Side imaging fish finders have found their way into every tournament angler’s boat. The ability to scan for structure, weed edges, and fish helps anglers stay dialed. Side imaging works similarly to ...

Use Electronics — Fish finders and sonar can be major assets for locating crappie, especially in deeper water. Look for schools of fish suspended at mid-depths or clustered around structures.

Live sonar helps crappie anglers catch fish, but the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission says it does not increase crappie harvest. Andy Yung, district fisheries biologist for the Game and Fish ...