It’s no secret that forward-facing sonar is an incredibly effective tool for catching crappie. The best crappie lures and ...

My uncle Guy McClintock of Cherry Valley spent much of his life fishing for crappie. His fishing vessel was a 10-foot johnboat hand-crafted from cypress. His poles were hand-cut canes. Not ...

The trusty ol’ cane pole is simple, inexpensive and efficient. But today’s anglers typically use higher-quality fiberglass or graphite poles with built-in line holders, allowing line length to be ...

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

Crappie are one of the most popular gamefish in the U.S.—and for good reason. They’re fun to catch for anglers of any skill level, they put up a good fight, and they can grow to impressive sizes. If ...

Wally Marshall of Westminster is arguably one of the most well-known crappie fishermen in North America. He goes by the nickname “Mr. Crappie,” a fitting moniker he trademarked way back in 1996.

Though largemouth bass draw most of the attention on North Alabama's TVA lakes, especially with the Bassmaster Classic on Guntersville approaching, crappies can be a more dependable target during a ...

The submerged brush pile sat in 12 feet of water, some of its branches extending to within 3 feet of the surface. It’s been ...

CATAWBA ISLAND, Ohio - No matter how you say it, crappie fishing is an exceptional spring fling. Around northern Ohio, the white and black crappie are called "crop-pea." Mosey on down to southern Ohio ...

While just about everybody in Alabama likes to eat crappie, finding and catching them can be somewhat of a challenge for those who are not on the water regularly. One way to locate pods of these tasty ...