Thread: Article: Crappie Science in the Headlines By Brian Waldman

I like to fish one pole at a time to feel the thump but I am trying to learn to troll two poles one in each hand the trouble is I am so clumsy I'm afraid I am going to drop a rod over the side

not knocking trollers or anything like that,but is the hookup and releasing of smaller undersized fish rough on the ones turned loose? i know if i use a couple poles from shore and hook into some smaller ones,release them,before i leave my spot some are returning to the top. i guess what i'm asking if you release alot on 8-10 poles trolling , have you saw many floaters in the area you've fished?

I am still kind of shocked that people would ignore the research that was put into the fisheries management even when it showed improvement in the catch quality. I guess it just shows that this me first mentality is a very contagious disease.

Great read and good info!! I'm a little of both just depends on the situation and body of water for me.

i take my grandpa's advice, it's how you hold your mouth that counts

I fish a lake with a mixed limit of overs and unders and I think it works.

Single pole. Feel the thump ! Nothing like it !

Great article. A creel limit is a creel limit, no matter which technique you use. You can pole, troll, longline, tightline, push, pull, spider rig, alabama rig, or kentucky rig. It makes no difference. Most importantly - fishermen abide by the size & limit regulations & regulatory agencies enforce the size & limit regulations!!