Oct. 20—Some people might get tired of chasing crappie, but Andy Houston, of Mantachie, says he doesn't know who those people would be. "It never gets old," he said. Crappie fishing is always a good ...

While a lot of fishermen are okay spending the next few months staying warm by the fireplace or by central heat, there are ...

Autumn fishing frustrates many Arkansas crappie anglers. During fall, these beloved panfish are often scattered and hard to find. Crappie may be deep one day, shallow the next and suspended at ...

Almost every Arkansas angler loves to catch a big mess of good-eating crappie. Winter provides a great time to do this. Crappie feed actively this season and often gather in large schools when the ...

The spring crappie fishing will usually get started around here as early as February. I know that February is still winter time, but tell that to the crappie. Crappie fishing in the late winter or ...

An early morning phone call from Strafford resident Dennis Heymer was all it took for me to grab some crappie fishing gear and head for the lake. Heymer is a winter crappie angler who typically ...

Grady Johnson was having a problem – the kind most anglers would envy. Johnson had three fishing rigs dangling minnows a few feet out from the cane on Lake Jesup’s Gator Point. One bobber disappeared ...

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, put up a good fight, and can grow to impressive sizes. If you don’t ...

September saw excellent live-lining for largemouth once the waters settled down from the early month storms. Live-lining was very good in October with a mix of crappies and bass taking minnows, thanks ...

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Hang around a gaggle of crappie fishermen for a little while and the subject of jig colors will arise. What is the best crappie-jig color? What color catches the biggest crappie?

Beginning next month, even the best crappie anglers in the state won’t be taking home as many fish as they have in the past. A new rule effective July 1 will reduce the daily catch allowed by each ...