Targeting fall crappies can be surprisingly fun and effective. That's because they school up and get aggressive. Here's how ...

COLUMBUS– With a free weekend of fishing across the state, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has recently released a listing of places in Central Ohio that are ...

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Crappie fishing is a signal spring is upon us. When “slabs,” as big crappie are called, are found close to shore, you should also expect turkeys to be gobbling and morel mushrooms to be popping. I’ve ...

Over the years, I've sat through a fair number of fishing and hunting seminars. Some are certainly more interesting than others -- personal preference plays a big role here. I've never been blown away ...

Torches and pitchforks would undoubtedly come for you if you ate a 6-pound bass and had the audacity to post about it on social media. The mob’s anger wouldn’t be completely unjustified as large bass ...

Barnett Reservoir is producing plenty of crappie over 2 pounds. Both the main lake and Pelahatchie Bay are holding large numbers of quality fish. Anglers are targeting fish near structure around ...

Fishing guide Ben Matsubu says the mid-lake area is turning over and the crappie have scattered. Best bite has been in 10 to ...

Don’t have a big boat – or no boat at all? Fisheries Biologist David Baker recommends fishing smaller lakes for crappie during the April spawning season. Every spring, anglers pursuing crappie during ...

Fishing duo Cole and Jay find nonstop slab crappie packed tight in a busy creek. Voices: We should be ashamed of ourselves ...

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