Crappie/Bream
Falls Lake crappie will move shallow in warm-weather spells
According to veteran fisherman Rod King of Durham, N.C., crappie fishing at Falls of the Neuse Lake this month hinges on sunlight and wind direction. […]
Crappie/Bream
Crappie/Bream
Catch multiple species with artificial lure/live bait combo
Technique works especially well in cold, clear water When Willis Trapp of Camden, S.C. told me he uses artificial lures in conjunction with live bait, I kind of cringed. I envisioned a Texas-rigged worm/live minnow […]
Crappie/Bream
Jordan Lake’s crappie are deep, but still biting
Jordan Lake’s crappie will continue to bite throughout the coldest months of the year, but anglers will find them considerably deeper than they will in the spring and fall. […]
Crappie/Bream
Layer up for winter kayak fishing trips
The winter months are great for kayak fishing, but anglers need to stay safe, warm, and dry. Layering up and wearing the proper clothing is essential, and wearing a PFD this time of year is a must. […]
Crappie/Bream
Celebrate Shearon Harris Lake crappie
Cooler December weather drives crappie to deep brush piles and stumps in Shearon Harris Lake. […]
Crappie/Bream
December slabs: a depth perception
Guide Dave Hilton spends a lot of time catching crappie on Lake Marion, and he’s learned specific tactics to improve success and describes them in his unique style.
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Cold crappie kickoff
Cool weather and dropping water temperatures are a very good combination for December crappie on South Carolina’s Lake Marion. Anglers with a good game plan find that crappies begin to congregate into tighter areas around deep-water cover and score outstanding catches.
Crappie/Bream
Jordan Lake crappie best targeted by tight-lining this month
Guide Freddie Sinclair said Jordan Lake, south of the Raleigh-Durham area, is holding steady as a good lake for crappie in November.
Crappie/Bream
Wateree River is place to be for November crappie
The November crappie bite is usually hot, and you’ll find no shortage of diehard anglers spider-rigging their way across lakes and reservoirs, but you’ll have little competition from anyone on South Carolina’s Wateree River.
Crappie/Bream
Kerr Lake slabs are on the move through November
When water temperatures drop, crappie go on the feed at Kerr Lake on the North Carolina-Virginia border.
Crappie/Bream
VIDEO – How to catch crappie in thick grass beds
For many anglers, fishing for crappie is an open water game. And whether they look for deep holes or shallow water with sunken brushpiles or stumps, you’ll find many anglers watching their electronics closely for any sign of fish or submerged debris that could be hiding the fish. It’s a great way to put crappie in the boat, but it’s not the only way. […]
Crappie/Bream
Lake Tillery’s slabs are hanging around thermocline
David Diggs of Norwood, N.C., said October is a great time to catch Lake Tillery’s big crappie.