Tim Huffman – MidWest Outdoors https://midwestoutdoors.com Fishing, hunting, helping you enjoy the outdoors Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:48:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 Are Minnows Still King for Catching Crappies? https://midwestoutdoors.com/fishing/are-minnows-still-king-for-catching-crappies/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:48:29 +0000 https://midwestoutdoors.com/?post_type=fishing&p=232074 A cane pole, big cork, crimp-on sinker, large Aberdeen hook and a live minnow was the top setup for catching […]

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]]> Crappies: What’s My Line? https://midwestoutdoors.com/fishing/crappies-whats-my-line/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:31:41 +0000 https://midwestoutdoors.com/?post_type=fishing&p=231068 Experts agree that having the correct fishing line is important for good performance and more bites-per-hour. However, choosing the right […]

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]]> Better Crappie Fishing Basics https://midwestoutdoors.com/fishing/better-crappie-fishing-basics/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:38:01 +0000 https://midwestoutdoors.com/?post_type=fishing&p=229354 The purpose of fishing is to have a good time and catch fish. The goal may be fish for the […]

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]]> Summertime Clear-Water Crappies https://midwestoutdoors.com/fishing/summertime-clear-water-crappies/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:58:14 +0000 https://midwestoutdoors.com/?post_type=fishing&p=220595 Hot temperatures and clear water can cause trouble for crappie fishermen. Despite a few obstacles including temperatures and boating traffic, […]

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]]> Pullin’ Crankbaits for Hot Summer Action https://midwestoutdoors.com/fishing/pullin-crankbaits-for-hot-summer-action/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:37:56 +0000 https://midwestoutdoors.com/?post_type=fishing&p=187468 It’s hot. Air and water temperatures are oppressive. Sticking a bait in front of a crappie’s nose often gets no […]

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]]> Crappie, Rocks, and Boulders https://midwestoutdoors.com/fishing/crappie-rocks-and-boulders/ Sun, 29 Nov 2020 22:52:54 +0000 https://midwestoutdoors.com/?post_type=fishing&p=141441 A fisherman who grows up fishing in stained, dingy water knows that fish will typically be much shallower than in […]

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]]> Summer Vegetation Crappies https://midwestoutdoors.com/fishing/summer-vegetation-crappies/ Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:59:01 +0000 https://midwestoutdoors.com/?post_type=fishing&p=139546 Summer weeds can project two images in our minds. One is having fun pulling fish from weed hideouts. The second […]

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]]> Ideal Depth Crappie Fishing https://midwestoutdoors.com/fishing/ideal-depth-crappie-fishing/ Thu, 09 Jul 2020 18:07:25 +0000 https://midwestoutdoors.com/?post_type=fishing&p=137572 Fishermen’s opinions vary on the ideal depth for crappie fishing. On the southern edges of the Midwest Region, lakes with […]

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