We reviewed the best crappie rods for live scoping, bobber fishing, spider rigging, casting a jig, and more.

Lots of anglers ditch their catfish poles and bass-fishing rods this time of year to catch a mess of crappie. With a slew of spinners, crank baits, grubs and other bait choices available, we asked ...

Unlike the previous brushpiles I had fished, ones found in 15-20 feet of water, this one was in a depth of 11 feet, with ...

Save money on rods, reels, baits, electronics, and more during Crappie Madness at Bass Pro Shops.

Vertical jigging for crappie: Using small jigs or jigging spoons, drop your offerings off the side of your boat and use small lifting motions-not big pops-to catch crappies' attention.

He fishes for the crappie using 7-foot ultralight Catch the Fever rods designed by Outlaw with 4- to 6-pound Slime line and Rockport Rattler jigs.

Most crappie jigs sink at a rate of about one foot per second. When you hit the right number, the fish will let you know. Resist the urge to hop, skip and dance the jig.

If you want to catch a fish, it’s really important that you put your bait where a fish lives.

Lots of anglers ditch their catfish poles and bass-fishing rods this time of year to catch a mess of crappie.