APPEAL TO OUR MEMBERS AND LURKERS

Fellows this is a super family friendly sight. We even offer up some fishing advice as well as other advice. We accept most topics and you guys are great at

keeping on track and posting the right info. Our leader is a great guy, for the sight as well as in person. The kind of guy every Mother would be proud of.

The last couple months we lost some special members and as we are getting older, more will fall. For that and to keep this sight going, lurkers please join.

It's free and we want you. 2026 can be a record breaking year for adding members the sight. Members use this thread to post some nice things to say

about Crappie.com, to Ed(Slab) or offer up some ideas to help get more traffic on here. Time to brainstorm ideas for new posts and things to talk about.

Let's makeCrappie.com great again, so to speak. Remember we like pictures. I'll start by saying, Ed you are a man I wish to be more like. I pledge to start

fishing more and post more this year. Remember to keep up the good humor. Thanks fellows and ladies. "D"

I joined around 1999-2000 ... and I'm still here. :heart this place !!

Met a lot of great people from various different states, and got a lot of good info from all the discussions on the various forums. And I hope I've also "given out" good info.

As a certain local advertisement says, and I'm paraphrasing ...

If you don't join Crappie.com, you're just cheatin' yourself !!

I joined in 2018 the year after my father died. As a way to remember him and the times we shared I started fishing again but fishing the way i enjoyed the most which was crappie fishing. My dad loved bass fishing. My most enjoyable times weren’t the tournaments we fished it was when we’d come up to a brush pile full of crappie and we’d catch them. Through the years this place, the members and Ed have become like a second family as most say. One of my best memories was winning a BnM contest and winning two Buck’s Graphite Crappie Combos. My very second time taking them to the lake I caught my personal best crappie.
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Man I was pumped. Over the years I’ve won some other really good contests from our amazing site sponsors. Can’t win if you don’t play. I’ve learned how to tie jigs, how and where best places to catch crappie. Techniques and tips I picked up from reading members post. Lots of good bits of knowledge if you read. I’ve also sent condolences and prayers for those lost, get well wishes and congrats where needed and happy birthday blessings to all. This site becomes a part of you if you let it. The members become second family and none of this would happen if it wasn’t for Slab (Ed) who set up and built the world’s best crappie fishing forum. My house has crappie merchandise from mugs to pocket knives, from shirts and hats to Slab Sauce. A good portion of which was the “extra” that Slab likes to send. The Slab Sauce, created by Slab and members, has helped catch me many when the fishing was tough. When I sit back and think of everything this site has brought me I’m blessed. We’re all blessed to be crappie brothers and sisters so this new year let’s try to remember that and help support this wonderful forum that’s here because of Slab.

Met some GREAT people thru this site over the years and we still get together. Heck 5 of us met last week for Happy Hour and dinner, would have been 6 but one had a cold. Only one of them I would have known without this site.

Our daughter is getting married in March and guess what a Life Long Friend I met on this site is their Wedding Officiant! :highfive

I could go on about many things already said. To cut to the chase, this is my second family. Since ‘07 I’ve been educated, befriended, visited, included in various outings and gatherings and much more. Now that I’ve retired and moved I find that this site has many friends that I’ve called that for many years. Ed runs the show with a steady, even hand. I’ve left sites that were much less friendly and even outwardly arrogant and angry- never found here. I carry a CDC business card that I give to new contacts that I meet in some unusual places. I’ve been bad sick a few times, months at a time, and folks that I’ve become friends with that I have never and will probably never meet contacted me on a regular basis to check on me and help raise my spirits. I can’t say enough about Ed and the site that has been a pleasant experience and I wouldn’t leave for any reason til I’m called home.

I have been here for a while, won some contests, caught crappie and otherwise benefited from this great site [emoji106]. I am on the west coast and do feel a little distanced from the real close crappie community. Tight lines and God bless.

