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MFF US Northeast => Massachusetts => Topic started by: SalmonAndStriper Stalker on May 17, 2018, 09:51 PM

Title: crappie trip 2
Post by: SalmonAndStriper Stalker on May 17, 2018, 09:51 PM: after finishing eating the rest of my previous haul i knew i needed to get more. took the boat out yesterday and kept another dozen and let around 2 dozen go. they averaged a little bigger this time with a decent around around 9-10in and i got a couple of 12in specimens. by far crappie is one of the best fish i have ever eaten and i will rival it with saltwater fish like cod, seabass, fluke, and tautog.
Title: Re: crappie trip 2
Post by: SHaRPS on May 18, 2018, 06:12 AM: You got that right! White perch is also on that list for me.
Title: Re: crappie trip 2
Post by: SalmonAndStriper Stalker on May 18, 2018, 06:35 AM: Quote from: SHaRPS on May 18, 2018, 06:12 AM
You got that right! White perch is also on that list for me.
i havent really tried white perch, will have to give it a go.
Title: Re: crappie trip 2
Post by: westernmas on May 18, 2018, 08:00 AM: Nice job!
Title: Re: crappie trip 2
Post by: SHaRPS on May 18, 2018, 08:58 AM: Quote from: SalmonAndStriper Stalker on May 18, 2018, 06:35 AM
i havent really tried white perch, will have to give it a go.

Do not do it or you will have another problem. lol
Title: Re: crappie trip 2
Post by: SalmonAndStriper Stalker on May 18, 2018, 08:32 PM: Quote from: SHaRPS on May 18, 2018, 08:58 AM
Do not do it or you will have another problem. lol
do they taste anything like yellows? i know a lot of people like yellow perch but i particularly dont think they taste all that great like they are made out to be.
Title: Re: crappie trip 2
Post by: SHaRPS on May 18, 2018, 10:22 PM: not at all in my opinion. they are white and a steaky meat vs sweet soft and yellowish.
Title: Re: crappie trip 2
Post by: SalmonAndStriper Stalker on May 18, 2018, 11:47 PM: looks like i may be targeting some whites at wachusett next week.
Title: Re: crappie trip 2
Post by: seamonkey84 on May 19, 2018, 12:37 PM: White perch are actually in the temperate bass family, closely related to striped bass and white bass. The taste is said to be similar to crappie.
Title: Re: crappie trip 2
Post by: SHaRPS on May 20, 2018, 07:22 AM: Quote from: seamonkey84 on May 19, 2018, 12:37 PM
White perch are actually in the temperate bass family, closely related to striped bass and white bass. The taste is said to be similar to crappie.

correct. in my opinion thw white perch meat is slightly whiter and definitely firmer.