With the bitter cold lately, most area fishermen have stored their gear away in a dark closet. However, there are a few diehards that refuse to let a falling th ...

crappie, sunfish, catfish and walleye. Many campgrounds and marinas are located on the west side of the lake, including Buchanan Resort about 15 northeast of the Tennessee town of Paris.

Some people even cross state lines because they say hunting and fishing licenses are already too high in Tennessee. LeDerrick Stokes nicknamed “Mr. Crappie Casket” is a lifelong outdoorsman.