie Filets

You worked hard to catch those crappie. A little work is also required to insure the best eating by Tim Huffman First, it is...
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April 2020 Equipment Techniques

It’s time to long-line

It’s time to long-line by Richard Simms Most anglers who have crappie fished for a while know that the pre-spawn period is a great...
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April 2020 Destinations Techniques

Boom Times for Kansas Crappie

Joe Bragg got a sneak peak of what spring will bring by catching limits of crappies on Kansas reservoirs such as Melvern.  Photo: Brent...
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How To Intermediate March 2020

Pre-tying Rigs

Crappie Dan offers some tips on the most efficient way to pre-tie crappie fishing rigs. Getting rigs tied in advance saves time on the...
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Beginner How To March 2020

Get Organized

Have you ever heard of TackleWebs? If not, Crappie Dan says you need to check them out. He explains why here, along with lots...
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Destinations March 2020 Techniques

Destination: Santee-Cooper Lakes

Joseph Dennis and Matt Outlaw with some slab crappie caught in Lake Moultrie, spider-rigging 20 feet deep  (Photo: Ron Wong)   Destination: Santee-Cooper Lakes...
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Beginner March 2020 Techniques

Chasing the Rainbow

Every part of the country seems to have a favorite “go to” color. However nearly every crappie angler in the world will agree that...
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March 2020 Techniques

The Search for Big Slabs

Clint and Dwayne Bailey show off a pair of slabs taken trolling jigs in March. (Photo: Richard Simms)   The Search for Big Slabs...
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Crappie Basics Techniques

Crappie Tips – Trolling for Pre-Spawners

Longline trolling is a proven March technique for putting big numbers of pre-spawn crappie in the livewell. (Photo: Richard Simms)   In most Southern...
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Beginner Crappie Kids Corner How To March 2020

Crappie Kids Corner: Minnows, by Scott MacKenthun

Walking into a bait shop with mom and dad, young anglers see a lot of different live baits for sale. In some parts of...
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Crappie Basics March 2020 Techniques

Crappie Tips – How Close is Too Close?

The new Garmin Panoptix Live Scope has provided an anglers dramatic new information on exactly how close you can approach crappie without spooking them....
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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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News/Columns

Team Williams wins Crappie Masters on the St. Johns River at DeLand

Georgia boys take the top three spots. Mild weather mixed with wind greeted crappie anglers at the recent Crappie Masters two day event in...
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Equipment February 2020

Crappie Dan on the New Valor Downtube for LiveScope

Crappie Dan shares a new revelation in the Valor Downtube, allowing Garmin LiveScope users to control their transducer independent of the trolling motor
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News/Columns Sept 2020

THE GREAT OUTDOORS, by Larry Whiteley

THE GREAT OUTDOORS By Larry Whiteley FALL’S FORAGING CRAPPIE In the fall, crappie head to the shallows and they are hungry. They migrate to...
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Destinations February 2020

Making Memories in Missouri

Missouri is well-known for a lot of things but crappie fishing probably isn’t at the top of the list. Take a trip with Tandem...
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Destinations February 2020

Destination: Springfield, Illinois

Reagan Smith enjoys guiding for three kinds of crappie in central Illinois.     Destination: Springfield, Illinois by John E. Phillips   Twenty-seven-year-old Reagan...
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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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February 2020 Techniques

Cold Weather Crappie

Cold Weather Crappie by Ed Mashburn A fishing guide who makes his living putting anglers on crappie can’t pick the kind of weather. His...
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Equipment February 2020

Get Organized Now

Taking time to organize and re-order needed tackle right now means you will be fully prepared to start fishing as soon as the ice...
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February 2020 Techniques

Grand Rapids’ Grand Crappies

Grand Rapids is in the heart of Minnesota. Folks willing to fish the hard water can fill a freezer right outside the city limits....
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Crappie Basics February 2020

Crappie Basics #206 – Weather or not

Years ago most crappie fishermen ONLY fished in the Spring. But nowadays more and more anglers are learning that there are crappie to be...
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Crappie Basics February 2020

Crappie Basics #205 – To Plane or Not to Plane

Sometimes the decision to use planer boards trolling for crappie is simply “personal preference.” But in other situations, planer boards can be essential. (Photo:...
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January 2020 Recipes

CRAPPIE SHRIMP SAUCE & BUTTER SAUCE

Crappie Shrimp Sauce & Butter Sauce by Vernon Summerlin Cayenne pepper is one of my favorite tongue teasers and an ingredient in many hearty...
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Destinations January 2020

Cold-Weather Crappie in the Twin Cities

Cold-Weather Crappie in the Twin Cities by John E. Phillips Crappie pro Davis Lenzen, from Hudson, Wisconsin, on the border of Minneapolis-St Paul, often...
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January 2020 Techniques

Double Rigs for Winter Crappie

Double Rigs for Winter Crappie by Tim Huffman Not all double-hook crappie rigs are created equally. For many anglers, double-hook minnow rigs are the...
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Destinations January 2020

Wintertime Crappie in North Alabama

Wintertime Crappie in North Alabama by John E. Phillips How to Catch a Limit of Alabama Crappie in Cold Weather Lake Guntersville  Carter mainly...
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Destinations January 2020

Crappie Days Coming in Arkansas and Missouri

Crappie Days Coming in Arkansas and Missouri by Ron Wong Missouri is known as “The Show Me State.” Along with Arkansas, what it can...
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Equipment January 2020

Straight-Line Reels for Winter Crappie

Straight-Line Reels for Winter Crappie by Mike Gnatkowski They might look like a fly fishing reel but many ice fishermen say straight-line reels catch...
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CrappieNow 2019 Destinations

