How do I rig live bait for crappie? That question (and more) are answered by our experts in our roundup of the best rigs for crappie fishing.

A few basic principles should be observed when making minnow-fishing rigs. For example, it’s best to use a fine-wired, long-shanked hook that won’t injure the minnow as much as a heavier hook.

A live minnow wiggling on an open hook is almost certain to be hung up from time to time. Barber says using the heavier line allows him bend and free hooks that get stuck in brush without breaking ...

Learn how to catch more crappies during the dog days of summer. Discover the best small lake spots—docks, timber, deep basins, vegetation—and proven lures ...

Spring crappie fishing is reaching its peak and crappies love small minnows. Yet, only three outlets in McLean County that Hook Line & Sinker can find are currently selling them. They are: ...

Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers said some good black bass fishing takes place at night with big plastic worms or spinner baits in dark colors. Try top-water lures at first and last ...

When it's slow, he usually adds a live Missouri minnow to the hook--these are the typical 2-inch minnows sold at all bait shops in North Alabama.

However, dead minnows are allowed. Technique Crappie fishing techniques are not generally complex. For me, this is probably the best part of Crappie fishing.

Fondren says he's been fishing Stanley Wedge Tail minnows over brush to catch near or full limits of crappie on just about any day he's on the water. For more information on that action you can ...

Use liver for catfish. Bella Vista Chip Wiseman at Hook, Line and Sinker in Bella Vista said crappie are biting minnows 15 feet deep. Lakes Ann and Windsor are the best lakes for crappie.

On Table Rock Lake, Focused Fishing Guide Service said black bass are moving from post-spawn areas to summertime lairs. Top-water lures are working early. Ned rigs and plastic worms are good to use ...