I don't about everyone else but I won't keep a crappie under 12in, I really prefer to keep them 14 and above and the majority of the time that's how it is 14 and above. I know on some lakes there is a 10in limit and I truly wish the AR River was like that, I've seen many that will keep them under 10in and it really gripes me. This is my preference and what I do I realize not everyone is the same.