Benmin Smith

Trolling for crappie is easily one of the most popular methods for catching the fish and for good reason – it’s quick, easy, and very effective. You don’t need much more equipment than what you currently use to catch crappie, with just a boat, trolling motor, and few additional pieces of tackle required for a … Read more

For those who own or have fishing rights access to large private ponds, arguably the most efficient way to catch crappie is to setup crappie trap. A proper crappie trap can catch more crappie in far less time and work compared to traditional fishing methods. Plus, a good trap once set up can be left … Read more

Crappie are one of the most popular sport fish in North America. They have a reputation for tasting good, which is why they are a prime target of those who fish the freshwater areas of the US and Canada. Being so abundant, crappie are not uniform in their development which means that they have subtle … Read more

Crappie dock fishing is an often-overlooked method for reeling in the delicious panfish. This is because both floating and fixed docks offer the perfect conditions for attracting crappie, including coverage from the sun and other extreme elements while encouraging the growth of various marine life that crappie feed on. In fact, providing that the conditions … Read more

While crappie are well known for their great taste, what may surprise some is that they are also quite nutritious compared to many other fish. As part of the sunfish family, crappie offer many of the nutritional benefits that are found in freshwater fish and offer a little more in terms of overall health. What … Read more