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I keep them at 10 in. good eaters, I don't keep all but I like a few meals each year. My best is 18 in and 3.5 lbs. talk about a good fight.
Here's a pic of the PA state record crappie..4lbs, 2.88oz. 19 1/4 inches with a 15 7/8 inch girth.http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Fish_Boat/images/staterecord/crappie2000.jpg
you guys gotta check out the monster crappie this guy caught good pic. Was 3lb 8oz look in the Mass. room