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, the 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...