@summermaeoutdoors: Did you know…. Larger, older female crappie produce significantly more eggs than smaller, younger ones, often contributing disproportionately to the population's reproductive success. While a 6-inch crappie may carry around 10,000–15,000 eggs, a 16-inch "slab" can produce over 250,000,, making large females vital to the fishery.  * Higher Fecundity: Egg production increases with size, with larger fish not only having more eggs but often higher-quality eggs that increase survival rates. * Production Range: A single large female can produce between 11,000 and 188,000 eggs, with an average around 40,000 depending on age. * Impact of Harvest: Removing large, mature, egg-heavy females can negatively affect future population growth, prompting many anglers to practice selective harvest by keeping smaller fish for the table and releasing larger, breeding-age females. #fishing #crappie

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