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Crappie Recipes – A Catch To Be Savored

Imagine a bright, peaceful day out on the lake – gently cruising back to the docks with a cooler packed full of crappie. The heavenly thought of flaky crappie for supper lingers on your mind. Perhaps the most delicious and prized fish of the North American lake waters is the crappie-both black and white. It … Read more

The Complete Guide to Crappie Fishing

Crappie Fishing – The Complete Guide

If you’re a beginner looking to get into crappie fishing or if you’re a seasoned vet trying to improve your skills, you’ve come to the right place. This page acts as a road map for CrappieFisher.com, and contains links to articles on all the basics of crappie fishing. If you follow it from top to … Read more

4 Reasons You Should Be Fishing For Crappie

4 Reasons You Should Be Fishing For Crappie

The crappie consistently ranks near the top for the most popular freshwater sportfish in the United States. The 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, & Wildlife-Associated Recreation shows there were 6.1 million anglers who spent a total of 102 million days on the water in search of the crappie. That’s an estimated 23% of all … Read more

What is the Best Fishing Line for Crappie?

What is the Best Fishing Line for Crappie?

There are really four options for choosing fishing line for crappie: monofilament, fluorocarbon, braided, and uni-filament. Each has their advantages and disadvantages, depending on the situation. So what is the best fishing line for crappie? Monofilament Line  Monofilament is versatile and very popular. It’s translucent, making it tough for fish to see. It holds well to … Read more

Ice Fishing for Crappie - A How-To Guide

Ice Fishing for Crappie – A How-To Guide

Ice fishing for crappie can produce a lot of fish when the water freezes in northern parts of the U.S. When winter rolls around, a crappie’s metabolism slows down and they become lethargic. They will be slower and less aggressive than they are during the rest of the year. Not to worry though; if you … Read more