WASKISH, Minn.--The southeast wind that had built intensity throughout the day didn't exactly inspire confidence in Tyler Brasel's outlook for catching crappies on this Monday afternoon in early May.

WASKISH, Minn. — To borrow from Mark Twain, reports of the demise of Red Lake’s crappies have been greatly exaggerated. Yes, the lake’s famed slab crappies, which have attracted hordes of anglers here ...

Based on DNR creel surveys, anglers landed an estimated 15,000 crappies this winter on Upper Red, compared with about 900 crappies, on average, over the previous 10 winters or more. Crappies are a ...

Minnesota's sprawling Red Lake is a true walleye factory and a top ice fishing destination. Every winter, thousands of walleye anglers pour onto Upper Red for good reason. But if you don’t follow the ...

WASKISH -- It was 2 p.m., the nodding-off hour for ice fishermen, when the tug was on the line. I was prepared to take the afternoon siesta seated on a lawn chair in a fish house. With me were Babe ...

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

C.J. Brown Reservoir: Trollers are picking up some walleyes over the humps using crawler harnesses, Hot 'N Tots, Erie Dearies and Vib-E's. Crappies are hitting minnows around structure ¬in the deep ...