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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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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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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

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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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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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 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

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

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 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 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

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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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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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 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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Equipment July 2020

BoatUS by the Numbers 2020

BoatUS has more than 600 tow boats in its fleet scattered across the country.   BoatUS by the Numbers 2020 What is the number...
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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 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

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 News/Columns

Northland Fishing Tackle Buys Bagley Bait Company

Jarmo Rapala, once Rapala’s chief fishing lure designer, has now joined with Northland Fishing Tackle.   Northland Fishing Tackle Buys Bagley Bait Company Legendary...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Equipment February 2020 News/Columns

Ranger Boats Announces 2020 Retail Sales Programs

Check out the perks Ranger is offering.  Retail incentives are available until March 31, 2020 to buyers of qualified models of Ranger boats.  Ranger...
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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 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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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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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

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Old School Crappie Fishing

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The Best Video Game on Ice

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CrappieNOW “How to” Video: Bridge Overpasses

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Rogers Overcomes Rain/Wind to Win Grenada ACT

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CrappieNOW “How to” Video: Garmin LiveScope

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CrappieNow 2019

B’n’M Offering New TCB Series Rod

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CrappieNow 2019

Destination: Northwest Mississippi

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A Fish Tale, by Gil ‘Roadkill’ Lackey

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CrappieNOW Columnist Larry Whitely Receives Awards

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Crappie Gear: Eye Hole Jig by Gill Reaper Lures

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In the Spotlight… Russ Bailey

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Catching Western Crappie on the Fly

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Destination: Otter Tail County, Minnesota

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PRADCO Buys Gene Larew Lures and Bobby Garland Crappie Baits

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Chasing the Bait for Fall Crappie

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Pros & Cons of Jig Size

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Kid in a Candy Store

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Destination: Reelfoot Lake and Union City, Tenn.

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Crappie: We’ll Leave the Light on for You

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300 Miles of Crappie

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Destination: Chattanooga and Chickamauga Lake

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June ACT Tournament on Kentucky Lake

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Planting the Passion Deep

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April American Crappie Trail at Ross Barnett

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CrappieNow 2019 Techniques

Slip bobbers around stumps

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Crappie USA opens 2019 Season on Logan Martin

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Crappie USA opens 2018 Season on Logan Martin

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Freeman/Bridges and Milby/Brown lead respective Divisions at CUSA Classic

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Single pole jiggers looking forward to CUSA Classic

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Rod Wall and Mike Bridges win Peach State Crappie Club tournament on Clarks Hill

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