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crappie: see sunfish sunfish, common name for members of the family Centrachidae, comprising numerous species of spiny-finned, freshwater fishes with deep, laterally flattened bodies found in temperate North America. ..... Click the link for more information. . crappieEither of two deep-bodied freshwater North American fish species (family Centrarchidae) that are popular as food and prized by sport fishermen. Native to the eastern U.S. but introduced elsewhere, crappies may reach a length of about 12 in. (30 cm) and a weight of about 4 lb (2 kg). The white crappie (Pomoxis annularis) generally inhabits warm, silty lakes and rivers. Silvery with irregular dark markings, it is usually lighter in colour than the similar black crappie, or calico bass (P. nigromaculatus), which typically lives in clear lakes and streams. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Because these lures resemble dragonflies, they are ideal for catching largemouth, smallmouth and peacock bass, as well as pike, gar, bluegill, trout, sunfish and crappies. Panfish include a wide range of "pan-sized" fish from the bass and sunfish family; they include: bluegill, several sunfish species, several small bass species, and black and white crappies. But the valley is also home to small, quiet, middle-class towns where most citizens aspire to a simple life: raising a family, holding down a good job, and the occasional chance to hook and land some of those famous crappies. |
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