Today’s crappie lures come in a vast array of sizes, colors, patterns and actions. And that’s a good thing, because you never know where you’ll find these nomadic fish and what will trip their trigger ...

Let’s start with the ultralight rod. The best crappie rods are ones that are super flexible, allowing you to not only detect the lightest bites, but also allow you to work the tiniest finesse baits.

Striped bass are on the move daily. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said the best striper fishing is between Prairie Creek park and Point 6. Shad or brood minnows are the best baits. Have a top-water lure ...

Sep. 7—Lake Lanier's current level has risen slightly from this past week. The rain has brought the lake up a little. Currently, the lake level is at 1,068.90 feet or 2.1 feet below the full pool of 1 ...

Anglers who've been fishing most of their lives sometimes learn a lesson. Mike McBride hadn't made more than four casts when a crappie the size of a dinner plate nailed his small jig. His first fish ...

Anglers on safari for springtime crappie at Beaver Lake beat the bushes in their quest to get a bite from these tasty panfish. Fishermen like Bob Carnes of Rogers also pound toppled trees, stumps and ...

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For all those crappie anglers who have been waiting for cooler waters to turn on the bite, the wait is over. With water temperatures plunging into the low 50's this week, crappies should be fully into ...