By Tim Huffman Brush and crappie beds are prime summer structures. Casting and jigging are tactics that offer fun chase. Fast trolling is...
“March is pre-spawn month in at Kentucky Lake. However, the exact time of spawn, no matter what part of the country you are in,...
“March is a good time to learn and practice shallow fishing. Not shallow water but fishing 7-foot or deeper water with crappie suspended up...
By Charles Bunting “I run a 1/4-inch air line from the front of the boat to the back. I have a Mr. Bubblers in...
By Tim Huffman Flooded Brush & Trees. High water often changes the position of fish. We see this most in the spring but any...
By Tim Huffman Our cover photo was taken at Rend Lake, Illinois. The lake has been on the upswing in its crappie fishing for...
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...
By Jeff Samsel Crappie seek respite from the heat when summer hits hard. That provides an advantage to crappie anglers because it makes the...
Story and Photos by Don Gasaway It is a conversation all too familiar to Nick. The discussion goes something like this. “I want to...
Most people go too fast in the winter. It’s critical to slow down. 0.1 or 0.2 mph if slow trolling. This might mean you...
By Tim Huffman Shallow Wood to Deep Open Water. A wide variety of area doesn’t seem much like a seasonal structure to target. The...
Fish want to be comfortable so they may be against cover, near cover or suspended out in open water. Fish holding to cover are...
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...