The day was pleasantly mild — a continuation of a somewhat stable weather pattern, a rarity this spring. Slowly cruising at little more than a trolling pace, I inspected various brush piles scattered ...

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 to be gobbling and morel mushrooms to be popping. I’ve ...

Today’s crappie lures come in a vast array of sizes, colors, patterns and actions. And that’s a good thing, because you never know where you’ll find these nomadic fish and what will trip their trigger ...