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Been a Member on here for a bit, originally around 2012, went in the Hospital, had my laptop stollen, lost all sign-in but rejoined in 2017. Hadn't specifically targeted Crappie before hand, Just what ever would bite my hook. I have learned a lot since joining here. Won a few contests, Met some amazing folks, both in person, and through the site. Learn more every day . Recently met a super amazing Member and family that lives not far from me, who wanted to do something not only for a member, but one who was a Veteran...They "Gifted" a 20' Pontoon Boat, fully outfitted for fishing for Crappie, all that was required was to accept it. Would never have happened if it were not for Ed (Slab), and this wonderful, Family Friendly Site, crappie.com. Ed is onee of the Kindest People I know. So I ask, if you visit this site, seriously consider being a member, it's free, you won't regret it, I'm sure. Thank You Ed, and Thank You Everyone, every member, young and old, for being here, and a part of this family. Have a Blessed and Happy 2026.

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if you visit this site, seriously consider being a member, it's free, you won't regret it, I'm sure. Thank You Ed.

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Or even better you can click membership on the top banner and support a great person, great site and great people. This was a good reminder for me, mine had expired but I just completed my 2 Year membership! Thanks!!!!!!!

Slab supports his members and hope he don't mind me sharing but wife and I were in a serious motorcycle wreck in 2015 and this heck of a Man sent us a gift, didn't have to but just did.

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Not a crappie but my last fish of 2025.

Best I can do at the moment.

Been around sense 2016, you betcha it’s a great sight,lots of good info even for a Norwegian/German Minnysota Northerner;)

Joined in 2006. Although i don't post very often i, do visit the site every day. I have gained a wealth of knowledge from other members about crappie fishing over the years. I encourage all the lurkers to join and participate on this great site!

Everyday I find enjoyment on Crappie.com. Certainly a fantastic family to be a part of. Come on in the water is fine........

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No doubt Ed has an outstanding friendly family oriented site on his hands that the members have given many new comers including me some great tips to learn how to start catching crappie. They do some outstanding things for others here so anybody should be glad to join & become a member of crappie.com in my opinion.

I promoted myself to lurker , it isn’t like I got anything new to report ….
Still ketchn crappie , might go hit the tilapia in the future , just something different to do ….
If we decide to , I will try to post up :highfive

My day always starts with coffee and a visit to CDC. I use no other social media to communicate with folks. Keep on keeping on Slab and others!

New here and a youngin so I will try my best to spread the word and rock the CDC gear in public. The amount of info on the site will keep you busy for hours, simply use the search bar.

Im surprised the Texas folks not more active, maybe due to tff.com and Facebook? But those don't compare and are really only used for advertisement or off-topic stuff.

If we can I say promote this site more on Facebook, maybe people will flock over? This has the info needed to catch crappie, and even has the bream/catfish forum. Everyone is good people here and want others to succeed, other places you don't see that.

Tdub, we are on FB as well. Welcome aboard.

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I promoted myself to lurker , it isn’t like I got anything new to report ….
Still ketchn crappie , might go hit the tilapia in the future , just something different to do ….
If we decide to , I will try to post up :highfive

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I'm sure you will run across some fresh Tex-Mex that would make my mouth water if you post a picture...............Keep me in mind, always hungry for Tex-Mex. Yum............

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New here and a youngin so I will try my best to spread the word and rock the CDC gear in public. The amount of info on the site will keep you busy for hours, simply use the search bar.

Im surprised the Texas folks not more active, maybe due to tff.com and Facebook? But those don't compare and are really only used for advertisement or off-topic stuff.

If we can I say promote this site more on Facebook, maybe people will flock over? This has the info needed to catch crappie, and even has the bream/catfish forum. Everyone is good people here and want others to succeed, other places you don't see that.

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I'm sure you will run across some fresh Tex-Mex that would make my mouth water if you post a picture...............Keep me in mind, always hungry for Tex-Mex. Yum............

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ya should of seen my to go breakfast tacos the other day when I hit the long road ...... just saying :Rofl

Signed up been here sense 2015

I joined the site in 2005. There is a wealth of knowledge on this site. Everyone is willing to help with your questions. Very knowledgeable people here. Ed "Slab" runs the best and friendliest site on the internet.

