Crappie Blog

Buying a boat: Why fiberglass is better?

January 12, 2022

By Greg McCain The choices are many for fishermen seeking to buy a boat. From hull design to storage capacity to performance to many other features, buyers always consider the pros and cons of different models. A basic starting point for choosing a boat is composition: Which is better between the two most common materials…read more

Spider-rigging maintains relevance as crappie fishing continues to evolve

December 29, 2021

By Greg McCain Little doubt remains that crappie fishing has changed dramatically since the introduction of Garmin’s LiveScope technology. The forward-facing sonar completely revolutionized crappie fishing for those who chose to use it, notably at the tournament level. The potential for identifying and pursuing the biggest fish in a given pond left non-LiveScopers in the…read more

5 Features of ACC Ice Rods

December 17, 2021

By Greg McCain Ice-fishing rods occupy a specialized niche in the overall market. Used for a relatively short time each year in the northern portion of the country by a hardy group of fishermen, ice rods retain the basic components of a traditional spinning pole while fulfilling the specialized requirements necessary for success on the…read more