Benmin Smith There’s something about bobber fishing that is uniquely frustrating. You make the cast and let line go down. Before you know it, the wind or current has pushed the bobber around. It appears as if someone bit the bait so you set the hook. Nothing happen and process starts all over again, until you get … Read more
In clear water, you have to fish finesse and tailor the equipment to the situation. Hard water crappies see everything, won’t eat what isn’t naturaly-looking, and detect your line. For them, a lure has to dissapears; you have to feel the subtle bites in your hands. How to Choose a Crappie Rod for Clear Water … Read more
Crappie are notorious for a certain point in the bite where you catch them on every other cast and then they just shut down. That’s often attributed to whether or not your rod has good feel down that thin line. Does it whisper before it yells? This is one such rod. Not a big splashy … Read more
A crappie bite is delicate. So much so that having the right rod can make all the difference. You’ll be standing there with your rod held high, waiting for that small tick of a bite from a crappie. Are these rods worth the money? That’s a question that has divided anglers into two camps: the … Read more
Late spring sees the water turn to glass. It’s a certain hush you can feel on the lake. Trout is holding out deep. Bass are off of bed. Crappie is schooling up and waiting for some bait fish to swim by. And it’s what freshwater anglers wait all year long for. Everything You Need To … Read more