Crappie Fishing

Crappie fishing tips and tactics that will help you put fish in the boat all year long.

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West Virginia Fishing Buddies Break State Crappie Record Twice in One Morning

By Dac Collins

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The Biggest Crappies Ever Caught

By Ken Perrotte

Minnesota state record black crappie.
Fishing

Minnesota Angler Breaks His Own State Record With 17.5-Inch Crappie

By Natalie Krebs

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The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

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Fishing

How to Catch Crappie

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It’s OK to Keep Trophy Crappie

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The 20 Best Crappie Lures of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

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Crappie Fishing

Catch Spring Crappies from Shore

By Joe Cermele

The best crappie fishing lines being tested on the water.
Gear

The Best Fishing Lines for Crappie: Braid, Mono, Copolymer, and Fluorocarbon

By Cory Schmidt

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Fishing

Crappie Barotrauma Controversy: Are All Crappies Caught in Deep Water Destined to Die?

By Joe Cermele

An x-ray image of a crappie with ball bearings in its gut.
Fishing

Investigation Reveals Kansas Record Crappie Was Stuffed with Ball Bearings

By Dac Collins

A white crappie caught in Kansas.
Fishing

Kansas Angler Catches New State-Record Crappie

By Bob McNally

A kayak angler holds up a state-record crappie caught in Colorado.
Fishing

Kayak Fisherman Breaks Colorado Crappie Record Using Forward-Facing Sonar

By Bob McNally

A fisherman discovered a Jeep using his LiveScope.
Fishing

Watch: Crappie Fisherman’s LiveScope Helps Law Enforcement Recover Sunken Jeep

By Bob McNally

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Fishing

How to Read a Fish Finder

By Pete Robbins

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Fishing

The Best Bait You Can Buy at the Dollar Store

By Raymundo Ruiz Jr.

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Gear

The Best Crappie Rods, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

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Fishing

When Do Crappie Spawn? Tips and Tactics for Spring Crappie Fishing

By Cory Schmidt

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Fishing

Watch Two Old-School Crappie Fishermen Win a Pro Tournament with Cane Poles and No Electronics

By Dac Collins

Giant panfish caught on crappie tournament.
Fishing

Crappie Anglers Weigh in Record-Breaking Stringers (Including a 4.26-Pounder) During Grenada Lake Tournament

By Bob McNally

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