2 things to remember .....first off male crappie get just as big as female crappie ...so it aint just the gals that get big ...they are NOT bass !
second thing to remember is the larger fish may spawn earlier than the younger ones as well .....
during the prime time anyone can ketch them spawn here but the average size aint much ...
before the anglers come out in droves when folks say they are not spawning is when we find really large fish spawning .
and never doubt how big a male fish can get ....I managed a 16 male black last year that was over 2 lbs. and...
a 2 lb 4 oz male white that was jumping like a bass multiple cartwheels on the hook up ...
they may also be spawning in a bit deeper water than the smaller fish as well ....