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.

Jerry Blake’s clients usually catch crappie on slip-bobber rigs baited with live minnows.

One unconventional winter crappie-catcher is a 4-1/2-inch Smithwick Rattling Rogue. Rig the lure Carolina style, with a 1/8- to 1/4-ounce tungsten weight above a barrel swivel on your line, and a ...

How to catch winter crappie in Eagle Lake at a glance According to Krutz, these are the basics for catching cold-weather crappie at Eagle Lake. Use Capps and Coleman double minnow rigs.

The Dropshot Minnow Rig For pinpoint vertical presentations - think crappie hugging pilings, bridge abutments, or sharp breaks - a dropshot-style minnow rig gives you complete control.

Spider rigs are great for catching crappie in mid and late winter in Arkansas lakes. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Bryan Hendricks) ...

I have to admit my first and only foray into winter crappie fishing was not a good time. Maybe it was the 6 inches of snow on the ground. It could have been the single-digit temperature. I think ...

The first Big Chill of this winter is upon us, and it's sure to shut down bass fishing for several weeks as the cold shocks the fish in most lakes statewide. However, what's bad for bass anglers ...

Trolling live minnows very slowly and focusing on deep water are two keys to success for winter crappie fishing at Eagle Lake and Barnett Reservoir.