In my part of the country, the crappie spawn is an event anticipated with barely controlled expectation. The springtime ...

Crappie fishing is a signal spring is upon. When “slabs”, as big crappie are called, are found close to shore, you should also expect turkeys to be gobbling and morel mushrooms to be popping. I’ve ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The author with a spring slab. The popularity of crappies varies by region, and it’s fair to say they’re the biggest deal in the ...

Today may not be your idea of fine fishing weather, but sunny days already have inspired many anglers to visit our lakes and rivers, and better weather is returning Tuesday. Warm weather starting in ...

Spring came early in many areas this year, and that enabled us to get that first fishing trip of the year in early. For many of us, the first fishing trip of the open-water season is for crappies. In ...

Winter’s grip is loosening. You’re dying to fish. Unfortunately, those super-early-season bites can be the toughest to score thanks to cold, dirty water and sluggish targets. Have no fear. This ...

Spring crappie are often caught in stained or muddy water due to winter runoff and spring wind storms, but once found, the fish are usually cooperative. Photo by Forrest Fisher The rapid arrival of ...

Springtime is crappie fishing time in Nebraska. As soon as water temps start getting near 55 degrees, crappies get more active and begin to feed more heavily. I’m hearing that we may be getting close.

Crappie fishing is a signal spring is upon us. When “slabs," as big crappie are called, are found close to shore, you should also expect turkeys gobbling and morel mushrooms popping. I’ve often said ...