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 ...

In the south Crappie are already pushed up shallow and other parts of the country aren’t far behind. That means it’s time to tie on a jig and head to your favorite brush pile. If you need a new rod, ...

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, put up a good fight, and can grow to impressive sizes. If you don’t ...

Whether you call them crappies or croppies, or freckles, specks, or papermouths, white and black crappies have enticed America’s anglers since the advent of cane fishing poles. Their allure isn’t ...

OBERLIN, Ohio -- See the dogwoods in bloom? Hear the turkeys gobbling? That's a spring double header, and the signal it's time to go crappie fishing. Jim Chamberlin of Sheffield Lake, a steelhead ...

* HABITS: There are two kinds of crappie, black crappie and white crappie. Each is characterized by darker and lighter shades, respectively. The white crappie’s back is more streamlined and the black ...

Fishhound.com is an on-line information service for anglers. Editors there recently compiled a "50 Best Crappie Lakes" list after consulting with veteran outdoor writers, professional crappie anglers, ...

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BLACK BAYOU: Chinquapins are on the beds and hitting worms and crickets. Bass are best on jigs, Rogues and soft plastics. Crappie are scattered and slow. Contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707 ...

Crappie fishing will be in the spotlight at Lake O’The Pines Oct. 4-5 for the $75,000 Brian Sowers Legacy Crappie Tournament. The tournament will feature both pros, like Lindale’s Clay Gann, and ...