CrappiePappy and I joined around the same time but we had met on the Bill Dance board. My join date is shown as 4/14/2004 but we were members on Ed's old type website before the present one fired up. Met CP on several C.C get togethers especially Watts Bar. Billbob, Tom and I were close personal friends. We would meet at CanePole's lake house where we always had a great time. I have met several friends from MS, AR, KY,TN, AL, MO,NC and others. It has been a wonderful ride and I ,at 86, still get around to see some of my friends and fellow Crappie.com members. I know Ed personally and can say that he has the most family oriented site on the web. He always plays fare. I look for many more years following this site.

Been a while since I have been around. Looked up my last post and it was in April of 24., just before my best fishing buddy passed unexpectedly. That sure took the wind out of me. Hard to believe I haven’t been here much,if any since then. Sad to see of the passing of several members here. Got a lot of reading and catching up to do. I appreciate this forum and I don't post that much but do enjoy it. Life can be tough, lean on God.

Glad to see you posting again, and hope you've wet a line or two.

moved from near jordan lake in nc to the mountains of westrn nc! different fishing in mountains! still trying to keep up with crappie going ons!!

Been a lurker for close to 2 years, just joined! Appreciate all the info, the friendly posts and education. Fish in Minnesota exclusively so not sure how much I know applies to warmer states???

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Been a lurker for close to 2 years, just joined! Appreciate all the info, the friendly posts and education. Fish in Minnesota exclusively so not sure how much I know applies to warmer states???

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Welcome to the sight. We have a few guys that post in the spring mostly. Occasionally ice fishing also. They have a nice small gathering every year around late May/early June. Watch for it. Good way to make a few new friends. "D"

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Welcome to the sight. We have a few guys that post in the spring mostly. Occasionally ice fishing also. They have a nice small gathering every year around late May/early June. Watch for it. Good way to make a few new friends. "D"

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Thanks!! I will watch for it. Maybe someday I'll get a chance to wet a line in open water during the winter months....

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I joined in 2018 the year after my father died. As a way to remember him and the times we shared I started fishing again but fishing the way i enjoyed the most which was crappie fishing. My dad loved bass fishing. My most enjoyable times weren’t the tournaments we fished it was when we’d come up to a brush pile full of crappie and we’d catch them. Through the years this place, the members and Ed have become like a second family as most say. One of my best memories was winning a BnM contest and winning two Buck’s Graphite Crappie Combos. My very second time taking them to the lake I caught my personal best crappie.
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Man I was pumped. Over the years I’ve won some other really good contests from our amazing site sponsors. Can’t win if you don’t play. I’ve learned how to tie jigs, how and where best places to catch crappie. Techniques and tips I picked up from reading members post. Lots of good bits of knowledge if you read. I’ve also sent condolences and prayers for those lost, get well wishes and congrats where needed and happy birthday blessings to all. This site becomes a part of you if you let it. The members become second family and none of this would happen if it wasn’t for Slab (Ed) who set up and built the world’s best crappie fishing forum. My house has crappie merchandise from mugs to pocket knives, from shirts and hats to Slab Sauce. A good portion of which was the “extra” that Slab likes to send. The Slab Sauce, created by Slab and members, has helped catch me many when the fishing was tough. When I sit back and think of everything this site has brought me I’m blessed. We’re all blessed to be crappie brothers and sisters so this new year let’s try to remember that and help support this wonderful forum that’s here because of Slab.

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I should have been supporting this site a long time ago. I finally got around to signing up as a supporting member. Better late than never I guess.

I might be only one of a few from California. Glad to found and join this site. Original a quite successful bass angler and now full time slab hunter. I even talk to myself to sell some of my bass equipments that I have too many and hardly used.

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I might be only one of a few from California. Glad to found and join this site. Original a quite successful bass angler and now full time slab hunter. I even talk to myself to sell some of my bass equipments that I have too many and hardly used.

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Bet your not the only one. :cheers2