In-Fisherman TV Classics: Panfish Crappie

In-Fisherman was the first in the outdoor industry to produce a video of any kind, with the introduction of Ice Fishing Secrets in the mid 1980s. This crappie video followed shortly thereafter (an historic endeavor for sure) with the In-Fisherman staff giving the crappie its due as the most popular panfish in North America—widely distributed; challenging to catch, but not too much so; a kwfishing

In-Fisherman Co-Founder Al Lindner hosts this production, with a title borrowed from one of In-Fisherman’s most popular books of the same name and period. There’s fast action and some monster slabs to boot, as Lindner discusses the nature of the fish, along with location and presentation strategies guaranteed to keep anglers catching North America’s favorite panfish all season long.

This is an historic look at bluegill and crappie location and presentation options to catch them, with emphasis on seasonal periods, starting in spring, the footage dating back into the late 1980s and early 1990s. Legendary angler Mick Thill, a noted European match-fishing angler and one-time captain of the U.S. team, makes a rare early appearance, along with other top anglers from the In-Fisherma

It’s all about crappies and bluegills, with a bit about perch, too, as In-Fisherman staff members highlight the importance of understanding the changing yearly periods to staying on fish. North America’s most famous ice angler, Dave Genz, makes an appearance, fishing at late ice. Then it’s on to peaking spring fishing for crappies, and much more. Of course, panfish aren’t just challenging and fun

What could be better than the pursuit of North America’s most popular panfish, during spring, the most popular and productive seasonal period of the year. The fish are shallow and accessible, but not always easy to catch, thus In-Fisherman staff members share tricks of their trade, fishing shoreline cover, brush piles, deep reeds, and more.

Here is instruction for catching North America’s favorite panfish, with emphasis on particularly large specimens— goliath ‘gills and colossal crappies—from lakes and reservoirs where these fish thrive from around North America. Float options. Jig designs. Light, balanced tackle. It’s all part of the system, along with the knowledge to put them into action in the right way to catch bigger fish on d