
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Crappie time on Minnetonka
A tiny jig tipped with a plastic minnow has been catching some crappies.

A tiny jig tipped with a plastic minnow has been catching some crappies.


There’s a common misconception that crappies aren’t active until the water gets into the mid- to upper-40s, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.

It’s the perfect size for profile, but has the weight, control and feel you need to be effective.

Successful fishing comes down to finding them and giving them the right presentation. The question is, are you willing to brave the elements and find new techniques to catch fish when it’s cold?


Springtime can bring some of the best crappie fishing all year. There are some things to be mindful of, though, and oftentimes it can be small adjustments that turn into big successes. We focus on

In his final ice-fishing tip of the season, Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about sight-lining for tough-bite sunfish and crappies. He suggests using 2-pound test line to control the fall of your

The numbers are what panfish anglers’ dreams are made of: a crappie measuring 17.75 inches, with a 15-inch girth, weighing just over 3 pounds. Panfish enthusiast Wyatt Williams caught – and released – that dream
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