Crappie Blog

5 Things about Triggering the Tough Bite with Jeff Jowers

May 22, 2023

By Greg McCain The time arrives each year when the crappie bite turns tough. The easy limits of spring are replaced by fish recovering from the spawn, those spooking due to ultra-clear water, and some experiencing general lethargy. So what does a crappie fisherman do in the late spring and summer months when the bite…read more

Kyron Washington puts modern twist on childhood practice

May 11, 2023

By Greg McCain When the calendar flips to May, many anglers reflect on a nostalgic fishing time from their childhood. In an age when fishermen have become single-species specialists, time remains to ignore the crappie, bass, or catfish for a few days and pursue various species that collectively fall under the umbrella of bream. Texas…read more

Big Crappie Bash Recap: Changes Make for Tough Bite

May 3, 2023

By Greg McCain Change was the prevailing theme of the third annual Crappie Cove/ACC Crappie Stix Big Crappie Bash held Saturday (April 29) on Watts Bar Lake. While the lake remained the same and the tournament was held out of Terrace View Marina for the second year, competitors faced a variety of different conditions this…read more