it is best to remove the head and claws and thread just the tail on the hook. Prepared Baits For Crappie, Catfish, And Carp ...

(For more on crappie bait, check out our picks for the best crappie lures.) As the water gets warm, crappie will keep pushing into shallower water. When your gauge reads in the low to mid-50s ...

And the best baits for trout we’ve rounded up ... Power Swimmer is a versatile lure designed for a range of freshwater fish, from crappie to walleye to bass—and, most important here, trout.

For many years, after the ice melts, anglers from near and far are drawn to the picturesque embayments of Chautauqua Lake.