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Title: Creek Crappie ?
Post by: jgp12000 on April 10, 2025, 11:38:13 PM
I caught this 4" crappie at the creek today on my bream buster with a #10 hook.This guy looks different
To me than the black crappie in my pond maybe its the water or it's
"Swamp Crappie"
Title: Re: Creek Crappie
Post by: Swami805 on April 11, 2025, 12:57:28 AM
Looks like he's giving you stink eye
Title: Re: Creek Crappie
Post by: festus on April 11, 2025, 04:22:05 AM
I think that's what you call a flier, not a crappie. Fliers don't get very big, the US record is only like a pound and a half. I've never seen one. They are in west TN and MS, LA, AL, GA, FL, and maybe AR, and MO. Very similar to crappie, but mouth is smaller.
Title: Re: Creek Crappie
Post by: jgp12000 on April 11, 2025, 05:16:14 AM
Yep I knew the spots looked different & more of a gold color,my 1st time seeing one.
Title: Re: Creek Crappie ?
Post by: JasonGotaProblem on April 11, 2025, 10:46:53 AM
Maybe it's a high bird.  8)