But even if you target crappies on small lakes and ponds like I do, his lessons for a fall attack apply. And if you’re one of ...

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. 11.