These are wonderful times to be a crappie fan; we finally have quality, dedicated crappie rods and gear. Creative anglers and companies are crafting exciting new tackle, lures, and equipment, at last ...

Sometimes, agonizing over the perfect reel to pair with a technique-specific rod is fun. Other times, you want to buy a complete setup and go fishing. That’s where a crappie combo comes in handy. It’s ...

Cole & Jay film as she hooks a personal best crappie using jig and bobber.

It's amazing any 2-year-old ever makes it to his third birthday. Not only do the little runts earn with every tantrum the pejorative "terrible 2s," solidifying their parents' resolve to be more ...

Cole & Jay land giant fall slabs in the swamp with jigs and bobbers. These endangered predators have finally returned. Should ...

Anglers who've been fishing most of their lives sometimes learn a lesson. Mike McBride hadn't made more than four casts when a crappie the size of a dinner plate nailed his small jig. His first fish ...

Cypress trees hold the key to the sac-a-lait bite right now in South Louisiana, but wise anglers also need to watch water levels. (Photo by Todd Masson, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) (Todd Masson) It ...