Targeting fall crappies can be surprisingly fun and effective as they school up and get aggressive.
In the Northeast, crappie fishing is primarily a spring activity, but in other parts of the country, such as the South, it's a year-round event.
According to Jason Sealock, a veteran outdoor writer, it's even easier to locate crappies in the fall, and there's no better time to catch trophy-class fish.
Sealock, a crappie addict, has chased them across the country, focusing on large bodies of water.
Author's summary: Catching crappies in fall is fun and effective.