walleye_man Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Well this winter I have been introduced to the wonderful world of crappie fishing through the ice. Since then I have completely fell in love with it and it has turned into an obsession I guess you could say! By far some of the most frustrating and rewarding fishing through the ice! Tonight something happened that I totally wasn't expecting.. I hit the ultimate crapzilla!! I'll let the pictures do the talking! Can't wait to hang her on the wall! Still in shock. What a night! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 NICE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyplayerz_14 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 absolute tank, good catch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Wow. What a monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Sweet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 What a tank! Got any measurements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 That is a beautiful thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Wow, that's huge! Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbailey Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 wow what a tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 A monstrous specimen, I've caught large crappie but now I have a different perspective of large. It's nice to see your arms tucked in for the pic of the 2 beauties. Did you get a weight and measurement,? it really doesn't matter large is big but it would be nice to know. That smile must be cramping up by now, it will take a while for it to go away. Way to go kiddo. Smile and be proud, you deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 What a beast!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) What a tank! Got any measurements? Likely just an 11" fish with an 8 incher for comparison. He just has his arms stretched out as far as possible Nice fish! Edited February 21, 2014 by ch312 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye_man Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 thanks everyone for the positive feedback! still in awe of this fish. the thing was 15 inches long and FAT most likely full of eggs! i fish this lake lots so she went back in hopes i can catch her again when shes pushing 16 LOL have never seen one this big around here so it gives me hope that there are even bigger! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landry Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I have never caught one that big and I love crappies. Nice fish!!!!!! However, my 11 year daughter caught a 16"er soon after ice out. It looked like a largemouth at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Last time I seen one that HUGE, was the one my son caught on a local lake. Nice SLAB. Nice on the release as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Good job on releasing that brute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryC Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Whoa...Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlybri Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 well i know i cant post the word that i said when i saw the picture, but wow what a tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaShag Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Any details for us? Using a flasher? Over weeds? Bait? etc. Or if it's all information you want to keep to yourself I'll mind my own business. I have caught many hundreds of crappies and never saw one that big I don't think. Beauty! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye_man Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Any details for us? Using a flasher? Over weeds? Bait? etc. Or if it's all information you want to keep to yourself I'll mind my own business. I have caught many hundreds of crappies and never saw one that big I don't think. Beauty! Doug i like to fish these guys over drops or main lake basins. i use a vexilar fl 12 and suspend 5 feet up. you will see em roll in! the hot jig this season has been a tungsten diamond jig in glow white with maggots... enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC1 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 i like to fish these guys over drops or main lake basins. i use a vexilar fl 12 and suspend 5 feet up. you will see em roll in! the hot jig this season has been a tungsten diamond jig in glow white with maggots... enjoy You sir, have found the most fun ice fishing method for catching crappies. Very nice fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaShag Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 THANKS! Do you keep the maggots lively by storing them in your mouth, like the old timers? Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancur373 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Beaut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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