Mass Crappie

Thanks for starting a Massachusetts String... Yes, we have very healthy population of black crappie here in this state. with over 3500 lakes and ponds, 10-12" crappie are common and some lakes have rewarded me with some 15" crappie. I do get some strange looks when I open my tackle box and all there are just 1/32 oz home made jigs to fish with. Basically I have most of lakes and ponds to myself for crappie fishing, most folks here are into Trout, Bass (LMB & SMB) and salt water stripers. The state record for Crappie is 4 lbs 10 oz. and Bluegill's is 2 lbs 4 oz. I also fly fish for them with a 3 wt rod and have a ton of fun. I will post some Massachusetts style home made jigs and pictures of some of our catches as the season heats up. Thanks again and great website.
Tight lines
gillbuster

^Yes, thats what I love about crappie fishing here in Mass - seems like most anglers up here don't even know what a crappie IS let alone fish for them. Many untouched waters around here!


Hey gillbuster, you been to the new Bas Proshops in Foxboro yet?

Yes I have been to BPS numerous times ... Could go broke in there for sure

just thought id bring it up there are some White Crappie also in Mass. Western Mass Paul

I've always wondered wether we have some white crappies round these parts. I just assumed we didn't. Thanks for the info

heres where to find the whites Easthampton, MA try the old mill ponds there and the conn. river Paul

Going to be in Marlborugh for 2 weeks starting Feb 22.
Any fishing going on then or is the ice still in?

Most likely still ice, but maybe not safe ice.

guess I will leave my pole at home.
Stuck up there for 2 weeks:(:confused:

It really all depends on the weather. Last year people were still ice fishing in late Feb, but 2 years ago we had a big thaw-out.