Most anglers don’t think about big crappies coming from Colorado. But Eric Allee may change that notion after catching a slab of a black crappie that broke the state record a few months ago. On Nov.

In this Jackson Kayak Tip of the Week, Mike Ernst details how to set up the right panfish rig for ultralight kayak fishing. Crappie and other panfish fishing can be much overlooked as we get more ...

Ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi says the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. For beginner kayak anglers, the journey begins with the right gear and a few basic skills. Kayak Angler's ...

Kayak fishing is the fastest growing segment in the sportfishing world and that doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon. With inflation and gas prices on the rise, kayak fishing offers anglers a more ...

If your perception of a kayak is a sun-faded, sit-inside piece of plastic with an aluminum paddle, you’re about to go from black-and-white to high-definition LED. Today, kayak fishing rigs resemble ...

A Colorado angler who landed perhaps the largest crappie ever caught in the state last November has been awarded a catch-and-release record. Eric Allee was targeting bass from a kayak at McKay Lake on ...

Up a creek, but with a paddle, is a good thing when the crappie are biting. Pine Creek Hollow is a hot spot for crappie on the south end of Beaver Lake during spring. Compared to other creek arms at ...

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.