If you can't go fishing because it's too cold and windy, take advantage of the downtime with some rod-and-reel maintenance.

Find and catch early-season crappie with this step-by-step guide to targeting spawning slabs from ice-out through spawn. In regions that receive ice cover, crappies spend the winter suspended over ...

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

You ever miss the old homestead? Talkin’ to you … all of you asylum seekers from Rochester, New Haven and Trenton. Ever suffer from a bit of survivor’s guilt as you soak up all of the warmth and solid ...

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 ...