Destination: Southern Vermont – Fish All Night, Ski All Day

Doug Chyz, from Stafford County, Virginia, heads across the ice covering Vermont’s Lake Champlain in preparation for a night of fun, catching crappie through...
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CrappieNow 2019

Old School Crappie Fishing

by Kenneth L. Kieser Sometimes experience on the water and a little common sense will work better than high-tech electronics A recent report claimed...
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CrappieNow 2019

The Best Video Game on Ice

by John Phillips A Southern boy’s perspective on fishing Minnesota’s ‘hard water’ Because not much ice fishing exists in my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama...
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CrappieNow 2019 How To

CrappieNOW “How to” Video: Bridge Overpasses

Sometimes the sweetest spot to crappie fish on your local lake might be right over your head. In fishing there is no such thing...
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CrappieNow 2019

Rogers Overcomes Rain/Wind to Win Grenada ACT

by Richard Simms Matthew Rogers shared a unique secret that he said helped him win a $25,000 boat in the ACT Lake Grenada tournament....
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CrappieNow 2019

CUSA Tournament Winners Adapt to Changing Conditions

by Ron Presley Koesters and Hengstler Claim Pro Division Victory at CUSA Classic while Shawn Salyers and Josh Lovett take the amateur side. Forget...
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CrappieNow 2019

In the Spotlight, Ed Moes and David Shandes

With 50,000 registered users, Crappie.com is a “go to” location for crappie fishermen all across the country. Established in 1996, one of the earliest...
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CrappieNow 2019 How To

CrappieNOW “How to” Video: Garmin LiveScope

“My granddaddy would flat roll over in his grave.” ~ B’n’M Professional Crappie Angler Ronnie Capps It is the latest rage in crappie fishing....
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CrappieNow 2019

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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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

Destination: Northwest Mississippi

Northwest Mississippi is the gateway to the blues, but it’s also the gateway to the best crappie fishing in the nation. Ask 100 crappie...
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CrappieNow 2019

A Fish Tale, by Gil ‘Roadkill’ Lackey

Gil Lackey never sees things the same way as most anglers. (Editor’s Note: Whenever we are fishing, we all wonder what the fish are...
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CrappieNow 2019

Rig That “Yak” for Crappie

by Ed Mashburn  Properly equipped kayaks can be very effective crappie fishing boats.             It turns out that converting a stock fishing kayak into...
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CrappieNow 2019

Crappie Gear: Eye Hole Jig by Gill Reaper Lures

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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News/Columns

CUSA Pro Division Victory at Weiss Lake, AL goes to Team Mann

CUSA Pro Division Victory at Weiss Lake, AL goes to Team Mann Pruitt and Pentecost take Amateur Division. Crappie anglers from several states traveled...
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CrappieNow 2019

In the Spotlight… Russ Bailey

by Tim Huffman This retired police officer now goes out of his way to promote crappie fishing             Russ Bailey has hosted crappie fishing...
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CrappieNow 2019

Small Water for BIG Crappie

by Ed Mashburn Small waters offer some of the best crappie fishing to be found anywhere. Although most crappie anglers love to visit on...
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CrappieNow 2019 How To

Catching Western Crappie on the Fly

by Gary Lewis Wind-drifting for papermouths with fur and feather “Lay the fly on the water. Strip line out. That’s right. Now shake the...
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CrappieNow 2019

Destination: Otter Tail County, Minnesota

by Scott Mackenthun This Minnesota crappie gem offers public water, or ice, year-round. The numbers are in your favor when chasing crappies in Otter...
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CrappieNow 2019

PRADCO Buys Gene Larew Lures and Bobby Garland Crappie Baits

PRADCO increases its already impressive portfolio of products PRADCO Outdoor Brands, a well-known provider of top-name fishing and hunting products, announced recently that it...
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CrappieNow 2019

Chasing the Bait for Fall Crappie

by Tim Huffman When the water begins to cool it’s time to be versatile Fall fishing is a time to be open-minded and versatile....
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CrappieNow 2019

Pros & Cons of Jig Size

by Darl Black Consider the size of your jig for tough summer bites. Many northern anglers base the size of jig they use loosely...
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CrappieNow 2019

Kid in a Candy Store

by Ron Wong Check out a preview of the top products that will hit store shelves by Christmas How about walking into a 650,000...
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CrappieNow 2019

Destination: Reelfoot Lake and Union City, Tenn.

One of the most popular crappie fishing destinations in the country also offers a variety of family fun The float/jig combination gently settled beside...
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CrappieNow 2019

Tidal Water Crappie

by Vic Attardo Crappie can tolerate a little salt, not just when you’re cooking them, but in the water they call home. At first...
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CrappieNow 2019

Crappie: We’ll Leave the Light on for You

by Brent Frazee Lights create a food chain that attract crappies In the summer when the days grow 15 hours long and at high...
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CrappieNow 2019

Pullin’ Crankbaits for Hot Summer Action

by Tim Huffman, Senior Writer  Sometimes a slow presentation isn’t what it takes to trigger big summer crappie to bite. It’s hot. Air and...
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CrappieNow 2019

300 Miles of Crappie

by John Felsher Diverse River System Offers Many Places to Catch Crappie   With hundreds of miles of rivers and thousands of acres of...
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CrappieNow 2019

Destination: Chattanooga and Chickamauga Lake

by Richard Simms Chickamauga Lake crappie fishing may be one of Tennessee’s best kept secrets “Pardon me boy, is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo….”...
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CrappieNow 2019

June ACT Tournament on Kentucky Lake

by Richard Simms  The Ronnie Capps/Steve Coleman team continues to dominate on the ACT Trail. PARIS, Tenn. – The powerhouse team of Ronnie Capps...
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CrappieNow 2019

Simple, Economical Tactics for Summer Crappie

by Tim Huffman Finding the right spots for summer crappie can be a challenge, but when found, they can create fun, exciting memories. A...
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CrappieNow 2019

