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.

Here is the latest Fishing Report as provided by Texas Parks and Wildlife for Oct. 18.

FAIR. Water stained; 80 degrees; 0.84 feet above pool. Quality sized bass are good in 2-5 feet of water with soft plastics.

It had been hot in Arkansas for weeks. The thermometer shot up to 101 degrees one day, and it had been over 100 for close to a month. For some folks, the scorching summer weather meant it was too ...

Sometimes, agonizing over the perfect reel to pair with a technique-specific rod is fun. Other times, you want to buy a complete setup and go fishing. That’s where a crappie combo comes in handy. It’s ...

These are wonderful times to be a crappie fan; we finally have quality, dedicated crappie rods and gear. Creative anglers and companies are crafting exciting new tackle, lures, and equipment, at last ...

Palo Duro Canyon is of Texas' best places to visit. And if you make a trip to the canyon anytime soon, you'll get to see ...

Crappie are on the banks, and there's no better time to catch them than right now. No matter where you are in Arkansas, crappie are spawning in shallow water. You don't need fancy electronics to find ...