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 ...

We talked to biologists in Texas and Wisconsin to get their perspective on the best-sized crappie to keep. And, if it's ok to ...

Today’s crappie lures come in a vast array of sizes, colors, patterns and actions. And that’s a good thing, because you never know where you’ll find these nomadic fish and what will trip their trigger ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, the put up a good fight, and they can grow to impressive sizes. If ...

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, ...

Tiny tubes are not new for panfish anglers, but combine a small tube, a "teaser" and the time-tested PowerBait formula ... and you have a pretty wicked setup for crappie, perch, bluegill and ...

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 ...

Each line was rigged with two heavy egg sinkers, two large hooks and a collection of beads and spinners. This stuff dwarfed the crappie gear that we’d brought along. It was a good thing that we’d both ...

Venturing to Shearin Harris Lake in North Carolina for fall crappie. This week on Carolina Outdoor Journal, we venture to Shearin Harris Lake in North Carolina for fall crappie. A first time angler to ...