Destination Crappie: Lake Jordan, AL.

by Ron Wong This central east Alabama lake is a virtual crappie factory. Nestled in Elmore County, Alabama is bountiful Lake Jordan. The lake...
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CrappieNow 2019

Planting the Passion Deep

by Ron Presley High school fishing clubs give youth anglers a chance to compete and enjoy fishing. For most anglers, the passion to fish...
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CrappieNow 2019

The Complete Story of Jig Colors

by Greg McCain Today’s crappie anglers have an overabundance of colors to choose from. For the modern crappie fisherman, color options run the full...
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CrappieNow 2019

April American Crappie Trail at Ross Barnett

by Ron Wong High winds greeted anglers at this April event, but that didn’t stop the winners from finding big fish Changing weather was...
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CrappieNow 2019

No Boat No Problem

by Ron Stallings Fishing from the bank is very productive for most species of fish. If you want to target crappie from the bank,...
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CrappieNow 2019 Techniques

Slip bobbers around stumps

A slip bobber has a conical bulb and a tube at the top and bottom of the bulb in which the line is threaded...
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CrappieNow 2019

Single Pole Crappie Fishing in Weedy Cover

by Brian Cope Get right in the middle of the weeds, dig a hole, drop a jig, and see what comes out. Spider-rigging and...
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CrappieNow 2019

Seeing Is Believing…Marine Electronics

by Brad Wiegmann There has never been a better time to upgrade your marine electronics. Manufacturers have new marine electronics available with everything from...
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CrappieNow 2019 How To

Take That Kid Crappie Fishing in 2019

By Kenneth L. Kieser The old Model-A Ford roadster raised dust in my mom and dad’s gravel driveway. My great grandfather, Milo Rose, only...
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CrappieNow 2019

Wading for Slabs

by Ron Wong In many parts of the south, we have incurred quite a bit of rain over the winter months. The rains have...
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CrappieNow 2019

Spring Crappie Tips

Story & photos by Kenneth L. Kieser Most crappie are caught in the spring when mature fish move into the shallows to spawn. The...
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News/Columns

Crappie USA opens 2019 Season on Logan Martin

Participants will compete in amateur and pro divisions at the February 16, 2018 crappie tournament at Riverside, AL Crappie anglers from several states will travel...
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News/Columns

Parker and Eberly win Crappie Masters on the St. Johns River

One-pole in hand and shallow water were the keys to success. Cold weather and wind challenged crappie anglers to begin the Bass Pro Shops...
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CrappieNow 2019

Commercial Crappie!

Tenn-Tom Does More Than Float Barges Story & photos by John N. Felsher Built to shave off about 800 miles of boat travel from...
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CrappieNow 2019 Techniques

Tips for Icing Crappies

Story & photos by Darl Black It’s beginning to look a lot like…an abbreviated ice fishing season in NW Pennsylvania. With a shot of...
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CrappieNow 2019

Electronic Smorgasbord featuring Tim Blackley

Story & photos by John Neporadny When I got into Tim Blackley’s boat for a fishing trip on Kentucky Lake, I noticed he doesn’t...
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CrappieNow 2019

Bobby Garland Factory Tour    

“The little package of crappie baits we pull off the peg at the bait shop is a more complicated process than most fishermen realize....
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CrappieNow 2019

Jackhammering the Bottom for Iced Slabs

by Vic Attardo   I don’t know how those workers who jackhammer cement, macadam or rock, manage to keep it up. Driving by a...
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CrappieNow 2019

Tactics for Guntersville Crappie

Story and photos by Troy Basso When we hear about destination crappie lakes, it tends to be the fertile Mississippi lakes or some Texas...
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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

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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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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News/Columns

CUSA Holds Early Bird Qualifier at Kuttawa, KY

Lutchka and Hess Claim CUSA Pro Division Victory at Kentucky and Barkley Lakes. Martin and Rigdon take Amateur Division Crappie anglers from several states...
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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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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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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

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

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

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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News/Columns

CUSA Pro Division Victory at Carlyle Lake, IL goes to Team Mann

Crappie anglers from several states traveled to Carlyle Lake, IL to participate in a Crappie USA (CUSA) tournament. Local and traveling anglers fished for...
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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

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

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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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

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

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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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 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

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

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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News/Columns

B’n’M’s Jones and Thomas take CUSA Pro Division Victory on Green River Lake

Gupton and Rhodes claim first place in the Amateur Division. Crappie anglers from several states traveled to Green River Lake, Columbia, KY to participate...
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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

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

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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News/Columns

Kris and Terry Mann win CUSA Pro Division at Cave Run Lake, Morehead, KY

Crappie anglers from several states traveled to Cave Run Lake at Morehead, KY to participate in a Crappie USA (CUSA) tournament. Local and traveling...
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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

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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News/Columns

Henry and Jo Haley win CUSA Tournament in Alabama

The largest crappie of the year was caught in the March 31st Pickwick/Wilson event Crappie anglers from several states traveled to Lakes Pickwick and...
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CrappieNow 2018

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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CrappieNow 2018

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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CrappieNow 2018

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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News/Columns

Ferguson and Harper win CUSA on a wet and windy Old Hickory Lake

The Crappie USA Super Event on Old Hickory was characterized by strong winds, cloudy skies, and scattered showers throughout the day on Friday. Saturday...
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Strobel and Shoot win CUSA on Windy Lake of Egypt

The Crappie USA Super Event on Lake of Egypt was characterized by strong winds and cloudy skies on Friday. The weather changed to rain...
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Dale Thompson and Eddie Milby Win CUSA on Guntersville

Crappie anglers from several states rolled into Lake Guntersville to compete in the Crappie USA (CUSA) event this past Saturday, March 10, 2018. They...
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Randall and Hendrix win Crappie Masters on Weiss Lake

