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Crappie records fall in New York

Not only is this fish the first white crappie to break the 4-pound mark in New York, it’s the biggest crappie of any kind ever caught in the state. For the complete story, click here.

Lake Oneida, Butler County

Largemouth bass are the star at Oneida these days. It’s been a steady climb to the top, too, as surveys done in 2010, 2015 and 2020 reveal.

Late-summer tactics

The fun part is you never know what you’re going to catch on these mid-lake structures. It could be a bass, walleye, pike, or even a big bluegill. ⁠

Unique techniques for fall panfish

Traditional methods of just still-fishing with live bait or casting with small jigs may not get you the results you desire.

Welcome to modern crappie fishing on Rend Lake

All these features came in particularly handy on this Saturday morning when a steady southernly wind had three-foot waves, with the occasional white cap, rolling across the shallow north end of Rend Lake.

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