What makes a good jig? Honestly, it’s not that complicated. The two main considerations are size and color. For size, I’ll use anything from a 1/8 ounce to micro jigs that are 1/64 or even 1/80 ounce.

They say when you love what you’re doing, you never work a day in your life. An Olathe man may one day find out if that maxim is a true statement, thanks to the power of e-commerce and his love of ...

It’s no secret that forward-facing sonar is an incredibly effective tool for catching crappie. The best crappie lures and ...

Hair jigs are most notably useful for crappie in the coldest of waters, but they’re quite effective all year long, and for the best of reasons: they attract attention from the most finicky of ...

Anglers who've been fishing most of their lives sometimes learn a lesson. Mike McBride hadn't made more than four casts when a crappie the size of a dinner plate nailed his small jig. His first fish ...

The submerged brush pile sat in 12 feet of water, some of its branches extending to within 3 feet of the surface. It’s been ...