The woods were just beginning to turn the pale shades of green that mark the early stages of spring. Elm and willows were ...

Most anglers have their opinion what's the best jig color to use while crappie fishing. They usually have jigs in an array of colors but end up using only a few. Most fish do see color, according to ...

Hang around a crappie fisherman or two for just a little while and the subject of jig colors will arise. What is the best crappie jig color? What color catches the biggest crappie? What works best for ...

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.

Learn when crappie spawn, where to find them, and the best lures to use. Here's what you need to know to catch spring crappie ...