Seminar Topics:
- Single Pole Jigging The finer points of targeting slab crappie and catching them with pole-in-hand.
- Seasonal Patterns for Crappie In this seminar, learn crappie seasonal change behavior and prevalent patterns from Kris’ 35-year experiences chasing them across the Eastern US.
Bio:
Kris Mann is a crappie angler from Wellington, Kentucky. An avid crappie tournament angler, Kris is currently Director of Pro Staff and Advertising for Crappie Magnet as well as Pro Staff manager at MossBack Fish Habitat.
Kris and his dad Terry began fishing the Crappie USA Tournament Trail in 2007. They have fished many club level tournaments over the years as well. The team has been blessed with dozens of top 5 finishes and over 35 tournament wins throughout their years of tournament fishing.
Kris and Terry’s accomplishments include:
- Crappie USA National Points Champions from 2017-2019 and 2023
- Kentucky Crappie Trail State Champions in 2020
- Crappie USA Region 1 Points Champions in 2021
- Winners of the 2024 Still Lake Marine Crappie Shootout.
- Kris was awarded the Crappie USA Sportsman of the Year in 2015 and 2022
Kris and Terry are sponsored by Crappie Magnet, B’n’M Poles, Cornfield Fishing Gear, Hammerhead Sonar and Sea Ark Boats. Kris has been a guest on Brushpile Fishing, Fish Eat Live, Kentucky Afield, ESPN Radio, Right Outdoors and various podcasts. He has also been a seminar speaker for Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s, Grizzly Jig Show, Catfish/Crappie Conference, Cincinnati Boat Show and others. In addition to his passion for the outdoors, Kris loves to share the good news of Jesus Christ through ministry work.