How to clean a crappie

[shane]

My two girls have fished with me from the time they could walk. Both girls have fished in major walleye tournaments and crappie tournaments as well. Fishing has stuck with them as they are now 18 and 16 years old. Last night my youngest Ashley and I went out to El Dorado Lake and caught some nice fish. When we got home, she grabbed the knife and said, "it's time I learn how to clean fish by myself". Such a proud moment for a father! She did well for her first time and I hope she keeps with it. We fish a lot but we rarely bring fish home to clean. Maybe if she cleans them now, I will start keeping them.

By the way, here is her 15.5 inch crappie. She has caught several 14 inchers but never this big. I think it's time for a replica mount to be hung on the wall.

[Ozark88]

That's a big un!!!

[skinner80]

Those are some nice crappie and good to see skills passed on!

["D"]

Nice fish Ashley. Sounds like great girls. Way to go Dad!!

[springhillwantabe]

nice pics 2 that old makes you pretty old my 2 girls never showed much interest in the cleanin part got the grandson started on it but started them with a reg feelay knife

[fishlessDan]

All my son does is take the ribs out, but he jets out to help all the time so Im not gonna complain!

[Ozark88]

Hey, that's something!! My wife takes the ribs out too and I sure do appreciate it!!

[HaleDamage]

Our Kids are the future of fishing.
"pay it a head".
The day will come when Ashley will ask you if she can take you fishing.
WTG Shane.

Nice fish!

Rick

[Blackdog40]

Wow someone caught a crappy might have to head to El Dorado, great Job that is a kick the girls catchin and cleaning.

[Scouts Out]

Awesome! Brad