Victory as Sweet as a Georgia Peach on Alabama’s Weiss Lake for Randall and Hendrix by Dillion Stocking A recurring nemesis made another unwanted...
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Team Duke/Steen win CUSA event on Lake Wylie

Lake Wylie played host to the Crappie USA event this past Saturday, March 3, 2018. More than 60 anglers from several states were competing...
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CrappieNow 2018

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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CrappieNow 2018

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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CrappieNow 2018

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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Team Hendrix/ Randall win CUSA event on Weiss Lake

Weiss Lake played host to the Crappie USA event this past Saturday, February 24, 2018. More than 100 anglers from several states were competing...
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Forrest and Jacob Walker take CUSA 2018 opener on Logan Martin

Logan Martin Lake played host to the first Crappie USA event of 2018 this past Saturday, February, 17. More than 65 anglers from several...
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CrappieNow 2018

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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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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Damon Riggins and Allen Bates win Crappie Masters on the St. Johns River

Cold weather and wind challenged crappie anglers at the Bass Pro Shops Crappie Master’s event in West Volusia, Florida. Layered clothing was the name...
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Look out Guntersville here they come

Crappie USA, “America’s Premier National Crappie Fishing Tournament Organization” will hit the water’s of Lake Guntersville on March 10, 2018. This is the opportunity...
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CrappieNow 2018

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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CrappieNow 2018

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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CrappieNow 2018

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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CrappieNow 2018

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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Crappie USA opens 2018 Season on Logan Martin

Crappie USA, will return to Alabama’s Lake Logan Martin, on the Coosa River approximately 30 miles east of Birmingham, Alabama. The 17,000-acre, reservoir, built...
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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

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

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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News/Columns

Team Freeman/Bridges and Team Todd/Hatch win at CUSA Classic on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes

More than 180 teams from 21 states competed for more than $126,000 in the 2017 Crappie USA Classic in Paris, TN. The Kentucky and...
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Freeman/Bridges and Milby/Brown lead respective Divisions at CUSA Classic

Crappie anglers reported catching numerous fish on the days before Cabela’s Crappie USA (CUSA) Classic. Angler after angler reported finding plenty of fish, while...
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Single pole jiggers looking forward to CUSA Classic

Legal waters include both Kentucky and Barkley Lakes for the 2017 Cabela’s Crappie USA Classic out of Paris, TN. The area was characterized by...
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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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

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

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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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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Yourk and Roberts win Crappie USA on Lake Shelbyville

Lake Shelbyville played host to the Crappie USA Event this past Saturday, June 24, 2017. Temperatures in the mid 70’s and 10 – 20mph...
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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

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

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

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

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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News/Columns

The Outlaw Max Game Changer – an innovation in crappie fishing

The 333 Restaurant in Grenada, Mississippi will certainly go down in history as a great place to eat. It will also be recognized as...
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Doug Laake and Ryan Rohl win Crappie USA on Patoka

Saturday morning crappie anglers endured strong morning thunderstorms as they fished the May 20, 2017 Crappie USA event on Patoka Lake. Storms hit the...
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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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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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Bilbray and Hankins win Cabela’s Crappie USA on Mississinewa and Salamonie Lakes

Cold temperatures with high wind speeds at 15 – 25 mph and water 15 feet over pool with muddy and heavy currents challenged crappie...
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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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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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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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Jim and Doug Freeman win Crappie USA Super Event on Grand Lake St. Marys

Grand Lake St. Marys played host to the Crappie USA Super Event this past Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29, 2017. Over 130...
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David Jones and Corey Thomas win CUSA on Green River

More than 140 crappie anglers, from eight states were greeted with ideal fishing weather as Green River Lake played host to the Crappie USA...
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Ruyle and Riedinger rule Lake of the Ozarks Crappie Masters event

Ninety-eight teams took to the waters of the Lake of the Ozarks for Crappie Masters One Day National Qualifier and first leg of the...
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Maddux and Oldham claim Crappie USA victory on Old Hickory Lake at Gallatin, TN

Pretty Easter weekend weather and numerous recreational boaters greeted crappie anglers on Old Hickory Lake at Gallitin, TN. The occasion was the Crappie USA...
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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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Kris and Terry Mann win Crappie USA on Lake Cumberland at Somerset, Kentucky

Lake Cumberland played host to the Crappie USA Super Event this past Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8, 2017. Over 110 anglers from...
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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

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

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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CrappieNow 2017

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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Richard and George Hughes win Crappie USA Tournament on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes at Paris, Tennessee

It is not even surprising anymore. Unfavorable weather challenged crappie anglers in Crappie USA’s tournament on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes at Paris, Tennessee. Friday’s...
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Jim Freeman and Garrett Bridges claim Crappie USA event on Weiss

Beautiful Weiss Lake in Cherokee County, AL hosted more than 90 anglers for the Crappie USA event on March 18, 2017. Surrounded by beautiful...
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Peach State Crappie Club holds Veterans Appreciation Day

Catchin’ not fishin’ by Ron Presley Do you know what a veteran is? That was the question that Dereck Fulton, event organizer, asked the...
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Rod Wall and Mike Bridges win Peach State Crappie Club tournament on Clarks Hill

After beautiful weather, just one day earlier, a crappie tournament came to town and changed all that. The Peach State Crappie Club (PSCC) held...
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Steve Hess and Dan Lutchka claim top spot at Crappie USA on Lake of Egypt

Crappie anglers competed for $12,900.00 in cash and prizes in the 2-Day Crappie USA Super Event this past Friday and Saturday on Lake of...
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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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Gilford and Shannon Sipes win Crappie USA on Neely Henry

Neely Henry Lake played host to the Crappie USA Super Event this past Friday and Saturday, March 3 – 4, 2017. Over 60 anglers...
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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

