Cathy Wheatley toed the trolling motor control on the bow of her bass boat, oozing the craft slowly over the slick, featureless surface of open water on sprawling Sam Rayburn Reservoir. An electronic ...

Sweat was already dripping from my forehead at sunrise. Crappie fishing during the peak of summer when the heat index is 105 degrees seems illogical. But it quickly begins to make sense when you boat ...

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

Fishing for black bass, crappie and walleye is transitioning into summer tactics, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide.

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, ...

Cane poles or telescoping fiberglass poles are the preferred equipment most West Alabama anglers use to catch crappie when summer arrives. Some try jigging poles that allow them to vary their depth ...

Mississippi has without doubt some of the finest crappie fishing in the nation, but success can be elusive for anglers who aren't on the water regularly. To complicate matters more for the average ...