That’s where I learned the importance of having the best crappie lures. I learned that almost any lure could work when you landed on a mega school of the silvery speckled panfish. But I also ...

Crappie are one of the most popular gamefish in the U.S.—and for good reason. They’re fun to catch for anglers of any skill level, put up a good fight, and can grow to impressive sizes.

Try a jig tipped with minnow head or a full live minnow under a float. Scott Brauer ... He was catching a mixed bag of crappie, perch and sunfish with occasional pike and bass.