Crappie/Bream Archives - Page 11 of 29

May 2, 2026

Tight-lining for crappie with Ed Duke

Ed Duke shares his thought on why tight-lining is a great method for catching crappie 365 days a year. […]

Species spotlight: shellcracker

Redear sunfish are commonly referred to as shellcrackers in the Carolinas. These fish fight hard and make for excellent table fare. […]

Gene Clemmons 3.27-pound crappie

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Gene Clemmons of Roanoke Rapids, NC caught this 3.27lb crappie to anchor a 7 fish stringer with his fishing partner Roy Taylor that weighed 15.37lbs. […]

How to find and catch crappie on any lake

Brian Cope

You’ll consistently find and catch your share of crappie, even when visiting new waters, with these tips from Sam Seamster of Wild Life Adventures. […]

Freshwater fishing report: crappie biting on brush piles

Brian Cope

The crappie are biting consistently, especially around deep brush piles throughout the Carolinas, despite the nasty weather this February has brought us. […]

How does new sonar technology help crappie fishermen

Phillip Gentry

New sonar is no substitute for crappie-fishing know-how, but it might take yours to the next level. […]

Fishing on the Santee Cooper lakes explodes in March

Terry Madewell

Santee Cooper is a shallow-water fishing paradise, and it’s tough to beat the skinny water action of March. Multiple species of fish are in spawning mode, with stripers, largemouth bass and crappie in their annual reproductive rituals. […]