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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CrappieNow 2017

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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CrappieNow 2017 How To

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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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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CrappieNow 2017

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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CrappieNow 2017

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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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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12.79 Pounds leads St. Johns River Crappie Masters Day-One

Deland residents Stephen and Jennifer Edwards live about 5 minutes from the St. Johns River. “We fish here every weekend for dinner,” said Jenifer....
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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

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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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 2016

Crappie USA 2016 Championship…How They Fished

By Ron Presley Crappie tournaments always offer a challenge of one kind or another. This year’s Crappie USA (CUSA) Classic on Kentucky and Barkley...
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Beginner CrappieNow 2016 Techniques

Barkley, Cheatham, Old Hickory, Cordell Hull…Crappies in the Cumberland

By Vernon Summerlin   Two of the four lakes along the Cumberland River chain in Tennessee are known for crappie – Old Hickory Lake...
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CrappieNow 2016

Fishing’s Future . . . More than a Sport

By Ron Presley Shane Wilson signs his correspondence with the phrase, “Fishing’s Future……more than a sport.” Give that statement just a little thought and...
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Keel and Taylor win CUSA Amateur Division

The Amateur Division of Cabela’s Crappie USA Classic went to Ronald Keel and Ronald Taylor with and even 17.00 pounds of TN crappie. Congrats...
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Schoenherr and Neuhaus repeat at Crappie USA

BnM Poles prostaff anglers Kyle Schoenherr and Rodney Neuhaus won Cabelas’s Crappie USA National Championship for the second year in a row! The Illinois...
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Terry and Jerry Barker, Wade Hendren and Roy Logan lead respective Divisions at CUSA Classic

Prefishing reports of lots of fish held true on day one of the Cabela’s Crappie USA (CUSA) National Championship. Angler after angler reported finding...
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Kayak anglers join the fun at Crappie USA Classic

Cabela’s Crappie USA (CUSA) has long supported two divisions of crappie anglers. The Amateur Division and the Semi Pro Division can be up to...
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Product loyalty among crappie anglers

With Cabela’s Crappie USA (CUSA) Classic coming this weekend on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes, I have been looking into some of the popular crappie...
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CrappieNow 2016

Crappie In a Kettle

By Vic Attardo             Here in the farm country of eastern Pennsylvania we spend at least one day a year slaving over a big...
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CrappieNow 2016

Practical Planer Board Tactics

By Tim Huffman             Crappie often move from shallow spawning areas out to flats and along mid-depth channels for their post-spawn pattern. When the...
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CrappieNow 2016

Pontoon Fishing for Crappie

By Brad Wiegmann You can catch crappie on any boat that floats. However, only a pontoon let’s you enjoy crappie fishing to the maximum...
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CrappieNow 2016

Tiny Boat Rigging for Crappie

Ron Presley Thousands of crappie anglers get their start in small boats rigged for crappie fishing. Flat bottom aluminum John Boats have long been...
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CrappieNow 2016

Lean Mean Crappie Fishing Machine

By Don Gasaway When man first crossed over the Bering Strait and began to settle North America he brought with him the kayak. It...
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CrappieNow 2016

Go Early, Go Shallow, Go Small, or Go Home

By Darl Black Depending on where you live in up North, early bird anglers may refer to it as the mud bay bite, the...
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CrappieNow 2016

Is Fishing Getting Too Expensive?

By Tim Huffman An interesting post on January 3 by professional bass angler, Randy Blaukat, addressed the question of expense in bass fishing and...
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CrappieNow 2016 Intermediate Techniques

Couch Fishing

By Vic Attardo Most normal folks will, at some point in the winter, swing their legs up on a couch and watch a football...
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CrappieNow 2016

Important Crappie Tactics & Tips

by Terry Madewell Waters begin warming quickly in the far southern states triggering the start of “springtime crappie fishing” no matter if the calendar...
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Advanced CrappieNow 2016 Techniques

Advanced Seasonal Structure – PVC Beds

Story and photos by Tim Huffman PVC beds are nothing new. Plastic buckets have been used for imitations stumps for decades. Eight to ten...
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CrappieNow 2016

Rigging a Crappie Boat Electronics – In-depth Mapping

by Ron Presley It’s just like mowing your lawn. The Lowrance unit on his Ranger Boat helped Tim Blackley find this nice Reelfoot crappie....
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CrappieNow 2016

Party Boat Crappie

By Vic Attardo On the Good Ship Lollipop, anglers fishing Lake Moultrie at “Santee Cooper” show off a terrific catch of winter crappie. There...
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CrappieNow 2016

Creating Your Favorite TV Fishing Show

By Darl Black Russ Bailey and Dale Black taping a segment of Brushpile Fishing show on Pymatuning Lake on PA/OH border. If you are...
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CrappieNow 2016

Hop, Drop & Troll

by Josh Lantz It’s no secret. Big water grows big crappies. Large, deep lakes have an abundance of forage and more places for crappies...
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CrappieNow 2016 Intermediate Techniques

Advanced Seasonal Structure: The Right Fishing Spots…Have a Game Plan

By Tim Huffman Finding the right fishing spots is what separates most fishermen. When fish are in a neutral feeding mood, fishermen putting the...
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CrappieNow 2015 Equipment How To

Rigging a Crappie Boat Aluminum Boat Tackle Organizers: Save Time With Accessibility

By Ron Presley Rods, reels and other major pieces of equipment are a given, but what about those other necessities of crappie fishing? Where...
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CrappieNow 2015

The Oddest Places You’ll Ever Ice Fish for Crappie

By Vic Attardo Put on your mukluks. Hitch your dog team to the sled. Then cover your head with the ugliest fur-lined hat with...
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CrappieNow 2015

