Just an observation, to see if anyone can create an interesting discussion.
The two oldest (by far) Kansas state fishing records are for White Crappie and Black Crappie.
CRAPPIE, WHITE 4.02 lbs. 17.5 inches Rod & Reel w/minnow Farm Pond, Greenwood County 03/30/64
CRAPPIE, BLACK 4.63 lbs. 22 inches Rod & Reel w/live minnow Woodson State Fishing Lake 10/21/57 (This lake is only 180 acres.)
Have we fished out the genetics for our biggest crappie?
Based on the dates, my theory is that the subsequent use of depth sounders/fish finders has made crappie fishing MUCH more efficient. Seeing the exact brush pile dimensions, or seeing the large crappie directly, has resulted in the biggest crappie being caught at 3#, before they can ever reach "near record" size?
(Just posted for a fun discussion. Please don't do any "homework" in an attempt to solve a "problem" for me.)
