Crappie Blog

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

The ACC 16-footer: More than a trolling rod

December 15, 2021

By Greg McCain When Mississippi tournament competitor Shane Johnson joined the LiveScope generation about three years ago, he didn’t have to look far for the rod he would use. He already had it in the boat. Shane, an ACC pro staffer from Madison, MS, and a member of the ultra-competitive Magnolia Crappie Club, had long…read more