NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Hang around a gaggle of crappie fishermen for a little while and the subject of jig colors will arise. What is the best crappie-jig color? What color catches the biggest crappie?

In the south Crappie are already pushed up shallow and other parts of the country aren’t far behind. That means it’s time to tie on a jig and head to your favorite brush pile. If you need a new rod, ...

CHILLICOTHE, Ill. – Paul Clay is one of the few Peoria-area anglers who still sell their own custom-made fishing lures. His first creation was a piece of plastic worm with rubber bands tied here and ...