Badger fur makes great crappie lures. The first thing you need to know about jigs is they should be tightly wrapped. You could probably get by using just black tying thread.

To set this rig up, thread the line through the float and tie on a 1/8-ounce jig, tipped with a minnow. Tie a stop knot or use a commercial rubber stop above the float.

Spring is the one time of year when crappie move shallow and are within easy reach of nearly every angler. It's also a great time to tie on an artificial Outdoors Column: Do-It-Yourself Crappie ...

There are also big discounts on baits so you can stock up on the plastics, jig heads, and hair jigs you need. Here are some highlights: Crappie Magnet baits, jig heads, and kits are on sale for up to ...

Slab crappies are meat eaters—sure enough minnow munchers. They take artificials well at times, especially jigs—but big crappie will turn their noses at even the best of the best crappie lures ...