Fishing duo Cole and Jay debate crappie jigs vs live minnows for the biggest slabs.

Anglers are eager for walleye and white bass spawns, but crappie are biting now. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said crappie can be caught from brush in water that's 30 to 40 feet deep. Fish a jig or ...

Crappie are biting fair, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Anglers report catching lots of small crappie with minnows or jigs around brush. Crappie must be 10 inches or longer to keep at Beaver Lake ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay catch slab crappie at a giant spillway using live minnows versus jigs.

When crappies turn finicky, small adjustments make a big difference. These five ice fishing moves help turn follows into solid bites.

Striped bass are on the move daily. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said the best striper fishing is between Prairie Creek park and Point 6. Shad or brood minnows are the best baits. Have a top-water lure ...

Crappie and green sunfish slow on minnows, jigs and tube jigs at 34-44 ft. along creek channels, the dam, docks and main lake. White bass slow on grubs, rattletraps, jigs and lipless baits at 8-12 ft.

LITTLE ROCK — Going after crappie? Think about taking along some small lures in addition to live minnows or jigs. For years, some anglers who have worked bass-type lures in crappie waters have ...

Crappie fishing is a signal spring is upon us. When “slabs,” as big crappie are called, are found close to shore, you should also expect turkeys to be gobbling and morel mushrooms to be popping. I’ve ...