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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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 How To Techniques

Tip of the Month: Being Silent

Jeremy Aldridge and Jason Daniels made a big jump at the Crappie Masters Championship to finish a strong seventh place. They did it by...
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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 Techniques

Q&A What is a good fishing tip for November?

Fred Dooly, Texas. “In Texas where I live you can go to 30 or 40 foot water, maybe 50 or 60 feet. I put...
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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

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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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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CrappieNow 2013 Tackle Techniques

Cold Medicine

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

When Crappie Come Home to Roost

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

Changing November Crappie Tactics

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