Learn how to catch trophy winter crappies with big baits like the Rapala Rippin’ Rap and 13 Magic Man. Master aggressive ice ...

For years, ice anglers were told they had to downsize to catch fish. Fish are cold blooded ... would assume are too large for crappies. But these large-profile lures put out a tight swimming ...

This is a good trick for bluegills, perch, crappies and walleyes ... realize this applies to ice fishing as well. If fish come in but refuse to bite, change colors, lure sizes or even jigging ...

After that, ice fishing rods are short, usually 24 to 36 inches, and the tackle is light and small, especially when the target species are yellow perch, bluegills and crappies. Baits and lures ...

In this week’s CCX Ice Fishing Tip, Hall of Fame angler terry Tuma talks about hooking grubs for crappies and sunfish. Terry suggests using a sharp hook into the beveled end of the grub and when ...

The Small Hours.  Food sources get scarcer and smaller for panfish like crappies at mid-winter.  Offer up a smaller lure and ...

Colder temperatures are starting to lure some anglers out onto the ice for early-season fishing, but venturing onto the frozen surface always comes with risks.

"If the weather cooperates and fishable ice develops, ice fishing is a common winter recreational activity here at Salt Fork, ...