Was out fishing for bass today. Cast into a spot and caught a black crappie. this was the second one I have ever caught ( Don't fish for them). Any why, from what I have heard it was pretty decent. 1 lb. 5 oz. 14 inches long ( I put him back ). Right after that I got hailed by a fellow fisherman whose motor quit. Ended up towing him back to the ramp. Came back to the same spot and darned if I didn't catch it again. Same weight, size, with a fresh hook spot on it's mouth. Put it back again. You'd think it would have learned the first time. I used the same bait to catch it both times. Here's a pic from both times.

Nice fish - I've caught a few, but none that size!

Hahaha not a very bright one huh?  I’m surprised you’ve caught so few of them, I catch them quite regularly on bass lures in southern maine. Baitfish imitations mostly.  

It just couldn't resist whatever you were offering!  

 

Nice coloration on the crappie.

Looks like a spawning male, probably protecting a nest which would explain the aggression. 

I'm super jealous pal. I found schools of crappie once before the spawn and once after which was just last week. I can't get them to bite to save my life!

 

I primarily fish for bass but if I come across a couple good crappie I'll bring one or two home for lunch. This year? Nothing!