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November 15, 2025
HomeIssuesSpring Crappie Xtra

Issue: Spring Crappie Xtra

When it comes to crappie fishing, Mississippi is second to none. Here’s where you need to fish and how to put together a box of slabs.

Paddling up Mississippi crappie

April 2, 2020 Phillip Gentry

Kayaks are the perfect paddlecraft for spring crappie in Mississippi because of all the places you can access that are full of fish. […]

I-55 corridor is crappie central for Mississippi anglers

March 26, 2020 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi’s I-55 is access to the nation’s best crappie fishing. Lake Lincoln and Calling Panther Lake are rapidly earning reputations. […]

Dogwoods, crappie are in vogue

March 26, 2020 Bobby Cleveland

Nowhere else can match the Magnolia State when it comes to crappie fishing. Mississippi is the king of crappie. […]

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. […]

King crappie — Rundown of Mississippi’s top crappie options

April 1, 2017 Bobby Cleveland

The Magnolia State is No. 1 when it comes to crappie fishing — and there are so many options it’s hard to decide where to go. […]

No. 1 tip when fishing brush-pile crappie

March 21, 2017 Patrick Bonin

Chas Champagne uses pliers to intentionally weaken the hooks so they straighten out more easily when hung up. […]

Picks for Pickwick — Best bets for crappie

April 1, 2016 Phillip Gentry

April is a great month to be fishing crappie at Pickwick Lake. And these guides tell you the patterns that will fill the boat. […]

Clear Water = long-lining crappie success

April 15, 2015 Phillip Gentry

In clear waters, many crappie anglers think that long-line trolling is a great way to target crappie from a distance. […]

Crappie Cockpit Recon – Tips for crappie fishing

April 1, 2014 David A. Brown

Boat space, accessory placement and functionality impact fishing efficiency. Here’s how to make the most of your day on the water. […]

Spring Fling — Catching limits of crappie is the norm at Okatibbee Lake this month

April 1, 2013 Michael O. Giles

Okatibbee Lake has changed over recent years, but not the reservoir’s incredible crappie fishing. Here’s how to fill the boat. […]

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