I look forward to fall fishing for a variety of reasons — the crisp weather, colorful surroundings, and unique seasonal fishing scenarios. Near the top of the list: fall crappie. As water temperatures ...

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 ...

COLUMBUS– With a free weekend of fishing across the state, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has recently released a listing of places in Central Ohio that are ...

Recently, this column focused on how to locate crappies during the fall time frame. But that’s just the first part of the puzzle. Having found them, the next step is getting them to bite — the ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay utilize a straightforward autumn rig to successfully fill their entire vessel with a massive haul of crappie.

Fishing duo Cole & Jay witness the fall transition as schools of crappie begin to stack up below a giant spillway.

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Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers recommends using typical fall tactics to catch black bass. Those include casting top-water lures early, late or all day if it's cloudy. Spinner baits are ...

The woods were just beginning to turn the pale shades of green that mark the early stages of spring. Elm and willows were ...