Category: Blog Posts

Kentucky Lake group honors veterans

April 19, 2022

By Greg McCain Fishing serves as a balm for many anglers, a few moments of relaxation in a chaotic world.. That was the intent of a group of crappie enthusiasts near Kentucky Lake when they first organized a tournament for veterans in 2021. They wanted a chance to honor those who served our country, providing…read more

Try wading for Mississippi slabs

April 6, 2022

By Greg McCain Wading is one of the venerable traditions of Mississippi crappie fishing. Long among the ultimate destinations for giant Mississippi slabs, the lakes near the I-55 corridor are collectively known as the Big 4. Anglers generally practice more traditional techniques on Grenada, Enid, Sardis, or Arkbutlas, all rated among the top crappie fisheries…read more

Mississippi misadventures: Finding good in a difficult trip

April 1, 2022

By Greg McCain The Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote a poem over 200 years ago that included the line (and I’m paraphrasing somewhat) “the best laid plans of mice and men often go wrong.” Surely Burns didn’t know much about crappie fishing, but he must have been foreshadowing a Mississippi trip recently completed by ACC…read more