Crappies feast on minnows during summer, but believe it or not, a live minnow isn’t the most effective bait to catch them.

This production — about an ancient carp — is so well done, it’s more of a film than simply a video. In your opinion, is it a bit over the top?

Throughout much of the country, a 2-pound crappie is considered a trophy, which makes this 4-pounder — caught from shore! — insanely impressive.

During early spring, crappies will visit shallow-water wood and other cover well before spawning season to feed. Here’s how to capitalize on this brief window of opportunity.

The Northland Fishing Tackle Tungsten Flat Fry Jig is a great choice when ice fishing pressured panfish waters.

Fish don’t always survive when you release them, and this is especially true when they come from deep water due to a condition called barotrauma.

The author field tests two St. Croix rods during 2022 and 2023 — one heavy-power Victory Series casting model, and one Panfish Series spinning model.

A crappie weighing 2 pounds is huge; this one tipped the scales at a hair over 4 pounds!

When water temps drop into the 40s in the North and Midwest, crappies set up in deep holes, making them easy to find — and catch.

A cork board fishing lure display is a clever way for avid youth anglers to celebrate their PBs (personal bests).