Ball Bearings Found Stuffed Inside Kansas State Record Crappie
In an unexpected turn of events, the new Kansas state record crappie was nullified after steel ball bearings were found stuffed inside the fish.
In an unexpected turn of events, the new Kansas state record crappie was nullified after steel ball bearings were found stuffed inside the fish.
In March 2023, avid angler Bobby Parkhurst caught a giant white crappie that was certified as the new Kansas state record. Seven months later, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks took the record and fish from him.
The best weather conditions for crappie include temperatures of 65 to 80°F, a falling or low barometric pressure, light southern or western winds, and an overcast sky. Light rain can also be advantageous when fishing for crappie.
A good crappie net has a minimum net size of 15 times 18 inches and can hold fish up to about 5 pounds. Big crappie can put up a hard fight and have very soft mouths, so bringing a landing net with you is very important when fishing for slabs.
If you want to read up on some of Texas’ very best crappie waters or wonder about regulations, bag limits, fishing guides, and the best times to target Texas crappie, all you have to do is keep reading.
Florida has plenty of really shallow lakes with a lot of cover, and both local and out-of-state anglers can experience excellent crappie fishing in these waters.