Ice fishing for panfish is wildly popular, thanks to the accessibility of the species and the action-packed experience they provide. If you want to hit the ice for crappie, bluegill, or perch, you’ll ...

Hello folks, this week we come at you from the frozen waters where we drilled some holes through the ice and gear up to catch ...

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 ...

Adam “Griff” Griffith can find and catch crappies. It could be on a clandestine backwater or hiding in plain sight in an urban lake, but make no mistake, the man finds and catches big fish. Making the ...

Whether you are bobber fishing in the spring, or ice fishing in the heart of winter, they present one of the greatest fishing opportunities for anglers across the country. Knowing how to catch crappie ...

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No matter if you called them crappie or calico bass, ice-off on Chautauqua Lake means it’s time to chase some of the tastiest fish Chautauqua Lake has to offer. Not only are they great table fare, but ...

Ice fishing has been a passion of mine since 1990. The allure of cutting a hole in the ice to catch fish gets my blood pumping every winter. Growing up during my school days I eagerly awaited Sundays ...

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Frosty hands, frozen water, and the inevitable sharp edges they create have always necessitated simple, streamlined, yet steadfast ice fishing reels. For over 20 years, I’ve trusted a quiver of ...

Unseasonably warm temperatures have extended crappie fishing deep into November. Reservoir levels are favorable for launching a boat, and the fish are schooling up in 15 to 30 feet of water. Anglers ...