Crappie/Bream
Crappie yet to spawn on Barnett Reservoir
It could happen today, but then, again, it might be tomorrow. […]
Crappie/Bream
Columns
How do young crappie survive the winter
Good crappie fishing often depends on a strong year-class: an abundance of fish produced in a given year. When those fish grow to a size of interest to anglers — what biologists call “recruit to the fishery” — the result is fast action, filled limits and full coolers. Fast growth and limited harvest often equates to super slabs for the next several years. […]
Crappie/Bream
April 15: Taxes or slabs at the Rez
Barnett Reservoir’s crappie spawn peaks about the time your taxes are due. So pay Uncle Sam early so you can hit the shallows for slabs. […]
Crappie/Bream
Gaining a little weight isn’t always bad
While most folks stress about putting on a little weight, guide Brad Taylor said that when pulling planer boards for crappie, adding a little weight can go a long way. […]
Columns
Managing crappie is often a water issue
Reservoir crappie populations are notoriously cyclic. A strong year-class is produced once every few years and is usually followed by one or more weak year-classes. […]
Crappie/Bream
Slab-Slammin’ time
Every spring, an eons-old phenomenon takes place in the lakes and streams of southeastern states: the waters warm, crappie move shallow and become active, and fishermen rejoice. They reap the bounty brought on by the predictable behavior of the fair-fleshed fish.
Crappie/Bream
Crappie on a different plane
Guides like Brad Taylor are using planer boards to spread baits out even farther from the boat and access territory otherwise out of reach. […]
Crappie/Bream
Top prespawn lure picks
We polled several successful crappie fishermen, and these products were among their recommendations for cold-water crappie in the prespawn mode. […]
Crappie/Bream
Prespawn crappie in the grass
During high-water years when lake levels rise into the grass and brush, you can also find prespawn crappie in the grass. […]
Crappie/Bream
When to tip a jig with a minnow
No discussion about jigs is complete without a discussion of how and when to pair live minnows with jigs for crappie. […]
Crappie/Bream
Slay slabs now!
Scott Vance dropped a few jigs into the water, but before he could get all his poles out, the action began. […]
Crappie/Bream
The jig is up. But which one?
Walk into any tackle shop this time of year and you’ll likely be overwhelmed with choices of crappie jigs to use to tempt one of the country’s favorite gamefish. How do you decide which one(s) to buy and use? […]