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Spring Crappie Fishing Guide: How to Catch Spawning Slabs in Shallow Water

Where Do Crappies Go After Ice-Out? In regions that receive ice cover, crappies spend the winter suspended over deep holes because oxygen levels in the shallows are depleted. But as ice melts, oxygen ...
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Big Crappie Challenge Comes Down to the Wire for $50,000 Top Prize

This year’s Big Crappie Challenge pretty much went right down to the wire on Sunday at Lake of the Ozarks. The winning fish weighing 2.37 pounds was reeled in during the 1-3-PM time slot and ...
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Southwest Missouri's 'Gem Of The Ozarks' Offers Top-Notch Fishing And A State Park Full Of Scenic Camping

The Ozark Region of southern Missouri is known for its natural wonders, from caves and forests to river systems, lakes, and state parks. One revered outdoor wonder in the region, often referred to as ...
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Spring Crappie Fishing Guide: How to Catch Spawning Slabs in Shallow Water

Find and catch early-season crappie with this step-by-step guide to targeting spawning slabs from ice-out through spawn. In regions that receive ice cover, crappies spend the winter suspended over ...