PRAIRIE CREEK — Crappie is an unfortunate name for a delectable fish because it closely resembles a moniker for the inclement conditions anglers often endure to catch the prized panfish during winter.

Think safety first when it comes to winter fishing. Beware of ice on boat ramps during subfreezing temperatures. Watch for ice that may form in the backs of coves. Smaller lakes may freeze completely ...

In early winter, finding crappies is as easy as finding green aquatic vegetation. Big slabs will be right up in the greenery, where they not only find abundant foot, but cover, both for ambushing ...

The expert anglers at Milliken Fishing explain why crappie fishing in winter is more accessible than most think. Bear attack in Florida caught on doorbell camera, watch the video Bruce Willis’s wife ...