Tag: winter crappie

One of Chad Schut’s favorite winter hard baits is the Salmo Chubby Darter. He often tips the lead hook with a minnow head.

Hard Baits

One of Chad Schut’s favorite winter hard baits is the Salmo Chubby Darter. He often tips the lead hook with ...

Winter anglers may have to dig deep in their tackle to devise ways to catch finicky cold-water crappie. (Photo: Keith Sutton)

Cold Water Crappie

Winter anglers may have to dig deep in their tackle to devise ways to catch finicky cold-water crappie. (Photo: Keith ...

It’s no secret that being quiet is very important. The longer the pole, the better the chance of not spooking a crappie before the bait gets to him. A 14-foot pole is a good all-around slow-trolling pole.

New Year Crappie Resolutions

It’s no secret that being quiet is very important. The longer the pole, the better the chance of not spooking ...

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 ...