Up a Creek

by Brad Wiegmann Anyone but a crappie angler would think being up a creek in a negative way. However, as fall turns to winter...
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CrappieNow 2015

Bulk Up for Ice Crappie

By Jeff Samsel Who says that going miniscule is the only way to catch crappie through the ice? Downsize. That always seems to be...
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CrappieNow 2015

Advanced Seasonal Structure Docks & Marinas

By Tim Huffman Docks & Marinas offer fishing opportunities without the use of a boat. It’s true that the past three decades have put...
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CrappieNow 2015 Equipment

Aluminum Boat Bait Storage: Keeping Your Bait Healthy

Ron Presley To live bait anglers there is nothing more important than their bait. In the case of B’n’M pro staffer, Brad Whitehead, it...
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CrappieNow 2015

Go Deep In November for Northern Crappies

  By Darl Black It’s mid-November up North. Hardwood trees stand naked, except the hardy oaks which still have dried, brown leaves. Every couple...
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CrappieNow 2015

Fish Attractors…They Work As Advertised

by Larry Woody You’d think it would be a no-brainer: what do “fish attractors” attract? Renowned Kentucky Lake guide Stave McCadams with a stake...
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CrappieNow 2015

Cutting Edge Electronics Using today’s tools for finding & catching crappie

by Jeff Samsel Folks love to look longingly back at the good old days, and in some areas of life, yesterday probably was better...
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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

Winning Shots for Fall Crappie

By Jeff Samsel When crappie get up under docks, there’s no more efficient means than shooting to deliver and present baits to those fish....
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CrappieNow 2015 Techniques

Tip of the Month

Mike Baker has a bass fishing tournament history, likes winter catfishing, but crappie is his main target fish in recent years. He fishes an...
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CrappieNow 2015

Strategies For Fishing A New Lake

By Terry Madewell Taking a crappie fishing trip to a new lake can be the ultimate adventure for a diehard crappie angler. That’s especially...
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CrappieNow 2015

Spots for Fall Action

By Tim Huffman Spending time with your electronics is worth the effort. You’ll catch more fish by finding the sweet spots before dropping a...
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CrappieNow 2015

Rigging a Crappie Boat: Rod Storage

Ron Presley Given the various size rods needed for different crappie fishing techniques, rod storage can be more important to crappie anglers than the...
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CrappieNow 2015

Tidal Water Crappie

By Vic Attardo Most crappie anglers are not used to the sight of falling and rising waters. Surely if a dam is pumping and...
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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2015

Crappie Basics 102: Schools of Shad

September and October are great months to use your electronics to the max. Find schools of shad. Crappie are feeding on the shad. As...
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CrappieNow 2015

Stocking for Crappie Success

Story by Jeff Samsel Photos by Doug Markham The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has long been proactive with crappie management strategies, including crappie stocking....
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CrappieNow 2015

Rigging a Crappie Boat: Electronic Gadgets

HydroWave, Color C-Lector and Aqua-Vu Underwater Cameras Ron Presley A friend of mine recently told me a story about his wise old grandmother. “I...
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CrappieNow 2015

The Pontoon Platform For Crappie Catching

By Terry Madewell Crappie fishing boats come in all shapes, models and sizes in an attempt to fit the needs for every situation an...
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CrappieNow 2015

Hump Fishing for Summer Crappie

By Darl Black Some anglers may call it a rise or submerged island. Regardless of the local colloquialism, a hump is merely a substantial...
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CrappieNow 2015

Advanced Seasonal Structures: Stumps & Snags

By Tim Huffman Good wood covers, including trees, stumps and snags, are always high-potential spots for catching fish. Stump and snags…the love affair never...
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CrappieNow 2015

Electronics for Aluminum Boats –Part 2 Placement, Installation and Transducer Protection

The two basic reasons anglers give for choosing an aluminum boat are durability and cost savings. Those same notions should apply to choosing and...
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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2015

Crappie Basics 99: Need for Speed

Most of the time a crappie can be caught with a slow methodic presentation. It makes sense because the most baitfish and insects are...
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CrappieNow 2015

Tip of the Month: Scents/Attractants

By Tim Huffman Scents makes sense. You’ve heard, “I catch plenty of crappie and never use a scent on my jig.” I agree there...
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CrappieNow 2015

Crazy Shallow Hot Water Crappie

by Brad Wiegmann Crazy may not be the right word for how shallow Gary Rowe is fishing for crappie. Insane may be more fitting....
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CrappieNow 2015

Canyon Crappie

by Jeff Samsel Backs of side canyons and pockets along the edges of bays are often rimmed by flats that offer moderate depths to...
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CrappieNow 2015

Advanced Seasonal Structure Deep Summer Drop-Offs

By Tim Huffman Drop-Off: a very steep or perpendicular descent; a marked dwindling or decline.Fishermen have learned that a drop-off is where fish often...
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CrappieNow 2015

Trolling Cranks…and Vertical Jigging Bonus Fish

By Ron Presley Trolling requires the right equipment and good concentration. A good set-up includes having baits spaced as far apart as possible, a...
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CrappieNow 2015

Big Hill Reservoir, Parsons Kansas

By Tim Huffman A recent trip to Parsons Kansas revealed some laid-back, enjoyable, fun fishing. The town of 11,000 people has a great, revitalized...
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CrappieNow 2015

Arkansas’ I-40 Crappie

by Keith Sutton Weary of traveling Interstate 40? In Arkansas, many exits lead to great crappie fishing lakes where you can take a break...
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CrappieNow 2015

Advanced Seasonal Structure On the Edge of Success

by Tim Huffman Edges are great for catching crappie. It’s no secret that the fish are edge oriented. An edge can be a dock,...
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CrappieNow 2015

