But even if you target crappies on small lakes and ponds like I do, his lessons for a fall attack apply. And if you’re one of ...

Crappie are one of the most popular gamefish in the U.S.—and for good reason. They’re fun to catch for anglers of any skill level, the put up a good fight, and they can grow to impressive sizes. If ...

Social media chatter is getting louder as anglers throughout our region are asking where and when the autumn crappie bite is kicking in. The home range of white and black crappies includes ...

Finding crappies on their transition from deep water to shallow can result in some jumbos like this pair. This is how boat positioning becomes important in staying with schools of fish. As winter ...

From area lakes to the turkey woods, warmer days with more hours of sunshine have bass, crappie and wild turkeys looking forward to spring as reliably as the outdoorsmen who chase them. In area lakes, ...

Sometimes in fishing, knowing where you've been is the best way to figure out where to go. It's springtime in the Midwest, and it's a time of year when a variety of fish species are becoming more ...

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Tony Mariotti’s philosophy of fishing is much like that of a well-known sneaker company: Just do it. “Too many people want exact information on how to catch fish. What lake?

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Patience, persistence and presentation are three key elements to fishing success. A proper presentation puts the right bait in ...