Crappie/Bream Archives - Page 12 of 27

September 5, 2026

Rodholders key to stalking crappie

April 15, 2018 Phillip Gentry

Driftmaster Rodholders, a division of Black River Tools, is the manufacturer of one of the most innovative rod holders designed specifically for spider-rigging for crappie. […]

Old school Mississippi crappie fishing means using a jig pole to search for crappie in the grass and is still a top producer for slabs this month. An 11- or 12-footer will allow anglers to reach deeper into the vegetation to get to fish others miss.

The pros and cons of current

April 15, 2018 Phillip Gentry

Long is the debate over exactly how current, whether it be wind or water generated, has on crappie fishing. […]

In mid March, male crappie on Barnett had already turned black and moved shallow for the spawn. There's one lighter colored female in the bunch. Since April 1, both males and females are in deep water.

Crappie yet to spawn on Barnett Reservoir

April 13, 2018 Bobby Cleveland

It could happen today, but then, again, it might be tomorrow. […]

Jigging is an effective way to catch crappie in flood-control reservoirs. Notice, in the background, the absence of cover needed for successful crappie spawning.

How do young crappie survive the winter

April 9, 2018 Hal Schramm

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. […]

April 15: Taxes or slabs at the Rez

April 1, 2018 Phillip Gentry

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. […]

Light planer boards like Water Bugz are more suitable for pulling light lures and baits for crappie.

Gaining a little weight isn’t always bad

March 15, 2018 Dusty Wilson

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. […]

This nice Grenada Lake crappie weighed almost 3 pounds.

Managing crappie is often a water issue

March 9, 2018 Hal Schramm

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. […]

Mississippi crappie will march to shallows this month.

Slab-Slammin’ time

March 1, 2018 David Hawkins

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.

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