Hello Crappie Fisherman ! My name is Bill English and I have Crappie fished for most of my life. I live in East Texas, surrounded by numerous lakes which produce vast numbers of Crappie. I fish the brush piles, the tree stumps, the bridge pilings, and also the creeks and rivers. I make and sell my own Crappie jigs but am not too proud to use an occasional minnow when the need arises. This site will contain pictures and articles about the sport that appeals to young and old alike. Thanks for visiting and I will welcome any contributions you may have in the way of articles or Crappie pictures. I will finish this introduction by saying I am not the best Crappie fisherman in the world and don't claim to be. I learn something new every time I go !!
These Crappie were caught in Bob Sandlin lake close to Mt. Pleasant, Texas. This is half of a catch of 42 taken by my neighbor and myself.
Left to right: Cody English, Dylan Spence, Bill English and Dustin Spence. These are some of the big Black Crappie I catch in Lake Hawkins. (The kind that pull your rod-tip down under the boat )
Black Crappie taken out of a clear water lake like Lake Hawkins. Notice the yellow color due to more sunlight penetrating the clear water.
Introducing ........."The Foxfire".......
A glow in the dark jig. Click on pictures above to go to the Glow Jigs page to see it and the other Glow Jigs. If you like to fish at night this jig is your answer. It works ! Glows for a long time with just a 5 minute charge. I usually just charge it for a few seconds after taking a fish off, or alternate the jigs I am using.
Crappie Tales and Crappie Jigs
Dogwoods in East Texas
Send me your Crappie or "Other Fish Pictures" and I will publish them on the appropriate page. BillCEnglish@ChristianWireless.org
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The best illustrations of FISHING KNOTS I have found on the internet. Take a trip to Australia !!!!
Some of the nice Black Crappie taken from Lake Hawkins, East Texas, an extremely clear water lake.
Have that favorite Crappie Jig in mind but can't find it ?? Go to "Design Your Own Jig" page above and create your own !!
I will build it for you. I also make Jig Flies (wet) and wet or dry Flies for Panfish. (Click on Pictures)
Jig Fly "Wasp" 1/32 oz. #6 hook, 1/64 oz. #8 hook, or 1/80 oz. #10 hook.
(Wet)
Wet Fly #6, #8, or #10 weighted hook
"Red Ant"
Hollis Joiner Winnsboro, Texas
A boyhood friend who is a "Four Star" veteran fishing guide for Lake Fork (East Texas) and surrounding areas.
Crappie, Bass and Catfish guide
Click on picture to go to "Links" page for more information
Panfish Flies Click on Pictures to go to "Flies Page"
A bad day fishing is better than a good day working.
Available in 1/80, 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, and 1/8 oz. with Gold or Red Hooks
Weedless Jigs are available in 1/16 and 1/8 oz. with Gold Hooks
Gold Wire Hooks or
Red (Bleeding) Hooks
Jig Size Hook Size
1/80 oz. #10
1/64 oz. #8
1/32 oz. #6
1/16 oz. #4
1/8 oz. #2
Panfish Flies
Panfish Flies
# 136 Glow Jigs Page
"Foxfire" # 144
Crystal Flash Glow Tail
I have had several requests for catalogs. Regretfully, I am not able to provide printed catalogs due to the regular updates of new designs and custom jigs.
Click on "Change Location" in the upper right corner and enter your zip code to see the weather in your area....
One of East Texas' many brilliant fall foliage trees....The Trident Maple... I transplanted this one from my woods to my front yard back in the late 80's....
