The crazy weather swings we’ve experienced this winter indicate an upcoming warm-up, which suggest open water in some of our ...

Derek and Annabel Butler enjoy a day on the water fishing at Yellowwood State Forest. The Hoosier State may not be the first place people think of when it comes to excellent fishing. Yet, from north ...

Derek and Annabel Butler enjoy a day on the water fishing at Yellowwood State Forest. Submitted photo The Hoosier State may not be the first place people think of when it comes to excellent fishing, ...

The large tree section embedded in the river bottom presented no evidence above the surface, yet vividly revealed itself on the screen of my sonar unit. And if I was interpreting things right, there ...

Henry David Thoreau once wrote, "Many people go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after." In my experience, this rings especially true for crappie fishing. Let's be ...

No matter what the name -- crappie, calico, papermouth -- they are one of the most sought-after game fish to grace anglers' dinner plates. Though the southern half of Indiana and Illinois is loaded ...

Indiana Department of Natural Resources biologists are tagging black crappie at West Boggs Lake near Loogootee in Martin and Daviess counties. The tagging is for a study that will help the IDNR learn ...

These are wonderful times to be a crappie fan; we finally have quality, dedicated crappie rods and gear. Creative anglers and companies are crafting exciting new tackle, lures, and equipment, at last ...

Today’s crappie lures come in a vast array of sizes, colors, patterns and actions. And that’s a good thing, because you never know where you’ll find these nomadic fish and what will trip their trigger ...

The Hoosier State may not be the first place people think of when it comes to excellent fishing. Yet, from north to south there are great fishing opportunities to satisfy the desire of most anglers.