What I learned at Crappie Camp

By Darl Black I’ve been going crappie fishing each spring for 60 years. But I’ve learned more about crappie fishing in the past 15...
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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2015

Crappie Basics 96: Truman Lake…Now

Crappie can be all over the place in May. Most of the fish are likely to be in 14 to 16 feet of water...
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CrappieNow 2015

Golden Words About Crappie

By Keith Sutton Since I was a young boy, I have loved books. It is quite natural that this is so, for my mother...
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CrappieNow 2015

Advanced Seasonal Structure: Lily Pads

Lily pads are a hiding place for many species of fish, including crappie. Try shaking a lily pad and you’ll see why. Many insects...
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CrappieNow 2015

Crappie for Canines Benefit Tournament

by Russ Bailey Two of the biggest passions of my life have always been fishing and dog training. My two fishing shows, MidWest Crappie...
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CrappieNow 2015 How To

Locating Transitional Whites

By Vic AttardoA wise man once said that there is one thing you can always count on and that is change. No matter what...
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CrappieNow 2015

Picking Pockets for Big White Crappie

By Keith Sutton The best pockets for slab white crappie often are deep within thickets or beds of dense aquatic vegetation. Pulling a small...
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CrappieNow 2015

Advanced Seasonal Structure: Severe Cold Fronts

By Tim Huffman Dogwoods are blooming. Great fishing reports are coming in from local lakes. But making its way through your region is a...
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CrappieNow 2015

3 Stages of the Spawn – Southern Style

By Jeff Samsel When Jim Duckworth’s electronics show him that most crappie have moved up onto spawning flats, he begins fishing shallow cover. Despite...
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CrappieNow 2015

3 Stages of Spawn – Northern Ways

By Darl Black Shenango slabs for Ken Smith who enjoys fishing a shoreline laydown in the spring. It’s March and the spring crappie bite...
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CrappieNow 2015

St. John’s River Plunking

By Vic Attardo The St. John’s River in central Florida looked like a flow with four borders. In addition to the spongy banks on...
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CrappieNow 2015

Classic Magic The Pole

Two men had a dream. One man had a personal goal of making the best crappie jighead for hollow body crappie tubes. The other...
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Crappie Basics CrappieNow 2015

Crappie Basics 91: Humpin’ Feb Crappie

There are no seasons when a hump is out of style. Crappie love contours and that’s what a hump is…a turtle-shell formation made up...
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CrappieNow 2015

North or South?

Story & Photos by Ron Presley Okeechobee crappies are black and photogenic. Small hair jigs are Gibson’s favorite jigging lure. Paoli is a small...
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CrappieNow 2015

10 Cool & New Items for Crappie

By Jeff Samsel Folks in some places are still fishing through holes in the ice or sitting restless in their dens, awaiting spring thawing....
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CrappieNow 2015

Advanced Seasonal Structure: Low Water Docks

By Tim Huffman Docks are often associated with hot weather fishing but that’s not the only time they can be good. Check out these...
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Recipes

CRAPPIE, BACON, & HASH BROWN BRUNCH

1 lb. crappie fillets Salt 4 slices bacon 1 lb. red potatoes 1/3 medium onion 2 eggs, used separately Freshly ground black pepper ¾...
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CrappieNow 2015

Coloring Your Ice Fishing

Story & Photos by Vic Attardo Ice fishing is most often a white, blue and black world. The intensity of these colors can get...
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CrappieNow 2015

ICE STRATEGY: Sit & Wait, or Run & Gun

By Darl Black The first crappie of the day is significant because there are always more in the same spot. Ice fishing has changed...
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CrappieNow 2015

Southern Tactics for New Year Crappie

Florida anglers have two things on their mind in January. It is the month that crappies generally begin their spawning ritual and it is...
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CrappieNow 2015

Advanced Seasonal Structure – Cold-Weather Stump Fishing

Story & photos by Tim Huffman Cold-Weather Stump Fishing is a combination of stump fishing mixed with factors you might face. The key to...
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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 Equipment Techniques

Flooded Brush & Trees

By Tim Huffman Flooded Brush & Trees. High water often changes the position of fish. We see this most in the spring but any...
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CrappieNow 2014 Equipment

Rigging a Boat- Mobile Livewells

By John Neporadny Whether you are waiting in a long line to weigh in your fish during a crappie tournament or you fish from...
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CrappieNow 2014 Techniques

THANSGIVING CRAPPIES – INTO THE COLD

By Darl Black When I was a youngster, our family’s Thanksgiving tradition involved two major activities: hunting and eating. Thanksgiving morning I would accompany...
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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 Techniques

Late Fall Docks

Story & photos by Tim Huffman Dock fishing in the fall and winter can be excellent. There are several ways to fish docks with...
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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 2014

Q&A What is one of your favorite fall tips?

Kyle Seinfeldt, Iowa, says, “Things are starting to happen. Fall feeding pattern are in place in the north. Reaction bite is taking place on...
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CrappieNow 2014

Give Them A Meal

Story & photos by Jeff Samsel If you have slabs in mind, don’t offer a dainty snack. Serve up a meal that warrants pulling...
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CrappieNow 2014 Techniques

Advanced Seasonal Structure Mid-Depth Cover for Fall

Story & photos by Tim Huffman Slow trolling is a great way to put more baits in one spot, but when wind is bouncing...
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CrappieNow 2014

Clipping Onto Crappie

By Vic Attardo It’s about the weather isn’t it?It’s always about the weather.The weather dictates where crappie are found, how they’re reacting and even...
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CrappieNow 2014

Rollin’ Down the River

By Ron Presley Crappies sometimes like to hide under shady overhangs and hard to get to places. Presenting a lure or bait back under...
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CrappieNow 2014

Thermal Refuge

By Jeff Samsel Crappie seek respite from the heat when summer hits hard. That provides an advantage to crappie anglers because it makes the...
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CrappieNow 2014

