Crappie Blog

Retrieve rates matter; let the crappie decide

December 8, 2021

By Greg McCain East Tennessee guide and Wired for Crappie YouTuber Matt Xenos always expresses a high degree of enthusiasm when discussing all things crappie fishing. When I quizzed members of the ACC Crappie Stix pro staff about retrieve rates, that enthusiasm was palpable even though Matt was hundreds of miles away. The question posed:…read more

Reels To Pair With Your ACC Crappie Stix

December 3, 2021

By Greg McCain As crappie fishing continues to evolve, reels have gained a more prominent role in a fisherman’s tackle arsenal. For years, reels were something of an afterthought. The focus remained on rods, lines, and lures, especially among those anglers who used multi-rod spreads to pursue crappie. At times, reels were nothing more than…read more

Boat Ramp Etiquette: Practice Efficiency, Offer Help

November 22, 2021

By Greg McCain Last week, we addressed the idea of on-the-water boating/fishing etiquette here on the ACC Crappie Stix blog. Members of the pro staff offered some classic etiquette fails, but they also offered advice that solidifies what is and what isn’t acceptable on the water. Today, we extend the idea of fishing etiquette to…read more