Crappie NOW

09/06/2026

Catching late summer crappie can be tough, Learn how planer boards can help.

In the latest issue of CrappieNOW, Richard Hines joins Kentucky Lake guide Capt. Doug Wynn to break down how he uses planer boards. From rod setup and lure depth to breaklines, flats and trolling patterns, this article is packed with tips.

Read the full article here. https://crappienow.com/chasing-offshore-crappie-with-planer-boards/

09/05/2026

One motion, dead center, right on cue. With the remote in hand, you can drop anchor mode or take full control of the trolling motor the second you need to. This is the exact moment control shifts to the MOVE ZR.

Power-Pole Total Boat Control
See the MOVE ZR: power-pole.com/move-zr

09/05/2026

When a rod and reel setup keeps earning its spot trip after trip, that's not luck; that's proof. Charlie Bunting's go-to crappie combo delivers the sensitivity to feel light bites and the backbone to handle fish around heavy cover, built for anglers who fish it hard, not just anglers who fish it occasionally.

If you're still rotating through rods trying to find "the one," this might save you the search.

Grab the SharpShooter before crappie season peaks: https://www.bnmpoles.com/collections/crappie/products/ss
B'n'M Fishing

09/03/2026

Summer heat doesn’t necessarily mean crappie head deep.

Crappie Dan breaks down what forward facing sonar has revealed about summer crappie including why some big fish stay surprisingly shallow even in temps around 80s and 90s.

The secret is finding the right mix of food, oxygen, cover, security and bottom composition

Read the full article in the September issue. https://crappienow.com/opening-cast-sept-2026/

09/02/2026

Whether the boat is loaded on the trailer or in the water, Power-Pole still looks like it means business. This is the gear that shows up ready, every single trip.

See the MOVE ZR: Power-Pole Total Boat Control

09/01/2026

Another one for the livewell! Crappie Dan's running the Bobby Garland Slab Stalk'R in Monkey Milk on a Lock'R Jighead, unpainted 1/24 oz, and the crappie are eating it up.

Simple, proven combo; this is what's working right now. www.bobbygarlandcrappie.com
Bobby Garland Crappie Baits Crappie Dan

08/30/2026

This is the Micro. 7.5 pounds, IP-68 sealed, built for boats that don't need the bulk of a full-size anchor. Small size. Don't let it fool you; it has big stopping power.
See the Micro → power-pole.com/micro-learn-more
Power-Pole Total Boat Control

08/30/2026

Crappie Mates doesn't let the heat keep them off the water, and days like this are exactly why the ExtremeMIST GoMist bottle stays within reach all summer. Press the button for a burst of cooling mist, twist the cap for an ice-cold sip, and they're both good to stay out as long as the fish are biting.

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Shop Extreme Mist products at DD Outdoors for top-notch cooling solutions. Stay refreshed with their premium misting systems and accessories.

08/30/2026

A sluggish August bite means a lot of light taps and not much else, so hook quality is non-negotiable. Tru-Turn Hooks from TTI Blakemore rotate on the strike and find the corner of the jaw, which turns those subtle summer bites into fish in the boat instead of fish that got away.

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08/30/2026

Late summer crappie are already spooky enough without a noisy setup working against you. Performance Fishing Electronics Brakes hold Crappie Dan's boat in place quietly, so he can ease up on structure and get baits in front of fish before they ever know he's there.

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