Henry David Thoreau once wrote, "Many people go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after." In my experience, this rings especially true for crappie fishing. Let's be ...

A simple crappie tactic for cold weather, made famous by "Mr. Crappie", pro-crappie angler and tackle-maker Wally Marshall, is "dock shooting". Basically, it's turning a spinning rod into a bow to ...

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

Crappie can be caught year-round in Arkansas. My favorite fishing season, however, is the prespawn period in late February and early March. Crappie are preparing to invade the shallows to reproduce ...

I look forward to fall fishing for a variety of reasons — the crisp weather, colorful surroundings, and unique seasonal fishing scenarios. Near the top of the list: fall crappie. As water temperatures ...