These are wonderful times to be a crappie fan; we finally have quality, dedicated crappie rods and gear. Creative anglers and companies are crafting exciting new tackle, lures, and equipment, at last ...

Spincast reels—also known as “push button” or “closed face” reels—get a bad rap. That’s largely the result of the fact that, unlike most “serious” tackle like spinning reels or baitcasting reels, many ...

After a lifetime of crappie achievement, Wally Marshall will be inducted into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. We found out how Marshall jumped from plumber to fishing master–it took over 90 ...

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 ...

NEW ULM, Minn. (KEYC/Gray News) – A man who has been ice fishing for over 25 years couldn’t believe his eyes when he pulled out a once-in-a-lifetime catch that he plans to put on display. Rick ...

Crappie are hands down one of my favorite species to target. These abundant, aggressive fish also taste excellent right out of the fryer. Whether you are bobber fishing in the spring, or ice fishing ...

A Minnesota man, Rick Konakowitz, caught a rare “golden crappie” during a recent ice-fishing trip. Provided by Rick Konakowitz. What’s a ”golden crappie?” Lifelong fisherman Rick Konakowitz wasn’t ...

LOUDON COUNTY — An East Tennessee angler is now officially the holder of a fishing world record after catching a enormous black crappie back in May. Lionel Ferguson decided to go fishing at a pond in ...

Catching the world record crappie, whether it’s white or black, is one of the most sought-after panfish prizes in North America. A 1-pound crappie is considered a nice catch. A 1 1/2-pounder is a ...