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My Biggest Crappie Ever

My Biggest Crappie Ever

My Biggest Crappie Ever

Max Amstutz

Spencerville IN



Fishing on Crooked Lake in Steuben County Indiana, I had 6 crappies in the livewell, when I caught this giant of a crappie.....Measured an even honest 17". Had picture taken at boat ramp and promptly released......Using a jig and minnow for bait. I lived on Lake Okeechobee for 15 years during the 90's and caught tons of crappies there, but none ever that big.

Species: Crappie

Date Caught: 06/18/2013


Kept / Released: Released

Region of Catch: Region 1

Length: 17"


Weight: 2 lbs

Lure / Bait used: Bait | jig and minnow

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