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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
Josh Gowan
May 7, 2015
How to Fish Riprap for Crappie
Josh Gowan
Apr 3, 2015
Be More Successful Bank Fishing for Crappie
Josh Gowan
Mar 25, 2015
A Guide to Catching Crappie During the Spawn
Josh Gowan
Feb 26, 2015
Learn to Jig Early Shallow Spring Crappie
Josh Gowan
Feb 5, 2015
Tips on Slow Trolling for Shallow Winter Crappie
Josh Gowan
Jan 1, 2015
A Guide to Long Line Trolling for Crappie
Josh Gowan
Nov 27, 2014
Learn to Spider Rig Big Crappie Now
Josh Gowan
Nov 6, 2014
Power Jigging Crappie in Cover
Josh Gowan
Sep 26, 2014
Catch Transitioning Crappie with these Simple Tips
Josh Gowan
Sep 19, 2014
Leer Cap and Leer Locker Storage Solutions
Josh Gowan
Sep 11, 2014
Beginners’ Guide to Pulling Crankbaits for Crappie
Josh Gowan
Sep 11, 2014
Latest News
Fishing Banned In NYC Pond Due To Sewage
College Bass Fishing Coach Put on Probation by BASS, Team Can Compete But Not Earn Points
Giant Flathead Catfish Caught By 15-Year-Old Angler Shatters 17-Year-Old Record
Anglers Are Catching Huge Lake Sturgeon on Earthworms in This Famous River
Crappie Guide And Tourney Pro Uses Forward-Facing Sonar To Target 200-Pound Dinosaurs
News Anchor Catches Her First Bass, Then Lands in the ER
Industry Updates
BassmastHER Program Wraps Up Third Season
Z-Man Fishing Introduces New Kingpin and Stuntman Lures with Sinking Elaztech
Garmin Unveils New LiveScope: The Details on The All-New LiveScope 2 Live-Scan Sonar Series
Recent Posts
In-Depth Review: Is Okuma’s Tournament Concept Bass B Series Worth It?
Sam Hudson
Sep 17, 2026
Proper Fish Care and Livewell Practices Keep Bass Alive and Healthy for the Next Tournament
Nick Petrou
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Tech Battle: When to Use FFS or 360 Imaging
Shaye Baker
Sep 15, 2026
Four Accessories That Your Walleye Boat Absolutely Needs
Joe Albanese
Sep 14, 2026
Lake Fork Pro Craw & Pro Craw Mini Review: Perfect Bait for Diehard Flippers
Nick Petrou
Sep 10, 2026
River Rat Recalls a Lifetime Spent Fishing the Waters of Missouri
Brent Frazee
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Recent Videos
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David Appleton
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ChatterBait Tricks for Shallow Water Bass
Ben Swanson
May 28, 2026
How the Pros Tie the FG Knot
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May 26, 2026
Master Shallow Topwater Fishing | Justin Lucas’s Tips
David Appleton
May 21, 2026
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