Every crappie angler has been there. You find a big school on your electronics, catch a few fish quickly, then watch the bite ...

It's a (very) windy day out here on Rondeau Bay. We're fishing shallow water and jigging among the weeds to catch pike, bass, ...

Slab crappies are meat eaters—sure enough minnow munchers. They take artificials well at times, especially jigs—but big crappie will turn their noses at even the best of the best crappie lures.

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 ...

How to find and catch spawning crappies in shallow water this spring using these proven tips, baits, and locations to maximize your early-season crappie bite ...