Crappie fishermen headed to Lake Fork and Lake O’ the Pines in eastern Texas between now and Feb. 28 are reminded of a special “no cull” regulation that is now in effect on those two impoundments.

How he wound up guiding crappie trips at Lake Fork after growing up in Oklahoma is a story in itself. The subject for the day, however, is what he does to make the fish bite if the mood suddenly turns ...