Earlier this month, I spent a few days fishing on Weiss Lake in Centre, Alabama, to film an episode of Field & Stream “Hook Shots.” Centre happens to be the “Crappie Capital of the World,” and it ...

TRI-LAKES AREA — Some people find it hard to understand why the crappie is such a popular sport fish. Unlike bass, catfish and trout, which hit baits with unbridled ferocity, this panfish’s strike ...

Earlier this month, I spent a few days fishing on Weiss Lake in Centre, Alabama, to film an episode of Field & Stream “Hook Shots .” Centre happens to be the “Crappie Capital of the World,” and it ...

RIVER VALLEY and OZARK AREA — Some people find it hard to understand why the crappie is such a popular sport fish. Unlike bass, catfish and trout, which hit baits with unbridled ferocity, this panfish ...

Considering the past winter, it might seem a bit early to start the fishing season. However, many local anglers are already enjoying their first taste of fried crappie fillets. In fact, veteran ...

Because I'm eating healthier these days and because I'm bored with plain fried fish, I'm angling for more imaginative ways to honor my favorite freshwater delicacies. For inspiration, I turned to ...

As the old adage states, the dogwoods are blooming, so the crappie are biting. With that, spring is a great time to fill a cooler full of slabs. With a statewide limit of 30 crappie, a few good days ...