The first fish I ever caught on an artificial lure was a crappie. It hit a Hildebrandt black and yellow spinner bait cast from a green metal Johnson Century reel mounted on a solid fiberglass rod with ...

COLUMBUS − If you’re planning that first fishing trip of the new spring, the Buckeye State has plenty of options if you want a smaller location than a trip to Lake Erie. Below is a list of Ohio’s Top ...

How to find and catch spawning crappies in shallow water this spring using these proven tips, baits, and locations to maximize your early-season crappie bite ...

Spring is officially here. And that means there are a lot of fishing opportunities for freshwater anglers, one being crappie. Now, crappie aren't the biggest fish, nor will they put up the biggest ...

Make sure your fishing license is up to date and get ready to cast a line, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has some suggestions for the best angling around the state. In a recent Facebook ...

Spring crappie fishing is excellent this year in the bays of picturesque Chautauqua Lake. Veteran angler Bob Rustowicz says, “Be sure to dress warm.” Submitted photo For many years, after the ice ...

The Ohio River comes alive in spring with giant crappie slabs, and the bite is absolutely insane. Every cast is a new trophy.

It’s peak season and the crappie are massive—watch the nonstop action as anglers haul in giants one after another.