Almost every veteran crappie catcher can recount times when he was catching fish just as fast as he could toss out a yellow jig, when suddenly, for no apparent reason, the fishing went bust. Different ...

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Hang around a gaggle of crappie fishermen for a little while and the subject of jig colors will arise. What is the best crappie-jig color? What color catches the biggest crappie?

Most anglers have their opinion what's the best jig color to use while crappie fishing. They usually have jigs in an array of colors but end up using only a few. Most fish do see color, according to ...

What makes a good jig? Honestly, it’s not that complicated. The two main considerations are size and color. For size, I’ll use anything from a 1/8 ounce to micro jigs that are 1/64 or even 1/80 ounce.

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

Anglers who've been fishing most of their lives sometimes learn a lesson. Mike McBride hadn't made more than four casts when a crappie the size of a dinner plate nailed his small jig. His first fish ...

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

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 ...

Most anglers have their opinion what's the best jig color to use while crappie fishing. They usually have jigs in an array of colors but end up using only a few.