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How to Use Forward-Facing Sonar to Catch Crappie: Settings, Modes, and Mounts Explained How to Use Forward-Facing Sonar to Catch Crappie: Settings, Modes, and Mounts Explained

By Chad Morgenthaler

The Best Crappie Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

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The Best Crappie Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Crappie Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

The Best Baits for Bluegill and Other Panfish The Best Baits for Bluegill and Other Panfish

A young Minnesota angler and his dad with a state-record black crappie.

Minnesota Boy Says ‘Yes’ to Fishing with Dad, Catches State-Record Black Crappie Minnesota Boy Says ‘Yes’ to Fishing with Dad, Catches State-Record Black Crappie

By Alice Jones Webb

An angler stands next to a mounted crappie.

‘I Just Wanted to Catch a Fish,’ Says Ohio Angler Who Caught the New State-Record Crappie ‘I Just Wanted to Catch a Fish,’ Says Ohio Angler Who Caught the New State-Record Crappie

Two fishing buddies hold up black crappies.

West Virginia Fishing Buddies Break State Crappie Record Twice in One Morning West Virginia Fishing Buddies Break State Crappie Record Twice in One Morning

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The Biggest Crappies Ever Caught The Biggest Crappies Ever Caught

By Ken Perrotte

A spearfisherman with a chunky bluegill.

South Dakota Diver Spears a State-Record Bluegill South Dakota Diver Spears a State-Record Bluegill

micro ned rig fishing

Micro Ned Rigs: The Ultimate Bait for Targeting Bluegills and Bass at the Same Time Micro Ned Rigs: The Ultimate Bait for Targeting Bluegills and Bass at the Same Time

By Alex Robinson

Minnesota state record black crappie.

Minnesota Angler Breaks His Own State Record With 17.5-Inch Crappie Minnesota Angler Breaks His Own State Record With 17.5-Inch Crappie

By Natalie Krebs

The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

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The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

angler with a bluegill

How to Catch Bluegills: 11 Tips for Landing Giant Bluegills This Summer How to Catch Bluegills: 11 Tips for Landing Giant Bluegills This Summer

The new state-record white perch caught by Scott Smith in Michigan

Michigan’s New Record White Perch Is So Big, It Was Initially Misidentified as a White Bass Michigan’s New Record White Perch Is So Big, It Was Initially Misidentified as a White Bass

Spring crappie fishing

How to Catch Crappie How to Catch Crappie

By Nicole Stone

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Crappie Fishing

It’s OK to Keep Trophy Crappie It’s OK to Keep Trophy Crappie

By Scott Einsmann

Jeffrey Forester holds a Georgia record rock bass.

Georgia Angler Sets State’s First Rock Bass Record Georgia Angler Sets State’s First Rock Bass Record

Chuck Main holds a potential state record-tying yellow perch.

Jumbo Yellow Perch Caught by Pennsylvania Angler Should Tie the State Record Jumbo Yellow Perch Caught by Pennsylvania Angler Should Tie the State Record

Crappie Fishing

Catch Spring Crappies from Shore Catch Spring Crappies from Shore

The best crappie fishing lines being tested on the water.

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The Best Fishing Lines for Crappie of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Fishing Lines for Crappie of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

ice fishing crappie

Crappie Barotrauma Controversy: Are All Crappies Caught in Deep Water Destined to Die? Crappie Barotrauma Controversy: Are All Crappies Caught in Deep Water Destined to Die?