To catch big crappies this spring, borrow a few tips from the old-school cane pole fishermen who didn't need fancy ...

Today’s crappie lures come in a vast array of sizes, colors, patterns and actions. And that’s a good thing, because you never know where you’ll find these nomadic fish and what will trip their trigger ...

Beat the bushes or fish the flats to catch crappie. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, recommends fishing along flats adjacent to the river channel. Good places to try include flats near Point 12, the Camp ...

Crappie fishing is a signal spring is upon us. When “slabs,” as big crappie are called, are found close to shore, you should also expect turkeys to be gobbling and morel mushrooms to be popping. I’ve ...

Let’s start with the ultralight rod. The best crappie rods are ones that are super flexible, allowing you to not only detect the lightest bites, but also allow you to work the tiniest finesse baits.

Beaver tailwater: Austin Kennedy, fishing guide, said trout are biting fair on prepared trout baits fished on the bottom with ...

Crappie fishing is a signal spring is upon us. When “slabs," as big crappie are called, are found close to shore, you should also expect turkeys gobbling and morel mushrooms popping. I’ve often said ...

Fall hunting seasons are about to jump into full swing. Just don’t make the mistake of stashing that crappie fishing gear in a spot where you can’t get to it in pretty short order. You could miss out ...

In my part of the country, the crappie spawn is an event anticipated with barely controlled expectation. The springtime ...

ATHENS — Water level is at normal level. Surface temp in the low 90s. Fishing guide Levi Garrett says crappie fishing is fair around brush using minnows. Bass are schooling up on main lake structure, ...