I look forward to fall fishing for a variety of reasons — the crisp weather, colorful surroundings, and unique seasonal fishing scenarios. Near the top of the list: fall crappie. As water temperatures ...

The first warm days of spring may be the only time many fishing enthusiasts hit the water with crappie in mind, which is a shame because the fall can be just as productive for those seeking the slabs, ...

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

Recently, this column focused on how to locate crappies during the fall time frame. But that’s just the first part of the puzzle. Having found them, the next step is getting them to bite — the ...

Cool mornings followed by Indian summer afternoons mark the arrival of my favorite time of year to fish. Even though there are competing interests with a plethora of hunting opportunities, fishing in ...

Crappie are one of the most popular gamefish in the U.S.—and for good reason. They’re fun to catch for anglers of any skill level, the put up a good fight, and they can grow to impressive sizes. If ...

Fall is a special time to go fishing in the Midwest as most species, like this walleye caught by Joe Henry at Lake of the Woods, are aggressively feeding in preparation for winter. Submitted photo ...