While the most popular crappie lures weigh between 1/32 and 3/32 ounce, there are times when others come into play. Ice fishing lures, for example, can weigh 1/64 ounce or less.

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How do I rig live bait for crappie? That question (and more) are answered by our experts in our roundup of the best rigs for crappie fishing.

Ice fishing season brings some of the best eating fish in part because of the cold water. Take the 13-inch crappie that Arden Katz caught Saturday from the T Channel on the Fox Chain O’Lakes ...

Which ice fishing jigs are best? Ice fishing can require a lot of gear, but few accessories are as important as a quality jig. These lures have a weighted sinker and are often brightly colored to ...

Ice fishing jigs have a weighted sinker and are often brightly colored to attract the attention of nearby fish.

Which ice fishing jigs are best? Ice fishing can require a lot of gear, but few accessories are as important as a quality jig. These lures have a weighted sinker and are often brightly colored to ...

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More outdoors: An interesting year in ice fishing already To learn more about crappie fishing or to book a trip with Adam Griffith, check out Griffith Outdoors on Facebook or email him at ...

Which ice fishing jigs are best? Ice fishing can require a lot of gear, but few accessories are as important as a quality jig. These lures have a weighted sinker and are often brightly colored to ...