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 ...

Cole & Jay test live minnows vs. crappie jigs to see which works best. Experts watched the viral White House video about Iran — their conclusions are telling The final voyage of the Iranian warship ...

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, ...

The Crappie Queen Jig tied by Nick Simonson. These compact and super light jigs are dynamite for springtime crappies. Tie them up in a variety of colors and mix and match tail and body hues to what ...

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These are wonderful times to be a crappie fan; we finally have quality, dedicated crappie rods and gear. Creative anglers and companies are crafting exciting new tackle, lures, and equipment, at last ...

Crappie are a springtime favorite of Oklahoma anglers. These tasty fish can be caught near shore in great numbers during their spring spawn. Small soft plastic lures, hair jigs and live minnows are ...

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Lake Seminole in Southwest Georgia is nationally known as a world class Bass fishery, but it has a hidden gem, Crappie fishing! The Crappie fishing on Lake Seminole is good all year long, but the ...