The fishing is not crappie

[Tom Butler]

Wasn't sure what I'd encounter today, figured it was a crap shoot.

Started off, well, on the board, with this pair and some bigger

Everything that really pulled hard went down and in and ended this way.

Then I found these guys and they kept me busy for a few hours with the doc spratley

leech

And that wooly bugger was the best. Never had such a day crappie fishing, what a hoot.

 

[troutstalker]

Nice! Did you keep any to eat?

 

[Tom Butler]

Nice! Did you keep any to eat?

I wasn't prepared and we got leftovers from fair weekend, but I will take the cooler next time. Some were quite nice.

 

[Josh]

Not at all crappy!

 

[Sam Roffe]

Not at all crappy!

But Crappie!

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Fun! I like crappie.....catch, fillet and release!

 

[troutpocket]

Fun report!

Are any of you panfish enthusiasts aware if we have both white and black crappie in WA? The photos @Tom Butler posted are a little different than what I see of typical black crappie. But it could just be a regional thing.

 

[Tom Butler]

Fun report!

Are any of you panfish enthusiasts aware if we have both white and black crappie in WA? The photos @Tom Butler posted are a little different than what I see of typical black crappie. But it could just be a regional thing.
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Thanks for posting that. I thought they were black ones, and that what the fish survey lists. The WDFW webpage for the lake lists them as white. They sure pull well for their size.