Almost every veteran crappie catcher can recount times when he was catching fish just as fast as he could toss out a yellow jig, when suddenly, for no apparent reason, the fishing went bust. Different ...

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?

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 ...

Lots of anglers ditch their catfish poles and bass-fishing rods this time of year to catch a mess of crappie. With a slew of spinners, crank baits, grubs and other bait choices available, we asked ...

What makes a good jig? Honestly, it’s not that complicated. The two main considerations are size and color. For size, I’ll use anything from a 1/8 ounce to micro jigs that are 1/64 or even 1/80 ounce.

Not only are crappie one of the most color-selective fish, they are fickle about their preferences as well. What they like at 8 a.m. may vary greatly from what they like at 6 p.m. That’s why ...

The list of effective lures for black bass fishing gets longer as the water cools. Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers said spinner baits, plastic worms, jerk baits, jig and pigs and ...

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

Crappie are hands down one of my favorite species to target. These abundant, aggressive fish also taste excellent right out of the fryer. Whether you are bobber fishing in the spring, or ice fishing ...