Spring is the one time of year when crappie move shallow and are within easy reach of nearly every angler. It's also a great time to tie on an artificial jig rather than a traditional minnow, as these ...

In this video, Terry Blankenship shares his approach to building an effective crappie fishing setup. He covers everything ...

Homemade crappie jigs are simple to make. All you need is lead, hooks, a mold, a cast iron spoon, a torch, a vise and clippers. There isn't much to the process, and making your own lures adds another ...

They say when you love what you’re doing, you never work a day in your life. An Olathe man may one day find out if that maxim is a true statement, thanks to the power of e-commerce and his love of ...

Lots of anglers ditch their catfish poles and bass-fishing rods this time of year to catch a mess of crappie. With a slew of spinners, crank baits, grubs and other bait choices available, we asked ...

As crappie begin moving shallow across Arkansas, many anglers rely on the old faithful offering of a minnow dangling from a size 2 Aberdeen hook. No doubt there's nothing like a live meal to tempt ...

This week's news information packet from the Oklahoma Wildlife Department could not have been more timely, nor accurate. Their lead report says "The crappie spawn is on!," and as we noted in a column ...

Lots of anglers ditch their catfish poles and bass-fishing rods this time of year to catch a mess of crappie. With a slew of spinners, crank baits, grubs and other bait choices available, we asked ...