As I re-read this topic, I asked myself "why crappie in small ponds?"
In the springtime, in a big public lake, I love catching several meals worth of crappies. But, in my ponds, I really have to question this.
Crappie are sure fun to catch. But, even at 12-14 inches, they seem to have less edible flesh compared to 9-inch bluegill or redear sunfish. The bluegill and RES are just as fiesty when catching them. When cooking any of the three, I can't tell the difference -- whether fried, broiled, baked ...
Maybe it is just my old age and lack of sensory perception.
I really wish I didn't have them in my one pond that has them. They just don't add anything that I can confirm. Worst, I'm afraid they attack my early spawning of desireable species.
Just my crazy old ideas.
Ken
One more thought. Each time I pick up fish, it seems there are people buying crappie for their ponds. These crappie are nearly always less than 3-inches, and are going into mature ponds with mature bass. These people spend a forutune on the crappie. Most of these crappie are probably eaten within a few hours of being stocked.
Last edited by catmandoo; 11/02/12 05:24 PM. Reason: Stocking
