Enjoyed the read! I think everyone's situation is different, but for me if they will fillet and thr legal i will keep em. Not that i would turn down a limit of 12 to 15inch crappie either by all means! Some people get to fish more than others of course and have more opportunities to be selective. Me on the other hand working 2 jobs and having 2 knuckle headed boys at home well we fish when we can. A good day on the water shouldnt be measured by either i guess but if your in it like me you have to make your time and money pay off from time to time....... So my answer is enjoy the trip and bring home what you will eat regaurdless of quality or quantity as long as you are legally doing so.