Crappie/Bream
Set your crappie-fishing goals high: a 3-pounder
Of all the places to catch crappie, Mississippi might be the best bet for catching a slab that will top the 3-pound mark. […]
Crappie/Bream
Crappie/Bream
Pearls of Pearl River
Try these simple tricks from Chas Champagne to increase your crappie catches on the Pearl River this month. […]
Crappie/Bream
VIDEO – How to catch crappie in thick grass beds
For many anglers, fishing for crappie is an open water game. And whether they look for deep holes or shallow water with sunken brushpiles or stumps, you’ll find many anglers watching their electronics closely for any sign of fish or submerged debris that could be hiding the fish. It’s a great way to put crappie in the boat, but it’s not the only way. […]
Crappie/Bream
Tailor your D-I-Y tackle to fit your needs
Making your own fishing tackle can be a rewarding hobby, while at the same time allowing the crappie angler to tailor his baits to what the fish want or to better catch fish. […]
Crappie/Bream
Panoptix: Ahead of the game
When Garmin released its much-anticipated Pantoptix sonar a couple of years ago, it garnered the attention of many anglers in all walks of the fishing world. It was touted as being the future of fishing sonar in an industry that already has side-scan, down-scan, and nearly lifelike imagery. […]
Crappie/Bream
Summer’s slab trio
Standing on the lower deck of his boat, Torch Tindle paused after unhooking another crappie from his brightly colored jig to reflect on a crappie fishing experience a few summers ago. […]
Crappie/Bream
Skarlis’ secret to finicky deep fish: Tadpole
When you dial in crappie holding in deeper areas but find fish in a picky mood, trolling tiny jigs, flies or stickbaits in front of them can present a challenge. Generally, letting out more line gets a lure deeper, but the longer your spread, the less control and depth accuracy you have. […]
Crappie/Bream
Staying organized makes it all easier
Crappie pro Dan Dannenmueller takes his rig-building seriously, and he’s seldom caught without a suitable option for a given scenario. Single rigs, doubles, lighter weights or perhaps something with a faster fall — he likes to stay prepared for whatever a lake may throw at him.
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Why are crappie so big in flood-control lakes
Mississippi’s flood-control reservoirs — Arkabutla, Enid, Grenada and Sardis — are regarded by many anglers as the best in the country for big white crappies. […]
Crappie/Bream
Power up for deep slabs
It’s true that subtle, patient presentations can prove very valuable to fishermen. We’re often told that “Slow-and-steady wins the race.” […]
Crappie/Bream
How to create effective crappie brush piles
When crappie finish their spawning rituals, they head to deeper water and look for two things: Food and cover. […]
Crappie/Bream
A primer for Mississippi bream fishermen
Bluegill or redear? Cricket or worm? Wet fly or dry? Cane pole or jig pole? Fly rod or spinning rod? […]