Looking for bait for crappie? Our experts ranked the best crappie lures from spinners to crankbaits to pre-rigged shad.

Learn how to catch more crappies during the dog days of summer. Discover the best small lake spots—docks, timber, deep basins, vegetation—and proven lures ...

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.

Crappie bite best on jigs. Go with plastic worms or top-water lures to catch black bass. Lake Sequoyah Angler Mike McBride said catfish are biting well on liver or cut bait.

Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers said some good black bass fishing takes place at night with big plastic worms or spinner baits in dark colors. Try top-water lures at first and last ...

Crappie are biting fair on hair jigs or minnows around brush and docks. Lake Tenkiller black bass are biting fair on plastic worms, spinner baits and top-water lures around brush, rocks and along ...

This serene lake in Alabama is an excellent destination for fishing, offering miles of shoreline, several marinas for rentals, and cozy nearby lodging.