Crappie has a very delicate texture and taste. The white flesh is flaky, soft, and sweet, with a very mild flavor. And that is mostly why fishermen love to catch crappie Most crappie lovers like them in a batter, deep-fried, with lemon juice, but there are a lot of people that eat crappie raw. How … Read more
Orange-white is good at times, but all-white is not so good. In stained water , low light , all-brown, brown-orange, black-lime and all-black have been consistent performers for my best crappie action. In stained water with a heavy algae bloom, the best colors are chartreuse and orange. What test line is best for crappie fishing … Read more
There are two species of crappie, but black crappie are best suited for ponds The easiest way to tell the two apart is to count the spines on the fin on the crappie’s back. White crappie have 5 to 6 spines, while black crappie have 7 to 8 spines. How big should a pond be … Read more
If 15 inch crappie are common then maybe its not worth mounting. For my area (UP of MI) I would say 15 would be the magic number. What is a mounted fish? traditional fish taxidermy Traditionally, mounts have been made using the actual fish In this process, the skin, with head and tail still attached, … Read more
The best time of year to catch crappie is during the spawning season which takes place from February-May During the spawn, both male and female crappie move from deep locations into shallow and concentrated spawning areas. This makes them very easy to target, as they are actively feeding and defending their nests. What is the … Read more
The Hybrid Bluegill is a cross between a Male Bluegill and a female green sunfish , and is sometimes referred to as a Hybrid Sunfish. As a result of the cross the Hybrid Bluegill is ~80-90% male, giving it a reduced reproductive potential and making it an ideal choice for those ponds prone to Bluegill … Read more
The most common name Florida folks know this fish by is “Speck” or Speckled Perch The moniker black crappie is used primarily by non-Floridians and others refer to it as Calico Bass. By either name, Black Crappie or Speckled Perch is highly sought after by fisherman making it one of the state’s top fish. Why … Read more
In today’s post on my blog, I’d like to discuss the following subject, which is indicated by the following title: Did Crappie Masters Buy Crappie USA?. I will give you all of the information that is very suitable to the post that you are interested in. I have high hopes that you will find this … Read more
In today’s entry on my blog, which has the following title: How Rare Is A Gold Crappie?, I’d like to talk about the following topic, which is suggested by the following title: I will provide you with all of the information that is highly pertinent to the position that you are interested in, so please … Read more
White crappie. Black crappie. Black nosed crappie. Natural hybrid crappie. Stock hybrid crappie. Triploid/Magnolia crappie. Golden crappie. What gets bigger white or black crappie? One way to tell the difference between white and black crappies is by their size & body shape. Black Crappie tend to grow larger than white crappie overall They are usually … Read more