Black v/s White

So the primary species in my area is the Black Crappie so that is all I have ever eaten. I fished a lake that had a small population of White Crappie this past weenend and I got my hands on a pansize White Crappie. I had heard that they taste so much better than Black Crappie so I was excited. Well I prepared the filets and did a side by side taste test. I was not impressed and prefer the Black over the White. The White had the constistency of catfish meat and tasted bland while the Black was tender and sweeter. Was this a fluke or is there that much differece in the meat? Also want to know what your preference is and why.

Thanks

I can't say that I can tell the difference. I've never noticed that either variety tastes like catfish .. :dono

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Originally Posted by kyjohn

I can't say that I can tell the difference. I've never noticed that either variety tastes like catfish .. :dono

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Taste the same for me also......

If I catch one again this weekend I will compare again. It was a diffrent taste and texture for sho this time.

No difference to me.

About the same , maybe blacks a little firmer meat IMO. Not enough difference to say there is one as far as taste or anything.

Hmmm...by the time I've fried a mess I don't usually remember which was black or white ? Interesting question though. Now you've got me wanting to see if I can tell a difference.

I can't tell the difference once i knock the sides of em

Just like rabbit can't tell once you get the skin off.... Just kinding never notice a differance half to see next time..

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Originally Posted by kyjohn

i can't say that i can tell the difference. I've never noticed that either variety tastes like catfish .. :dono

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Can't say that I've ever noticed a difference. Maybe since blacks generally inhabit clearer water, and whites murkier water? Just a guess.

I can't taste a difference, But everyone has a different opinion.....

Well I have not run into any more whites lately but I did talk to a group of guys in my local club and they all could tell the difference in the meat structure between the blacks and whites. I will give them another try when I get my hands on them.

Crappie is crappie....ALL GOOD TO ME!

cant tell the differnce when they are cooked both are very tender and will fall apart if not carefull when cooking.catfish will remain firm and will fall apart.big difference in my opion.i like both

I will say the "white" seem softer than "black", but then the water they are caught in may make a difference. Here in the north, after June all crappie get soft and very few people keep them after mid-June.

I have never noticed a difference but I will eat some side by side a see if I can and get back

I have never noticed a difference. They are both good. IMO

Dittos................:hesaid

I WEIGH 295 , YOU THINK I EVER NOTICED A DIFFERENCE ? I CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 2 LBS. OF FILLETS AND 4 LBS. OF FILLETS THOUGH .:Rofl

It depends on things like how fresh each fish was, time of year, size of fish and even the waters they was caught in. But personnelly not any difference to me after a couple of beverages.