Seem's here in Oregon that a big crappie is about 10". How do the Southern states grow them so big?
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Seem's here in Oregon that a big crappie is about 10". How do the Southern states grow them so big?
Not being from down south, I can venture that it's because of the longer growing season, forage base and weed growth.
I don't keep any under 11", but that's just me. To me, anything over 14" is a NICE crappie, and anything bigger is a SLAB. Strictly my opinion - YMMV.
"How do the Southern states grow them so big?"Cornbread and turnip greens. :Rofl
State record is over 4lbs for a white crappie so there must be some big one somewhere.
Those 10" specs will still be good table fare!
Wow I gotta get down to GA for some fishing if 14 inches is just nice!!
I keep a slot from 9 1/2 to 12 inches. Anything bigger than they just to tough to eat. All those 14" crappies that get in the way are just irritating and steal my minners.
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They get plenty of warm water to grow in, plus all the shad to eat, they want!