Favorite size to eat.

[crappie addict]

Been eating crappie all my life, but I'm curious to know what other folk's favorite size eatin' fish is. I'm sure a few of you are like my pappy was and wanted a few whole ones now and then.

[Pepop]

I am a true advocate of "Size Doesn't Matter" so I'll eat ANY crappie, that doesn't eat me first and I tip the scales at 360# so that'd be a mighty big crappie! Now I will say, a crappie of 11 1/2" to 12" filets MUCH easier and quicker IMHO, but they all eat pretty darn good.

[Wannabe...]

I prefer a 16 incher. Any plate smaller than that means I'll have make too many trips back through the line.

Wannabe...

["G"]

now Wannabee.....You know you only catch one fish per fishing trip and you really don't care about the size as long as its over 12 inches.

[brushnjigs]

I would have to say 11 to 12". Any larger than that the fillets are to thick.

[bdorman]

I don't keep any crappie (or perch) that are under 11". IMHO it's just not worth cleaning them. On my lake that means I keep 1 out of every 3 fish caught.

On a related topic, has anyone ever tried grilling crappie? Seems like the flesh is just too delicate and would fall apart on the grill.

[gabowman]

I prefer cooking the 12"+ fish, especially since reading the thread about cutting the fillets into fish sticks.Thumbs Up

[crappie addict]

I like a fried filet that is a "three biter" I usually cook my my bigger fish in a pan with a little butter. As far as grilling, there are several grilling basket or wire frames that can be used for fish. Here's something I tried with some smaller fish for folks that like a whole fish but don't wanna deal with all those bones.

[Blackhawk19]

I like 14 to 16" where I get filets big enough for my wife to put in the George Foreman grill with some lemon pepper seasoning. I don't east much fried food.

[Hitek]

12" fish, ideal size for me.