Minnows and crappie fishing go together like stinkbaits and catfishing. Although adult crappie feed on other forage as well, small fish make up most of the crappies’ diet. And because minnows can be ...

Crappie fishing is a signal spring is upon. 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 ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay put gear to the test by having crappie jigs battle live minnows in an interesting feeding experiment.

Anglers anticipate the start of walleye and white bass spawning runs from Beaver Lake into the White and War Eagle river tributaries, but the runs haven't started. Rain is needed to get the rivers ...

Crappie are biting fair, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Anglers report catching lots of small crappie with minnows or jigs around brush. Crappie must be 10 inches or longer to keep at Beaver Lake ...

As the waters of High Rock Lake heat up due to longer days and spring weather, local fishing is also about to get hot. Warmer waters incite the spawn of the crappie fish population, draw the crappie ...

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 ...

Every crappie angler loves the spring. All across the country crappies go through their spawn-season progression at various times depending on region. And during certain parts of the spawn, crappies ...

In Western New York, the end of the ice fishing season can feel a little bittersweet. The augers get put away, the shanties head back to the garage, and anglers start staring at open water like kids ...

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 ...