Sometimes, agonizing over the perfect reel to pair with a technique-specific rod is fun. Other times, you want to buy a complete setup and go fishing. That’s where a crappie combo comes in handy. It’s ...

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 ...

“Mr. Crappie” is headed to the 2023 Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. Mr. Crappie is the moniker pinned on Wally Marshall, of Anna, decades ago. And it stuck.

Vendors from around the country packed the convention center selling all manner of crappie fishing equipment, tackle and accessories. We were exceedingly pleased to reconnect with Tracey Rosenau of ...

Wally Marshall of Westminster is arguably one of the most well-known crappie fishermen in North America. He goes by the nickname “Mr. Crappie,” a fitting moniker he trademarked way back in 1996.

NATCHITOCHES, La. - The Red River Waterway Commission and the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau are hosting the Mr. Crappie $75,000 Invitational Qualifier April 22-23 on Red River Pools 3 and ...

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 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - A big thanks to the third annual Crappie Expo for hosting First Cup with First News this morning! This event will be held October 1st - October 3rd at the Shreveport Convention ...