As I pen this column, the ice is disappearing from our area lakes, a bit later than usual, thanks to warmer temps just now ...

WOOD COUNTY, Texas — What East Texas fishing tournament has golden tickets and a fish that could win you $25,000? The answer ...

From area lakes to the turkey woods, warmer days with more hours of sunshine have bass, crappie and wild turkeys looking forward to spring as reliably as the outdoorsmen who chase them. In area lakes, ...

In freshwater lakes across the land, baitfish such as live shiners have displaced the worm as the go-to bait. But the worm remains a classic option.

Crappie aren’t going to scream drag, but a quality reel will save you a lot of headaches on the water. The Lew’s Custom Speed Spin Spinning Reel is usually $110, but it’s now on sale for $70. There ...

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 ...

While area minnow sales continue to increase, the hottest item going in the crappie world remains the Bobby Garland Baby Shad, a market position that product line has now held for many years.

It’s no secret that forward-facing sonar (FFS) is an incredibly effective tool for catching crappie. The best crappie lures and crappie rods are also not a secret. But, the FFS settings to clearly see ...

An overlap of perch and coho fishing on southern Lake Michigan, the wide variety of spring weather and options and the ...

Luke's guest this week is Jerry Hancock, crappie guide, tournament angler and co-owner with Travis Decker of CRAPPIEFEST ( ...

The TWRA wants to build a comprehensive report each week of the state’s lakes. If you do not see a report for your favorite ...