The 2012 Ice Fishing Derby-new species added

donnamatrix · 08-29-2011, 09:42 AM

Hi Everyone: The 2012 Meredith Rotary Great Ice Fishing Derby will be held the weekend of February 11-12, 2012. This year, we will be adding a new species to the boards: The Black Crappie.

NH Fish & Game report that this species has been recently introduced to New Hampshire waters, inhabiting quiet, weedy areas of lakes, ponds and streams. Black crappies are in the Sunfish family and grow up to 16 inches long and can weigh 5 lbs. They are characterized by their round body, greenish back, silvery belly and silverly sides with black markings. Jigs fished through the ice are successful crappie lures.

Minimum Black Crappie that can be entered into the Derby will be 13 inches.

08-29-2011, 09:42 AM	#1
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	The 2012 Ice Fishing Derby-new species added Hi Everyone: The 2012 Meredith Rotary Great Ice Fishing Derby will be held the weekend of February 11-12, 2012. This year, we will be adding a new species to the boards: The Black Crappie. NH Fish & Game report that this species has been recently introduced to New Hampshire waters, inhabiting quiet, weedy areas of lakes, ponds and streams. Black crappies are in the Sunfish family and grow up to 16 inches long and can weigh 5 lbs. They are characterized by their round body, greenish back, silvery belly and silverly sides with black markings. Jigs fished through the ice are successful crappie lures. Minimum Black Crappie that can be entered into the Derby will be 13 inches.