During the early season before the spawn, crappie and panfish bites can be difficult to detect at times with traditional methods. They're much lighter than what you'll get during the spawn and in the ...

Jerk baits are a great cold-water choice for getting black bass to bite. Walleye, striped bass and sometimes crappie will ...

Right now is arguably the best time to catch hefty crappies throughout much of North Florida, as the fish are either gearing up for spawning or are actively bedding in shallows. The trouble with ...

Most Alabama anglers are very familiar with the "swim-jig", a bulky bassing mouthful that looks somewhat live a muskrat going through the water. The lures, typically in weights from 3/8 to 3/4 ounce ...

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 can be a finicky fish during fall. The tasty panfish sometimes bite so light an angler may never know a crappie has taken the bait. Mike McBride of Winslow has a way of dealing with the ...