PARK RAPIDS, Minn. — TJ Erickson, Park Rapids educator, former guide and popular YouTube content creator, covers a variety of topics designed to help people learn more about some aspect of fishing.

Crappie fishing is a signal spring is upon us. When “slabs," as big crappie are called, are found close to shore, you should also expect turkeys gobbling and morel mushrooms popping. I’ve often said ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Patience, persistence and presentation are three key elements to fishing success. A proper presentation puts the right bait in ...

River backwaters offer safe ice and predictable winter habitat. Learn how to locate, fish, and stay safe while ice fishing for slab crappies.

You’ll know crappie are biting on Lake Dardanelle when you see stationary boats in open water from the Interstate 40 bridges.