Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Speck-ulation. Learning where and when crappies bite on a water along with what they're feeding on and a presentation that seals the deal are three important factors in converting wintertime slabs.
Crappies through the ice remain one of my favorite winter angling pastimes. While slightly more mysterious in their ways than other panfish, when found they can provide fast action and teach anglers a lot about timing, tackle choices and tactics. What follows are some tips to turn the attention of winter slabs and add to the on-ice excitement.
A Time to Every Water
For several winters, I re...
