The curiosities of a freak crappie caught in northern Illinois
By A Mystery Man Writer
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Fish of the Week: A near-record crappie was caught, and released
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Observing winter crappies from pothole lakes - Ontario OUT of
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Gigantic 4 lbs 8.8 oz State Illinois Record Crappie Confirmed a
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Check Out Huge Record Crappie Caught in Illinois - Game & Fish
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Fishing report for KS, MO, KC area, 4/17/19
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Minnesota Ice Fisherman Catches Rare Golden Crappie
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Observing winter crappies from pothole lakes - Ontario OUT of
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Issue 11, Table of Contents — Press 53
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Pending Illinois State Record Crappie Caught - Wired2Fish
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Huge Black Crappie Caught In Illinois - Coastal Angler & The
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Observing winter crappies from pothole lakes - Ontario OUT of
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