Crappie/Bream Archives - Page 28 of 29

May 1, 2026

Lynches River’s bream heat up as weather cools

It’s time to get on the bream in Lynches River while these fish are still feeding heavily before the end of the fall. […]

The edges of weed lines are great places to find nice summer bass that aren’t in deep water.

Brush will hold crappie

Terry Madewell

August delivers “crappie consistency” to the Santee Cooper lakes. With water temperatures near or at the zenith for the year, slabs are ganged up around identifiable underwater targets in both Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie. […]

This time of year, anglers will find crappie near structures like dams, bridges, and riprapped banks.

Don’t neglect those dam crappie

Phillip Gentry

B’n’M Poles pro-staffer Kent Driscoll suggests crappie fishermen looking to warm up on some cold-water crappie need to head to the nearest dam or sizeable riprapped bank. […]

Try crankbaits for crappie when the fish go deep

Dan Kibler

When crappie are holding in deeper water, using crankbaits is a good tactic to put them in the boat. […]

Shooting docks is an effective technique for getting crappie jigs in hard-to-reach places, and it's now easier and safer with Pull Tabs.

Shooting docks now easier for crappie anglers

Brian Cope

The term “shooting docks” might sound like a duck hunting term, but it’s actually a well-known fishing technique among crappie anglers throughout the Carolinas. Despite the name, no firearms are involved. […]

Here are six super tips on catching winter crappie

Terry Madewell

Catch your share of winter crappie with these tips from a couple of pro anglers. […]

Redbreast bite is hot on the Edisto River

Brian Cope

Don’t give up on redbreast this time of year. No matter how hot the weather is, the redbreast still bite just fine. […]

Lake Murray shellcrackers moving shallow, hitting nightcrawlers

Brian Cope

Anglers can catch plenty of Lake Murray’s shellcrackers along the rock-lined shallows during the fall. […]

A bulletproof way to catch summer crappie? That’s tight-lining

Phillip Gentry

As July turns to August, anglers that have the most success at catching crappie are tight-lining with the proper gear and techniques. […]

The most bulletproof way to catch crappie? Try tight-lining

Phillip Gentry

Anglers who don’t mind the heat catch plenty of crappie all summer long, and one of the most effective ways of catching them is by tight-lining. […]