Crappie/Bream
Trolling the transition – Can’t miss September crappie tips
As shad make their way into creeks and coves, crappie will be right behind them. Here’s what you need to know to load up this fall. […]
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Top 7 tips for catching slabs in brush
Terry Blankenship’s passion is finding and catching crappie year-round. And the fish don’t stand a chance when the summer heat pushes fish out to deep, flooded brush and standing timber. […]
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Under the light: crappie at night
Fish move shallow at night during the summer seeking food. A light, either above or below the surface, is necessary for nighttime fishing. […]
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Power troll for summertime crappie
When Les Smith of Senatobia looks at the thermometer in July, it’s not the weather temperature that comes to mind, it’s the fishing temperature. His years of experience on north Mississippi’s famous crappie factories like Enid, Sardis, Grenada, and Arkabutla lakes have shown that the heat of summer doesn’t mean it’s time to stop fishing. […]
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Summer crappie like fast-break approach
Brad Chappell loves to long-line troll crankbaits and soft plastics during the summer, which means he is constantly on the move. […]
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Kicking the minnow habit
There’s no doubt live minnows can be a hassle. The good thing about crankbaits and jigs is that you don’t have to worry about keeping minnows alive. […]
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Post-spawn success requires versatility
Magnolia Crappie Club member Hugh Krutz said one of the biggest mistakes he sees when crappie anglers take to the water during the post-spawn is only fishing the way the angler wants to fish for them. […]
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Got docks? Hit ’em if you do
Boat docks and piers are also great post-spawn locations as crappie gravitate to docks adjacent to deep water. Docks provide food, shade and security for spawn-weary fish. […]
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Top tip for catching crappie in hot weather
Keeping your bait fresh and lively is one key to catching crappie, especially in hot weather. […]
Crappie/Bream
The best of the rest of Mississippi’s crappie lakes
Mississippi’s top crappie lakes are well documented, gaining national exposure as some of the best in the country — Grenada, Sardis, Arkabutla, Enid (which has held the world record for white crappie since 1955), Washington and Ross Barnett. […]
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King crappie — Rundown of Mississippi’s top crappie options
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. […]
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No. 1 tip when fishing brush-pile crappie
Chas Champagne uses pliers to intentionally weaken the hooks so they straighten out more easily when hung up. […]