Catching the world record crappie, whether it’s white or black, is one of the most sought-after panfish prizes in North America. A 1-pound crappie is considered a nice catch. A 1 1/2-pounder is a ...

Pending certification, a California fisherman’s 4-pound, 5.44-ounce black crappie will become the new state record. If certified, the slab will break the previous record of 4 pounds, 1 ounce that has ...

Jan. 16—COLUMBUS — As any serious angler will tell you, a fish weighing nearly four pounds is something to brag about. As panfish go, a fish that size is indeed a whopper. Just ask an Ottawa woman who ...

Spring is officially here. And that means there are a lot of fishing opportunities for freshwater anglers, one being crappie. Now, crappie aren't the biggest fish, nor will they put up the biggest ...

The jury is still out on whether John Foster’s 4-plus-pound crappie will remain an Iowa record. Foster caught the fish on Sept. 23, and officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources ...

Over the years, I've sat through a fair number of fishing and hunting seminars. Some are certainly more interesting than others -- personal preference plays a big role here. I've never been blown away ...

Teresa Croy, of Ottawa, caught a white crappie weighing 3.91 pounds from a pond at the Glandorf Rod and Gun Club in Putnam County, narrowly eclipsing the weight of the former state record-holder.