Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every crappie angler loves the spring. All across the country crappies go through their spawn-season progression at various times ...

Very soon now freshwater fishing is going to get crappie...and that's a good thing. Crappie (pomoxis nigromaculatus) also known as specks, speckled perch, black crappie and paper mouths, are a ...

Crappie Fishing Gear Before we break down crappie patterns and presentations per season, let’s first focus on the crappie fishing gear you need. In most situations, crappie gear can be defined by one ...

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 ...

Fall hunting seasons are about to jump into full swing. Just don’t make the mistake of stashing that crappie fishing gear in a spot where you can’t get to it in pretty short order. You could miss out ...

An early morning phone call from Strafford resident Dennis Heymer was all it took for me to grab some crappie fishing gear and head for the lake. Heymer is a winter crappie angler who typically ...

Greening willows and spawning crappie go together each March, and bursts of warming weather can provide flurries of excellent shoreline fishing in lakes and ponds across southeast Texas. Sloping banks ...

Fishing success isn’t just about skill on the water—it starts with smart gear choices and organization. From avoiding the 'confidence bait' trap to tailoring setups for crappie or bank fishing, ...

Catching crappie without a boat is not only possible but can be incredibly rewarding when you understand their habits and shore-based hotspots. From reading structure to using the right rigs and ...

DES MOINES - Mother's Day weekend is finally here marking the traditional time when crappie fishing is at its peek. The fish are in close to shore preparing to spawn and anglers are waiting. Crappie ...