Stacked on the deck of David Tatum’s boat are eight fishing rods, each measuring 16 feet in length. Tatum is a Kerr Reservoir crappie fisherman. A serious one. Good, too.

Fishing Kerr Lake for crappie in July, and a catfish spinach recipe. This week on Carolina Outdoor Journal, we’ll fish Kerr Lake for crappie in July. In Gear Time, our anglers share what works best ...

Kerr Lake is a 50,000-acre reservoir that reaches into Virginia, known for its beautiful expanse of water, tree-lined shores and great family camping. The lake offers something for everyone, from ...

So, what about a Christmas crappie? Those are two words that don’t necessarily go together for a lot of fishermen, and that’s a shame, because the serious anglers among us have learned that there are ...