Unfortunately, all fishing lures aren’t created equal. Some deliver more than others, distinguishing them as the best crappie lures on the market. Tube jigs are a staple of crappie fishing.

If you have a little ripple on the water the bait will naturally jig itself or you can impart some action. I find it works best if I do nothing and keep my eyes glued to the float for any sudden ...

Let’s start with the ultralight rod. The best crappie rods are ones that are super flexible, allowing you to not only detect the lightest bites, but also allow you to work the tiniest finesse baits.

Learn how zooplankton behavior and lake structures guide your mid-winter crappie fishing success ... be a growing camp of those obsessed with big baits—glide baits, swimbaits, umbrella rigs.