Fish-On! Chapter 7

Yelloe Perch, White Bass & Black Crappie

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White bass, yellow perch, and black crappie have more in common than just color-coded names. All three are carnivorous, biting readily on almost any bait presented to them. This makes them very popular with novice anglers, especially impatient youngsters, as well as experts. In addition, they are excellent table fish. The black crappie, a member of the sunfish family is a particularly popular pan fish.

These species have a tremendous reproductive capacity. Because their numbers present difficulties for fish management, liberalized fishing of these species is sometimes introduced in areas where cropping is necessary.

It doesn't take exceptional know-how or sophisticated equipment to land one (usually several) of these fish. Many a youngster's first catch was probably a white bass, yellow perch, or black crappie. After graduating to "superior" angling, returning to wet a line for one of these fish is like returning to childhood. No pressures, just ultimate relaxation. And with it, the rediscovery of the good "gaming" abilities of these fish and a new sense of angling satisfaction.

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