Northern Crappies in Summer Heat

By Darl Black “Where did all the crappies go?” On many northern reservoirs, bridges are a magnet for summer crappies. Be sure to fish...
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CrappieNow 2014 Techniques

Advanced Seasonal Structure- Fishing Summer Weeds

By Tim Huffman Summer weed patterns vary from lake to lake. Some lakes will have no submerged weeds. These lakes are typically stained or...
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CrappieNow 2014

Double-minnow Rigs For Summer Crappie

By Vic Attardo If crappie could watch cooking shows, I believe their favorite recipes would all feature minnows. In my humble opinion, you can...
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CrappieNow 2014 How To

How To Make An Effective Crappie Crankbait

By Dan Dannenmueller Sr. What should a crappie fisherman consider when buying crankbaits? With so many brands and types to choose from, it is...
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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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CrappieNow 2014 Techniques

Advanced Seasonal Structure: Foundations

By Tim Huffman Foundations have always been good spots to fish. The biggest problem is most of these spots are known by other fishermen...
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CrappieNow 2014

Tip of the Month: Sorting Minnows

By Ronnie Capps Every second of time is important when fishing a tournament. It’s not as important for a weekend fisherman but they can...
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CrappieNow 2014

Crappie Question & Answers

Q&A: How do you take of care of your minnows? Your favorite size? And how do you hook them? Dan Johnston, Illinois. “We take...
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CrappieNow 2014

Crappie at Chautauqua, NY

By Tim Huffman My first time to fish in New York was this May at a Cast & Blast event held by the Association...
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CrappieNow 2014

Best Tips for Tipping

By Darl Black To tip or not to tip: that is the question!Do you fish your crappie jig with just the artificial body, or...
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CrappieNow 2014

Kayak Crappie Fishing

Story & Photos by Tim Huffman A tricked-out kayak ready for slow trolling can offer an alternative way to fish for crappie. Crappie fishermen...
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CrappieNow 2014 Techniques

Advanced Seasonal Structure: Public-Marked Structures

By Tim Huffman Public-marked structures, or fish shelters, are often scoffed as being the community hole, quick-stop shop, and other less than flattering titles....
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CrappieNow 2014

Crappie on the Long Rod

Fly rods aren’t only for catching trout. Fly-fishing offers a fun and highly effective way to put crappie in the boat. by Jeff Samsel...
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CrappieNow 2014

A Simple Sport, But Sharing Makes It Better

Story & photos by Ron Presley Sharing crappie-fishing adventures is a tradition passed down from generation to generation in many families. I have a...
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CrappieNow 2014

Why We Love Crappie Fishing

Story & photos by Keith Sutton It’s spring again. Dogwoods are blooming, and crappie are biting in the shoreline shallows of many lakes in...
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CrappieNow 2014

Bushwhacking Crappie at Rend Lake

by John Neporadny Jr. Kyle Schoenherr says bushes like these are prime springtime targets. Gusty spring winds blowing across the Illinois flatlands surrounding Rend...
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CrappieNow 2014

Santee Cooper Slabs

by Jeff Samsel Black and white crappie are big and plentiful in South Carolina’s Santee Cooper lakes, and spring delivers the finest opportunities of...
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CrappieNow 2014

Big Fish Tips

by Tim Huffman Photos reveal that big fish are indeed a thing of beauty, at least to a crappie fisherman. Photos in this article...
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CrappieNow 2014

Icing Pymatuning Crappies

Story & Photos by Darl Black At 17,000 surface acres, Pymatuning Lake is Pennsylvania’s largest inland body of water. Therefore during January, February and...
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CrappieNow 2014

5 Ways to Improve Your Ice Fishing

Story & photos by Vic Attardo I have to say I’m proud of myself. I’ve been writing CrappieNow articles on ice fishing up here...
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Crappie NOW September 2014

September is a good time to get outdoors to chase some crappie. CrappieNow takes a look at several techniques for catching fall crappie along...
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Crappie NOW October 2014

October is a time for transitional crappie. Locating fish can be tricky but once you find them the action is good. CrappieNow tells you...
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Crappie NOW December 2014

The December issue of CrappieNow Magazine takes a look at an old-time Christmas dinner, tying your own jigs, catching crappie from shallow water along...
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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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CrappieNow 2014 Recipes

Vern’s Cooking & Tidbits – Crappie and Venison

by Vernon Summerlin CrappieNow editor Tim Huffman and I were exchanging emails; he was bragging ’bout the bucks he’s taken this season and I...
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CrappieNow 2014

Snowbird Crappie…Speedos on the Beach, Fish in the Grass

Story & photos by Ron Presley When the temperatures drop and the cold wind blows in the northern part of the U.S. and Canada,...
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CrappieNow 2014 Techniques

10 Ways to Catch More Crappie

Story & photos by Keith Sutton “How can I catch more crappie?”All who enjoy crappie fishing want an answer to that. Most who pursue...
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CrappieNow 2014

Do you catch crappie while bass fishing?

Jonathan VanDam, Michigan, B.A.S.S. Elite Series Champion. “Yes, I catch crappie while I’m bass fishing. I catch them on small drop-shots, swim baits, spinners...
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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 Techniques

Suddenly Summer – In Black & White

by Ron Presley The smell of fresh cut grass and rising smoke from outdoor grills are undeniable signals that summer is in full swing....
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Articles CrappieNow 2013

Jungle Crappie

by Keith Sutton On many waters, Mother Nature throws a monkey wrench into our plans for a worry-free April crappie-catching junket. Crappie aren’t spawning...
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Articles CrappieNow 2013

Kayaks- Fun & Economical for Crappie

By Tim Huffman We have to run full speed up and down the lake, making sure we have the latest and best electronics with...
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