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Josh Gowan

Josh Gowan is a tournament crappie angler fishing the Crappie Masters and other trails and a former crappie guide.

Articles by Josh Gowan

Tips for Catching Bluegills Off Beds

Tips for Catching Bluegills Off Beds

Josh Gowan May 7, 2015
How to Fish Riprap for Crappie

How to Fish Riprap for Crappie

Josh Gowan Apr 3, 2015
Be More Successful Bank Fishing for Crappie

Be More Successful Bank Fishing for Crappie

Josh Gowan Mar 25, 2015
A Guide to Catching Crappie During the Spawn

A Guide to Catching Crappie During the Spawn

Josh Gowan Feb 26, 2015
Learn to Jig Early Shallow Spring Crappie

Learn to Jig Early Shallow Spring Crappie

Josh Gowan Feb 5, 2015
Tips on Slow Trolling for Shallow Winter Crappie

Tips on Slow Trolling for Shallow Winter Crappie

Josh Gowan Jan 1, 2015
Do You Know Your Crappie?

Do You Know Your Crappie?

Josh Gowan Dec 25, 2014
A Guide to Long Line Trolling for Crappie

A Guide to Long Line Trolling for Crappie

Josh Gowan Nov 27, 2014
Learn to Spider Rig Big Crappie Now

Learn to Spider Rig Big Crappie Now

Josh Gowan Nov 6, 2014
Power Jigging Crappie in Cover

Power Jigging Crappie in Cover

Josh Gowan Sep 26, 2014
Catch Transitioning Crappie with these Simple Tips

Catch Transitioning Crappie with these Simple Tips

Josh Gowan Sep 19, 2014
Leer Cap and Leer Locker Storage Solutions

Leer Cap and Leer Locker Storage Solutions

Josh Gowan Sep 11, 2014
Beginners’ Guide to Pulling Crankbaits for Crappie

Beginners’ Guide to Pulling Crankbaits for Crappie

Josh Gowan Sep 11, 2014

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